Safety in Design
It is a common sight in the Philippines to see structures, installations, and equipment not compliant with normal engineering standards. Filipino Engineers should be vigilant that safety in design and …
Isolation of Neutral Conductor in Hazardous Areas
IEC 60079-14 (2007) Clause 8.2 Electrical isolation, states that: To allow work to be carried out safely, suitable means of isolation (for example isolators, fuses and links) shall be provided …
Philippine Electrical Code – Working Spaces
Working space generally applies to the protection of the worker. Dedicated equipment space applies to the space reserved for future access to electrical equipment and to the protection of the …
Philippine Electrical Code – Metal Underground Water Pipe as Grounding Electrode
The Philippine Electrical Code allows a Metal Underground Water Pipe as a grounding electrode. 2.50.3.3(A)(1) Metal Underground Water Pipe. A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth …
Republic Act No 11285 – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Part 4)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This is the last part of the discussion about RA 11285. Energy Conservation – Why is it necessary? The law of conservation of energy, …
Republic Act No 11285 – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Part 3)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 4 Code of Practice on Energy Labelling of Products (COPE) COPE refers to the particular product requirement which is an integral part of the guidelines …