Electric Motors Missing
The predicament of taking over a project is knowing the history of project in every aspect. At one time, I was asked to procure electric motors for a 100+ units …
Knowledge of Procedures Expedites Delivery
In every company, in every project or in every client, procedures vary. Some implement procedures to the dot, some are more forgiving but the bottom line, strict compliance is a …
When Standards are not readily available
Engineers are dependent on standards to ensure that their designs are compliant to the current standards.The dilemma of engineers is when the current standard is not readily available or if …
Protection Against Indirect Contact
IEC 60364-4-41 Electrical installations of buildings – Part 4-41: Protection for safety – Protection against electric shock has provided several measures of protection against indirect contact listed as follows: Automatic …
IEC 62305 – Protection against lightning
Lightning is a very high-energy phenomenon. Lightning protection is often times taken for granted as the probability of a lightning strike to a structure is low, damage to properties and …
Voltage Standardization – Still a Confusion
IEC 60038-1983, amended 1994 and 1997 is a directive to standardize voltages of a.c. transmission, distribution and utilization systems and equipment for use in such systems with standard frequencies 50 …