Ohm’s Law – The Fundamental Principle in Electrical Engineering
Ohm’s law is a fundamental principle in the field of electrical engineering and plays a crucial role in the design and analysis of electrical circuits. It laid the foundation for …
Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) – A Primer
What is the Philippine Electrical Code? The Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) is a set of standards and regulations that govern the safe and proper installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical …
Concrete-Encased Earthing Electrode
Electrical Engineers may sometimes face some issues on how to implement proper earthing (grounding) on a project. This is a predicament I encountered on a water pipeline project in Sunshine …
Challenges, opportunities, constraints and innovations
Grand designs did not start with a grand idea. Evolution is always a big factor in achieving the great fate brought about by a successful project. As one of my …
NEMA Design Letters of Polyphase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors
As per NEMA Standard MG-1, polyphase squirrel-cage induction motors may be one of the following. The four NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) designs have unique speed-torque-slip relationships – making them …
Voltage Classes – ANSI vs IEC
As Electrical Engineers, we deal with voltages almost every day in our lives. Sometimes, voltages levels or voltage classes are a bit confusing not only for us but for other …