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Primary Distribution Systems—Part 4: Fault Levels and Short Circuits

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 4: Fault Levels and Short Circuits

Learn about fault levels and short-circuit protection for medium-voltage distribution. We’ll examine current sources, fault types, symmetrical…


Primary Distribution Systems—Part 3: Overhead and Underground Choices

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 3: Overhead and Underground Choices

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power systems across urban,…


Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common causes of outages, and…


Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 1: Scope and Workflow

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 1: Scope and Workflow

Learn how substation commissioning verifies design intent and system integration through FAT, SAT, cold (pre-energization), and hot…


Seven Steps to Ensuring Product Electrical Safety Compliance

Seven Steps to Ensuring Product Electrical Safety Compliance

This article provides developers with step-by-step guidance in qualifying new electrical products for safety compliance certification.


NEC Basics: Impedance-Grounded Systems and Equipment Grounding Above 1 kV

NEC Basics: Impedance-Grounded Systems and Equipment Grounding Above 1 kV

Learn about limiting the available ground-fault current and how to ground equipment above 1 kV.


NEC 2023 Basics: Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Equipment Grounding Conductors

Learn about equipment grounding and types of equipment grounding conductors.


NEC 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Metal

NEC 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Metal

Learn about the rules for bonding piping systems and exposed structural metal.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

Learn about the rules for installing grounding electrode conductors.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

Learn about the rules for auxiliary, common, and lightning protection electrodes and the materials permitted for grounding electrode conductors.