What is an Effective Grounding?
Effective grounding is essential to: Prevent the enclosure of an electrical equipment and its connected conductors rising to a potential dangerously above that of its surroundings or ground. If the …
IEEE Std 3002.8 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Conducting Harmonic Studies and Analysis of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
Introduction This guide discusses the basic concepts involved in studies of harmonic analysis of industrial and commercial power systems. The need for such an analysis, recognition of potential problems, corrective …
Philippine Electrical Code – Low Voltage
Low Voltage is mentioned many times in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC). However, the PEC failed to explicitly include Low Voltage in the definition of terms. The purpose of the …
Which Standard Prevails?
I have been involved in many projects wherein specifications and datasheets are required to comply with the local standards. Most of the time, this will create issues during the procurement …
Tips on Effective Design
As an Electrical Engineer working on a global scope, knowledge on International Electrical Standards such as the IEC and the IEEE is an advantage. This is just the start though, …
IEC 60364-5-56 Safety Services (Emergency Systems)
Safety service is defined in IEC 60364-5-56 as an electrical system for electrical equipment provided to protect or warn persons in the event of a hazard, or essential to their …