Electric cables are engineered to transmit a particular quantity of electric currents without complications while under normal conditions. The value at which a particular electric cable can operate at without any difficulty is called the cable current carrying capacity or ampacity of the cable and is determined by several factors like the size of conductors used,…
Power systems have been designed to function safely and effectively even when subjected to various environments. Unfortunately, the occurrence of some faults like equipment malfunctioning, insulation damage, or inadvertent contact may expose the personnel and systems to dangerous scenarios. Some of the analyses that are very critical in enhancing the safety of an electrical system…
The modern industries depend on very complicated systems, in which any failure may result in losses of money, threats for safety and appearance of defective products. In order to minimize these risks, specialists apply the appropriate tools to detect any failure possibility and prevent it from developing further. Among those, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) proves…
In case when the equipment breaks down, the systems fail, or operational problems emerge, the primary solution that people come up with tends to be fixing the obvious problem immediately. Despite the fact that such repairs can resolve the problem on the spot and bring back the normal operation of the facility, they do not…
With the increase in urbanization, there is an urgent need for reliable and effective electricity. Modern cities have residential high-rises, office buildings, IT centers, hospitals, transport networks, and many other establishments that need constant power supply. Meeting these growing demands requires careful power distribution engineering design that ensures safety, efficiency, and long-term reliability. High-Density Urban Power…
Cable current carrying capacity is one of the key factors in designing electrical systems. It denotes the maximum capacity of electrical current that a cable can safely conduct without overheating above its permissible temperatures. Even though the size of the cable, material used for the conductor and the type of insulation used are key factors…
Power systems are an essential component in any industrial plant, commercial building, utility, or civil engineering project. A problem in any of the mentioned electrical systems would result in damage to equipment, loss of productivity, accidents, and increased cost of doing business. To reduce these possibilities, companies make use of protection relay coordination studies. The…
In modern organizations, there are various forms of risks that need to be addressed to ensure continuous operation in the future. Among these risks are operational problems, accidents, issues related to product or service quality, lack of adherence to policies and procedures, among others. Although some organizations try to resolve their problems in a way…
Modern-day businesses require complex systems in order to be productive, safe and efficient in their operations. The failure of such systems may lead to high costs of downtimes, safety problems and operational challenges. With organizations aiming to make their systems more reliable and less risky, fault tree analysis is a vital tool in their arsenal…
In industrial facilities, commercial buildings and manufacturing plants, electrical systems are crucial to them working. These systems are used for everyday purposes, but with a lack of maintenance and monitoring, these systems can pose some risks. An arc flash is one of the worst electrical dangers, and it can cause serious injury, equipment damage and…