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National and International Standards for Harsh Railway Power Solutions

National and International Standards for Harsh Railway Power Solutions

Railway power components must weather harsh conditions in a number of severe environments. Here we discuss the standards governing this space,…


IEC 60601-1 and Power Supplies for Medical Devices

IEC 60601-1 and Power Supplies for Medical Devices

In this article, learn about medical devices' associated risk guidelines, the means of protection mandatory for their use, their specific use…


Littelfuse Introduces New Products Aimed at Surge Protection

Littelfuse Introduces New Products Aimed at Surge Protection

The new series provide circuit protection against overcurrent and potentially catastrophic high-voltage transients.


Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…


University Researchers Develop a Graphene-Based Solution for High-Density Batteries

University Researchers Develop a Graphene-Based Solution for High-Density Batteries

Researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology developed a hierarchically porous graphene material for high-density…


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Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

This article presents an overview of the Ferranti effect, describing the causes and consequences of the phenomenon and highlighting which main…


STMicroelectronics Releases an Evaluation Board For 3-Phase Energy Metering

STMicroelectronics Releases an Evaluation Board For 3-Phase Energy Metering

The EVALSTPM-3PHISO provides galvanic isolation and meets tough international accuracy and quality standards.


TDK Adds a Calculation Tool for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

TDK Adds a Calculation Tool for Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

The tool covers all new high-voltage capacitors (>150 V DC) with screw, snap-in and solder pin connections.


AC and DC Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection

AC and DC Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection

This article highlights circuit breaker that is an overcurrent protection device (OCPD) designed to protect electrical devices and individuals from…


Grounding and Bonding to Prevent Static Electricity in the Petroleum Industry

Grounding and Bonding to Prevent Static Electricity in the Petroleum Industry

Learn how to prevent the threats of static electricity in flammable gas and vapor-laden atmospheres.


What are Overcurrent Protection Devices?

What are Overcurrent Protection Devices?

Learn about the basics of overcurrent, how it occurs, and ways to protect against and prevent it in power circuits.


The Risks of Static Electricity in the Petroleum Industry

The Risks of Static Electricity in the Petroleum Industry

Learn about the threats of static electricity in Class I hazardous (classified) locations.


The Hazards and Applications of Static Electricity

The Hazards and Applications of Static Electricity

In this article, learn about conditions that increase electrostatics, where static buildup can occur, its dangers, ways to mitigate the risk, and…


The Fundamentals of Electrostatics

The Fundamentals of Electrostatics

Learn about the basics of static electricity, what it is, and its generation processes.


Power Products of the Year

Power Products of the Year

Pandemic or no Pandemic, 2020 was a big year for electrical engineering. Let’s look back at the products that defined this year, and the…


Types of Surge Arresters

Types of Surge Arresters

Learn about the most common types of surge arresters used to protect against transient overvoltages and lightning strikes.


Substation Protection Against Transient Overvoltages and Lightning Strikes

Substation Protection Against Transient Overvoltages and Lightning Strikes

Learn how surge arresters protect power substations against lightning and switching overvoltages.


Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

This article explains different substation shielding techniques used to reduce the chance of and damage from direct lightning strikes.


Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to…


Frequency Control in a Power System

Frequency Control in a Power System

Learn about the primary, secondary and tertiary frequency control in a power system.