IEEE Std 80 Step Potential and Touch Potential Calculation
Potential Hazards Step potential is the voltage difference between the feet of a person near an energized, grounded object. A person on the ground is subjected to the risk of …
CAUTION! Do not mix LV and ELV in Multicore Control Cable
Mixing low voltage (LV) and extra-low voltage (ELV) control voltages in a multicore cable is a common mistake committed by inexperienced design engineers. Combining these control voltages may look good …
History of Earthing / Grounding
When Thomas Alva Edison started his electric illuminating company and began the electrical distribution system, he used only one insulated (from earth) conductor and the earth for the return conductor. …
Renewable Energy Sources
Presently, carbon-based energy sources are utilized to a large extent, however, renewable sources of energy are slowly gaining importance due to concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability. Despite the …
Classification of Grounding According to Functions
Electrical equipment grounding for a power system can be classified according to functions: working grounding, lightning protection grounding, protective grounding, and instrumentation and control equipment grounding. Working Grounding This is …
Arc-Flash Hazard Warning according to Philippine Electrical Code 2017 Edition
Required Protective Clothing The Philippine Electrical Code 2017 Edition requires switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers, and other equipment in locations other than dwelling units to be individually field marked with …