The electrical panel, also known as the service panel, is the control center for all the electrical circuitry in a residence. Today’s panels are bigger than earlier versions. They have to be, because ...

Complex system operability and reliability demands a broad range of electrical engineering analysis and design services to support facility operations for industrial, utility and federal electrical ...

If you haven’t seen or heard yet, the 2020 edition of NFPA 70 ®, National Electrical Code ® (NEC ®), is set to hit the shelves this fall. As we at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are ...

Power flow analysis has become an indispensable tool in ensuring the reliable design, operation and optimisation of electrical grids. By solving a set of nonlinear algebraic equations, engineers are ...

Last month in Code Basics, “Commercial Loads — Part 1,” on page 24 of the January issue, we discussed when it’s okay to apply demand factors when calculating ...

In an era of increasing penetration of renewable energy and enhanced complexity in electrical networks, dynamic load modelling has emerged as a crucial research area. This approach involves developing ...

Power control and energy management systems (PCS and EMS) are powerful tools that will enable the next generation of electrical systems, and the way they are featured in the 2026 NEC is a testament to ...

A new tool promises to help automate complex electrical system analysis and reporting in the era of more electric aircraft. The increased complexity of today’s designs, delivering aircraft that comply ...