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Understanding Transformer Cores: A Beginner’s Guide
Transformers are everywhere in the electrical world. They raise voltage for long distance transmission and lower it so we can…
How to prepare for NICET EPT Level I: a beginner’s
The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing (EPT) program verifies a technician’s competence in testing,…
How AI Is Learning to Read Engineering Manuals
Artificial intelligence is beginning to assist engineers in ways that go beyond general chat tools. A recent paper by Salahuddin…
The Alternating Current Arc and the Current Zero Phenomenon
Introduction In alternating current (AC) power systems, arcs behave differently than in direct current (DC) systems. The reason lies in…
High Pressure vs. Vacuum Arcs: Differences and Behaviors
Introduction Arcs are central to the science of current interruption. When contacts in a circuit breaker separate, the gap that…
Basics of Electrical Discharges: Non-Self-Sustaining vs. Self-Sustaining
Introduction In high voltage systems, one of the key ideas to understand is how electricity can move through air, gas,…
From Darkness to Light: The Long Struggle to Electrify Rural
In 1930, as the United States led the world in industrial output, air travel, and skyscraper construction, more than 90…
Beyond Lithium: Exploring New Battery Chemistries
When people think of batteries today, one type usually comes to mind: the lithium-ion battery. It powers nearly everything, our…
Benjamin Franklin’s Kite and the Leyden Jar: The Birth of
When we think of the history of electricity, one image comes to mind: Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment. The sight of…
From Lodestones to Lightning: How Ancient Civilizations Discovered Electricity and
Electricity feels like something modern; we flip a switch and lights come on, we plug in our phones, and everything…
iPhone Clean Energy Charging: Is It Really Making a Difference?
In October 2022, Apple rolled out a feature in iOS 16.1 called "Clean Energy Charging" a setting that most users…
AI’s Energy Hunger and the Nuclear Comeback: Why the Future
Feature Image: Stargate data center being built in Abilene, TX - x.com/StephenVoss Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the modern world from…
Wired for the Future: Why the Power Industry Needs You
The world is changing and fast. From artificial intelligence to electric vehicles, almost everything we use now depends on electricity.…
Learning from Failure: How to Understand It, Grow from It,
Failure is part of life—personally and professionally—but it also holds some of our most valuable lessons. By distinguishing among preventable…
Why Is There a Fear of Nuclear Power? Exploring Its
Why is there a fear of nuclear power? The answer lies in a mix of historical events, cultural influences, and…
The Epic Journey of Electric Power
Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of Electrical Discovery The story of electric power begins with a daring genius: Benjamin Franklin.…
What is the Difference Between AC and DC Current?
Electricity is all around us, powering our homes, gadgets, and even the lights in our classrooms. But did you know…
NRC Approves Construction of First Generation IV Reactor in the
The United States has taken a groundbreaking step in advancing its clean energy future with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)…
Understanding Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP) and Their Impact
Understanding Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP) and Their Impact Electromagnetic pulses, or EMPs, are bursts of electromagnetic energy that can disrupt or…
