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Company floats new proposal for hydropower on tribal land
A Phoenix-based company that was eyeing the Little Colorado River for power generation is floating…
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FCC move modernizing 900 MHz opens door for safer, deeper utility commmunication networks
The timeless beauty of the future grid will only be skin deep. The future electricity…
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What safety precautions should I observe when performing a ground test?
Industry-standard safety practices are always a good idea, if for no other reason than to…
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Does it matter how deep I drive the probes?
No, not once a threshold value for maximum contact resistance has been met (we are…
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How do I go about designing a good ground?
Traditionally, the trial-and-error method was used and could be enhanced by an individual’s experience. This consists of…
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What is the difference between a two-point, three-point, and four-point test?
Literally, the difference is actually the number of points of contact with the soil. More specifically,…
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Doubts in ground testing that make electrical engineers pretty confused
Can I use an insulation tester to do the same test? No. This is a…
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Transformer connections you are not allowed to forget
Power transformers Transformers used in a power substations or a power system could be a…
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What is a Power Engineer?
A power engineer, also called a stationary engineer, is a technically skilled and certified professional who…
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Power Systems Engineering
Power Engineering is a subfield of engineering that deals with the generation transmission and distribution…