Electrical Systems

Equipment Grounding vs. System Grounding

Grounding or earthing an electrical system is the process of connecting all metalwork/frame of electrical equipment i.e. the non-current carrying…

2 months ago

Switchgear Terminology & IEC Standards

Switchgear generally refers to the switching devices and their combinations, with the related control, measuring, protective and regulating equipment. The…

2 months ago

Testing & Commissioning Protective Schemes

Generally protective equipment testing may be divided into three stages: Factory tests. Commissioning tests. Periodic maintenance tests. Factory and commissioning…

3 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

How Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) is used as a Safety Device

The function of a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is to disconnect the power if a current leakage to ground is…

4 years ago

Switchgear Equipment

Switchgear can be defined as equipment used for controlling, regulating and switching ON and OFF power circuits. Switchgear units range…

4 years ago