John Mulindi

Single-Ended vs. Differential Amplifiers

Most often than not, the signal from the sensor in a measurement and control or monitoring system is very small…

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What is Corona Discharge in Power Transmission Conductors?

Corona and its Effects in Power Transmission Systems What is Corona? Corona is the term used to describe the violet…

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6 Types of Machine Guards

What is Machine Guarding? Most machines have cutting blades or rotating/moving parts that can cause bodily harm if they come…

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Air Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

Air Circuit Breaker Features & Operation An air circuit breaker employs atmospheric air as its interrupting medium. The arc is…

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Single-Phase & Three-Phase Inverters: Function and Operation

What is the Purpose of Inverters? Whereas dc machines are controlled by varying the voltage and current, ac machines are…

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Residential Electrical Wiring: Key Safety Considerations

Residential Electrical Wiring Overview A residential electric power service typically consists of a three wire ac system supplied by the…

9 months ago

Electric Wiring Testing & Inspection Instruments Requirements

In order to carry out the verification process proficiently, the person conducting the inspection and test must be in possession…

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Protective Relays: Function, Features & Operation

A protective relay is basically an electrical device that detects a fault in a power system and initiates the operation…

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SF6 Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

Introduction Many modern designs of circuit breakers for use at transmission voltages utilize sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas both as an…

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5 Causes of High-Voltage Switchgear Failures

Switchgear is basically equipment used switch ON or OFF generators, transmission lines, distributors and other equipment under both normal and…

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