Greenfield and Brownfield Projects
People who have been involved in project implementation may know what “Greenfield” and “Brownfield” projects mean. Prior to being employed by EPCM companies, I never knew what these terms mean. …
Designer Drafters Make the Life of An Engineer Easier
In any design project, the life on an Engineer depends on the support it gets from drafters (or draughters). The previous project I did and the current project I am …
Standards and Statutory Laws
What do NFPA 70 and AS/NZS 3000 have in common? The former is National Electrical Code (U.S.) and the later is the Wiring Rules (Australia and New Zealand). Both are …
Importance of Design Documentation
Design strategies should always allot time for design documentation. almost always, this is the least priority in any project, may it be Engineering design or software design. One of the …
When the Basis of Design Fails to Serve its Purpose
With any design, one the first documents to be produced will be the Basis of Design. This document will encapsulate all the requirements of the project. Any project requirement missed …
IEC Equipment Voltages
There are two (2) voltage levels used in IEC, low voltage ( < 1000 V ) and high voltage ( > 1000 V ). Medium voltage, inspite being oftenly used …