Importance of Standards in Engineering Design

What are Standards? Standards are foundational framework for technology development. Standards make your life easier. From device to device, network to network, across borders, and around the world, almost all …

IEEE Transformers Categories

There are four (4) categories of transformers according to IEEE Std. C57.12.00 – IEEE Standard for General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers. Categories of Transformer Rating Category …

IEEE & IEC Comparison – Terms & Jargon

COMPARATIVE ELECTRICAL TERMS AND JARGON IEEE Term IEC Term Description AWG/kcmil mm² Electrical conductor/cable size designation Cable Terminator Cable Gland A terminating device for cables at an enclosure   • CGB   • Stuffing …

Paralleling Generator Systems

Electrical Engineers must ensure when designing generator systems that generators and the electrical loads are appropriate for the particular application. Standby power for health care facilities or prime power for …