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Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods

Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods

This article introduces power factor correction, why it is needed, and how to design it for the system.


Motor Starters Part 5: Pros and Cons of Soft Starters

Motor Starters Part 5: Pros and Cons of Soft Starters

This introduction to soft starters, which utilize voltage reduction, will address working principles, provide wiring diagrams, and feature the…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 5

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 5

Learn about the rules involving the system bonding jumpers in grounded 1 kV or less separately derived AC systems.


Motor Starters Part 4: Selecting and Sizing Star-Delta Parts

Motor Starters Part 4: Selecting and Sizing Star-Delta Parts

This article makes the selection and sizing of the star-delta motor starter parts very easy. Here you will learn how to select and size the fuse,…


Motor Starters Part 3: Pros and Cons of the Star-Delta Configuration

Motor Starters Part 3: Pros and Cons of the Star-Delta Configuration

This article introduces the composition, advantages, and disadvantages of star-delta motor starters.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 4

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 4

Learn how to make ground connections on the supply side of the service disconnect, determine which conductor to ground, and measure the main and…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 3

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 3

Learn how to ground service-supplied AC systems and abide by the new NEC 2023 rules.


Motor Starters Part 2: Selecting and Sizing DOL Parts

Motor Starters Part 2: Selecting and Sizing DOL Parts

This article instructs readers on how to size and select Direct On-Line motor starter parts like circuit breakers, contactors, and thermal overload…


Motor Starters Part 1: Direct On-Line

Motor Starters Part 1: Direct On-Line

This article introduces electrical and power system engineers to the direct on-line motor starter, including principles, operation, wiring, parts,…


Electric Motor Sizing and Selection Explained

Electric Motor Sizing and Selection Explained

The article guides electrical engineers on electric motor sizing and selection to satisfy their power system requirements.


Intro to Magnetic Fields Around a Conductor and a Coil

Intro to Magnetic Fields Around a Conductor and a Coil

In this article, learn about the magnetic fields that occur around current-carrying conductors and various shaped coils and how to relate the…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 2

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 2

Learn about the rules to ground alternating-current systems as per the NEC 2023.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 1

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 1

Learn about the general requirements for grounding and bonding in line with the NEC 2023.


Improving DC/DC Converter Design With SiC Power Modules

Improving DC/DC Converter Design With SiC Power Modules

Power-electronic-converter developers continuously strive for higher converter power densities at the highest efficiency. This has become even more…


Driving Lasers: Chasing the Speed of Light

Driving Lasers: Chasing the Speed of Light

As the level of automation increases in machines, detailed awareness of the surroundings becomes necessary. Time-of-flight-based 3D imaging systems…


Technical Articles Oct 27, 2022 by EPC
Understanding Attenuation in Signal Transmission

Understanding Attenuation in Signal Transmission

Attenuation is the loss of signal strength of an electrical or networking system while in transmission. In this article, you will learn how to…


Calculating Load Profile

Calculating Load Profile

Load profile in power systems determines the approximate energy required by a system over a specific period. In this article, learn how to…


Calculating Voltage Regulation in Transformers

Calculating Voltage Regulation in Transformers

Transformers experience losses that reduce voltage output at the secondary winding core. Here, you will learn about transformer voltage regulation…


Silicon can Match WBG Efficiency in Totem-pole PFC Circuits

Silicon can Match WBG Efficiency in Totem-pole PFC Circuits

Pressure is on engineers to design AC-DC power supplies with improved efficiency and power density, while meeting standards for mains harmonic…


An In-depth Comparison of HVDC and HVAC

An In-depth Comparison of HVDC and HVAC

HVDC and HVAC are two different technologies with the same purpose, but each is used in different situations. HVDC and HVAC complete each other to…