Electrical Engineering

Modern electrical systems are fairly reliable, and most of us don’t give them a second thought until they fail. But as we actively work to find alternative energy sources, working to become more sustainable by replacing carbon energy with greener methods, or simply delivering energy more efficiently to power modern technology, we need to know …

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Electric currents or charges cannot travel freely through electrical insulator materials. Electrons have extremely little flexibility to drift from atom to atom in electrical insulator materials. When selecting a material for electrical insulation, you depend on its protection.  As an illustration, you’ve probably noticed that the outside of your phone charger plug is plastic to …

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Electricity is a fascinating creation. We rely on this tool for our everyday lives, yet its inner workings are a mystery to most people. Enter the resistor. Resistors are essential for mundane tools such as electric stoves, microwaves, and data centers. Without them, we’d be experiencing much more unstable technology and wasting electricity. If you …

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Electrical safety is paramount when crafting — or upgrading — technology. Despite all our advances, we still have to exercise extreme caution when conducting tests. The function of HIPOT testing is to test the voltage strength of a given application. This function allows engineers, construction workers, and repair professionals to interact safely with various forms …

What is HIPOT Testing? Dielectric Strength Test Explained Read More »

When working with high-powered electrical equipment and appliances, it’s essential to ensure that they are appropriately set up and wired to avoid potential safety hazards and other complications that could damage said equipment or nearby individuals. Electrical grounding systems are a commonly used tool specifically designed to protect against the dangers of sudden, high-voltage discharges …

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Electrical switchgear is responsible for managing and regulating the power flow of an electrical power system. It is critical for protecting transformers, generators, lines, and other electrical applications, data centers, and equipment from faults. As the demand for more technology and connectivity grows, the need for switchgear continues to grow. The switchgear market is expected to grow …

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Effectively managing a data center means becoming acquainted with its working parts. Circuit breakers are vital to ensuring all of your equipment stays protected. The United States currently boasts the most data centers by a significant margin, followed by Germany and the UK. One of the biggest concerns of any business that relies on data …

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A reliable and uninterrupted power supply is critical to running your data center. If you’re looking for a way to improve the reliability of your power supply, then you should consider using prefabricated electrical houses and electrical skids. Prefabricated electrical houses and electrical skids are designed to provide an extra level of protection against outages …

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