Electrical Burns
Electricity is both our friend and enemy. It is our friend if we are aware of its dangers and know how to handle it properly. When working with electricity, safety …
Compliance to NEC Standards and Requirements is not Compliance to NFPA 70E
Some employers assume that compliance to the standards and requirements of the National Electrical Code is as good as compliance to the NFPA 70E since both published by NFPA. It …
Lightning Protection Of Oil And Gas Industrial Plants
Storage Tank Explosion Lightning struck a large oil storage tank on the evening of Friday, 05 August 2022 in Matanzas, Cuba, causing a huge fire. It is now spreading to …
Life Without Electricity
Imagine a day in the life of a modern man without a mobile or cell phone, moreso without electricity? Let us start from the dawn of a new day. The …
Insulation Coordination – Why is it required?
What is insulation coordination and what is its importance? There are many definitions of insulation coordination provided by different authorities. In this instance, we wanted to use IEC 60071-1 definition …
RA 7920 Regulating the Practice of Electrical Engineering in the Philippines
As always, I am an advocate for the upliftment of Electrical Engineering Practice in the Philippines. With my vast overseas experience in the oil & gas industry which spans from …