electrical engineering Articles
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Case study - Identifying short time high pitch squeak noise from electric window in car door
Problem A well known car manufacturer in Korea were testing an automatic car door window intended for one of their new car models. The window is driven by an electric engine positioned in the middle of the car door that drives the window up and down. When the window was driven up by the electric motor, a short timed high pitch squeak noise could be heard as seen from the level versus time plot ...
By Norsonic AS
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Is January the best time to implement Electrical Engineering Software?
As the year comes to an end, you're probably getting ready for business to slow down or your annual shutdown. Investing in Electrical Engineering Software may be the last task on your mind, but have you ever considered that January may be the best time to buy Electrical Engineering Software? Now may be the right time to purchase the software you've been interested in but haven't had the time to ...
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The architect–MEP engineer disconnect
In this era in which many building industry professionals extol the benefits of integrated design teams, the rift between some engineers and architects persists that impedes the design and construction of high performing and ecologically sound projects. Books, articles and innumerable jokes have been written about the frequently troubled relationship between the two professions, but few have ...
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Your Business to the next level using Electrical Engineering Software
How can software help your energy business develop while cutting wasted time, admin time and stress? Electrical Engineering Software is a one-stop task management software built exclusively to assist businesses in the electrical industry with effective communication, improved efficiency, and a competitive market position. This software supports better communication between your electricians and ...
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System for detection of excitation winding shorted turns in hydro generators
Abstract This article describes a specific instrument for detection of excitation winding shorted turns in hydro generators, developed in Koncar - Electrical Engineering Institute Inc., called Hydro generator Winding Fault Detection (HO WFD). This instrument is a part of the Institute's product line used for monitoring and diagnosis of rotating electrical machines. A key issue in the operation ...
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Upskill your electrical engineers to set them up for success in 2022
If you have big plans for your electrical engineering business this year, give your technicians the extra training and information they need to help you achieve those goals. While you may think that training is pricey and it's an expense you can't afford, the benefits of upskilling outweigh the cost in the long run. What is upskilling?Upskilling is the process of developing your technicians' ...
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Frederick E. Terman and the rise of Silicon Valley
It was Frederick E. Terman's vision and life's work which created the foundation for Silicon Valley. Local experience of interaction between industry and university in the field of electrical engineering, dating from the 1880s, and wireless communication, dating from the 1910s, was harnessed by Terman to promote the interests of the Stanford University. As director of the Applied Electronics ...
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Here is how AI can help you land your next role inside Schneider
In today’s world, we are constantly hearing about jobs being replaced by AI bots and Machines. At Schneider Electric, however, intelligently use AI to create opportunities for advancing your career; upscaling it to the next level. But first…, a bit about my story. It was the year 2006. Armed with a degree in Electrical Engineering, I joined the erstwhile L&T Electrical & ...
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Protection Relay for Shaft Current and Voltage
Introduction The paper deals with the specific protection relay for all types of generators. The instrument, called Shaft Current and Voltage Protection Relay (SCVP) was developed at KONCAR – Electric Engineering Institute Inc. This instrument is a part of Institute's product line used for monitoring and diagnosis of rotating electrical machines. The most important parts of every electric ...
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Students education and training for Slovak NPP
Slovak University of Technology is the largest and also the oldest university of technology in Slovakia. It is certain that more than 50% of the highly-educated technicians who are currently working in the nuclear industry have graduated from this university. The Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology as one of the seven ...
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Tech Talent: NSBE and Schneider Electric
According to a recent article by Pew Research, “Black and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce compared with their share of all workers. Black workers comprise 11% of all employed adults, compared with 9% of those in STEM occupations.” When I was studying electrical engineering at the FAMU-FSU (Florida A&M ...
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Scientists Discover a Compound with Memory
It is not living, or even close to the complexity of the brain, but researchers have found that a compound called vanadium dioxide can "remember" previous external stimuli. This is the first time this ability has been found in the material, but this may not be the last time. This finding has an intriguing impact on the development of electronic devices, particularly data processing and storage. ...
By Matexcel
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Ghost Series Enclosed Combustor AB-200 - Case Study #170403
PROJECT DETAILS Location: RockyMountains FlowRate: 1.75MMSCFD InletPressure: 9”WC Heating Value: 227 BTU/SCF Application: Coal Mine Methane Recovery Aereon’s GHOST Series Enclosed Combustor AB-200 was purchased by the client to recover methane from an abandoned coal mine in order to earn hydrocarbon credits. Prior to incinerating the gas, methane was simply venting to the ...
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Case Study - 2.4 MW Geothermal Wellhead Power Plant
Eburru, Kenya – 2012 Under a contract with Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), GDA designed, manufactured, tested, and shipped all of the major equipment for a 2.4 MW wellhead power plant at Eburru, Kenya. GDA also provided supervision and technical support during installation and commissioning of the plant. At the heart of the plant is an Elliott 8-stage GYR turbine. This ...
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PowerSines LEC Saves 30% on Outdoor Lighting & High Masts in Savannah Port Case Study
Facilitating global trade through strategic U.S. East Coast gateways, the Georgia Ports Authority is a leader in the operation of modern terminals and in meeting the demands of international business. The port of Savannah specializes in the handling of container, reefer, breakbulk and RoRo cargoes. Georgia Ports Executive Director, Curtis Foltz, states that "This [PowerSines] new technology is ...
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Transformation in Telecommunication Infrastructure - ASCO Power Technologies
On February 21 2021, Bablu Kazi held his phone to my face and shared how it had more powerful processing power than the computers NASA used to send Apollo 11 to the moon. It was a strong example of the changes in telecommunications that set the pace for a really interesting conversation. Bablu Kazi is a Senior Electrical Engineer with Morrison Hershfield, a consulting engineering firm that ...
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Knowing power grids and understanding complexity science
Complex networks theory has been well established as a useful framework for studying and analysing structure, dynamics and evolution of many complex systems. Infrastructural and man–made systems like power grids, gas and water networks and the internet, have been also included in this network framework, albeit sometimes ignoring the huge historical body of knowledge surrounding them. Although ...
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Featured IQ Installer: Ron Holland of Solar Technology Alabama
We love talking to our Elite IQ Installers and asking them questions about their pioneering work in the renewable energy industry. Our July 2021 Featured Elite IQ Installer is Ron Holland of Solar Technology Alabama. The electrical engineer discusses his experience working for a utility company, why he feels called to work in clean energy, common installation requirements, and more. Company ...
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What Are the Differences Between Electric and Diesel Powered Scrap Equipment?
Diesel engines may feel like the traditional choice while electric is the trendy new kid on the block, but both have a surprisingly long history — and an equally long list of pros and cons. They are both known for their high torque, making them extremely useful for large, power-hungry machinery like scrap equipment. Electric engines can supply full torque immediately, requiring no idling or ...
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Where to find a green job?
William Carlos Williams began one of his most famous poems: “So much depends upon a red wheel barrow.” Maybe if he were writing today he’d switch ‘red wheelbarrow’ to ‘green job.’The US is relying on green jobs to push forward economic recovery. Our political leaders promise they are on their way, spurred by $80 billion in stimulus money for efficiency and renewable energy.But what are green ...
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