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Electrical Engineering : What is Dirty Power?
Posted by Mike Ruff on in Engineering, Fundamentals
“Dirty power” is an abnormality in the power quality that is being delivered to a system. These abnormalities can include low power factor, voltage variations, frequency variations, and surges. All electrical systems are based on a supply of power at a certain voltage and frequency. Equipment and electronic devices are chosen based on this expected […]
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Electrical Engineering | Clearances for Pad-Mounted Transformers
Posted by Mike Ruff on in Engineering
Many buildings are located in developments, or on sites with underground electrical and tele/data/cable utilities. While the underground services eliminate unattractive overhead pole lines, cabling and transformers, the installation of utility company transformers presents challenges of a different sort. Utility company transformers are large, generally green in color, and can range from a small box […]
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