The design of a generator system requires many hours of detailed planning with the goal of creating an extremely reliable backup power source. Properly installed, the ...

Sizing conductors and protection for rotating electrical equipment is commonly required in the field and on exams. The rules are separate for different types of equipment and can become quite involved ...

Article 445 contains the electrical installation and other requirements for generators, including such things as where generators can be installed, nameplate markings ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Protecting power transistors against overcurrent failure has always been a challenging issue in power circuit design. In order to protect against even ...

Generator manufacturers contend with a significant problem during installation that can result in a DOA (dead on arrival) equipment failure. The solution below describes a ‘universal circuit ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Although features and functionality attract the most attention for new electronic products, whether consumer, ...