View technical details collected from various sources

Frequent interaction with statutes, industrial standards, codes of practice and even some theoretical aspects is required in the professional career. This page contains some of the links which we have collected from various sources.

Motors:  Details regarding motor frame sizes, CTMM/CTMFM relay setting guide, a primer on insulation resistance measurement, duty types, ingress protection and lots more.  Read more....

Transformers: Read about cooling methods, transformer oil characteristics as per IS 335, insulating materials, windings, manufacturers and addresses, a discussion about starting current inrush and others. Read more....

Generators: A basic discussion on the static excitation system of TG, protection schemes and implementation, maintenance concepts, generating stations in India and sector wise production, generation and transmission capacities of Kerala and others. Read more....

Lighting: Comparison of various lighting schemes and lamps, sample calculations of energy saving when CFL or LED lamps are used, interesting miscellaneous topics etc are covered. Read more....

Relays and Protection: Articles and relevant brochures on protective relaying, coordination of protective devices, latest trends etc. Read more....

Communications: Basics of telephone communications network, elaborations on newest technologies, frequency spectrum and other topics. Read more....

Industrial Drives: Why variable speed drives are energy efficient, methods of operation, basics of UPS systems, architecture, soft starters, new power electronics devices, basics of rectifiers and inverters and lots more. Read more....

Cables/Transmission Lines: Cable classifications, loading guide lines, methods of construction, XLPE cables, cable testing and commissioning methods, laying, new trends and others. Read more....

Other topics: In addition to the above, there are some categories which do not fit in any of the aforementioned classifications like installations in hazardous areas, guide lines for installations in hazardous areas, basics of instrumentation and sensors, RTD tables etc.  Read more....

Electrical Safety: Basic concepts of a secure and safe electrical system, operating principles of protective devices like ELCB etc. Read more....

Electronics Concepts and Components: Basic trouble shooting guide, identification of components and leads, IC master and other useful utilities. Read more....

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)s: This section has some of the frequently asked questions in engineering clearly answered or further links provided for reference. Read more....