What is a trip free circuit breaker?
Definition A trip-free circuit breaker is a type of circuit breaker that cannot be forcibly held closed (or in the “on” position) during an overcurrent or fault condition. In simpler …
A Safety Measure Taken for Granted
There is a saying that “experience is the worst teacher, test comes first before the lesson”. This is true in every aspect. In electrical engineering design, earthing or grounding is …
Industrial Power System Design – Selection of System Voltage
Selecting the appropriate system voltage for an industrial power system is crucial. The system voltage impacts the system’s efficiency, equipment size, protection considerations, and overall cost. The process is not …
Flame Retardant and Flame Resistant Cables – Differences, Applications and Standards
Application Flame retardant cables and fire resistant cables are both designed to withstand specific fire-related hazards, but they serve different primary purposes. Flame retardant cables are designed to prevent the …
Non-hazardous Area – IEC 60079
What is IEC 60079 IEC 60079 is a series of international standards addressing the equipment and systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres. These standards is published by the International …
AC Power Line Interference onPipeline and its Mitigation
Metallic pipelines, particularly gas, oil or water pipelines, running in parallel or crossing a high voltage power lines will have the effect of low frequency induction (LFI) or in simple …