Here is what you should know about IP Rating of Lights

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While purchasing fixture you might come across IP rating. IP is following by two numbers i.e. IP65, IP23 e.t.c. So what is this and why it is important for Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IP rating stands for Ingress Protection and it indicates how much a lighting fixture is protected against different agents. The first … Read more

Download Steel Wire Armoured Cables Basics Handbook

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SWA or Steel Wire Armoured cables is a hardwearing power cable that is designed to deliver power for supply mains. It contains a steel wire armor that provides mechanical protection against external stresses. Steel Wire Armoured Cables Basics Handbook by a digital library of Electrical and Electronics Engineering explains the basics of SWA cables. List … Read more

This is what happens when you touch two phases of transmission lines at once

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Electric power transmission lines are extremely dangerous for living beings. However, nothings happen to birds sitting on transmission lines, Since they are touching only one phase and potential difference across their bodies is zero. But, what it happens if someone touches the transmission lines? This video illustrates what can happen to live beings if they … Read more

Types of Induction Motors [List]

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Induction motor is one of the most popular motors in the electrical industry. Depending on different parameters induction motors can be classified into different types. Given below are some types of induction motors based on different parameters: On the basis of Phase: Single Phase Induction Motor Three-phase Induction Motor On the basis of rotor construction … Read more

HVDC Power Transmission Introductory Book

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HVDC Power Transmission introductory book by Electrical and Electronics Engineering provides basic information about HVDC power transmission, how does it works and what are some advantages for using HVDC. List of contents What is HVDC Power transmission How it works Advantages of HVDC Why use DC rather of AC Technical Economical Environmental reason for employing … Read more

Types of Insulators on Transmission Lines

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The overhead transmission line conductors are bare conductors having no insulation over them. Such conductors need insulation so as to avoid a short between conductors as well as between conductors and ground. For this purpose, insulators are used. An insulator carries conductor as well as provides electrical insulation between pole and conductor. Types of Insulators … Read more