Is it possible to use International Standards such as IEC 60364 and NFPA 70 for electrical installations in the Philippines? International Standards such as IEC 60364 and NFPA 70 are …
Despite the advancement of re-settable circuit protection devices, fuses are here to stay. In some applications, fuses are irreplaceable particularly in high current limiting or fast fault-current interruption applications. Fuses …
I did mention in one of my articles, Safety In Design, that compliance shall be in the following order Acts / Laws Regulations Codes of Practice Standards Industry Standards I …
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 …
Grounding and bonding are two completely different concepts covered in PEC Part 1 Article 2.50. Grounding is the connection to the earth, while Bonding is the mechanical connection to an …
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 …