Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding ...

IEEE PES PLAIN TALK courses for the power industry professional will help you to understand technical aspects of the electric power industry, even if you do not have an engineering background. You ...

Surge protection basics are the foundation for a solid protection strategy. The infamous “voltage spike” lasts for microseconds, yet its damage is often permanent — and sometimes catastrophic. Where ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Power systems employ diodes to perform a variety of functions. For example, diodes can protect against damage due to power-source reverse-polarity ...

What equipment should be installed? A true power monitoring system contains two or more discrete metering points that are interconnected through some medium. The three primary components of a power ...

Emergency systems [Art. 700]. These are generally used to provide power so occupants can safely exit in the event of fire or other disaster. Other uses include providing ventilation essential to ...