Electrical Design
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How to Size Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC)?
What is Grounding Electrode Conductor? Sizing GEC for Grounding in AC Systems For a proper grounding system, the following step-by-step guide can be used to determine the suitable size of…
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Grounding and Methods of Earthing in PV Solar System
Methods of Earthing and Grounding in PV Solar Panel Systems Grounding (also known as earthing) is the process of physically connecting the metallic and exposed parts of a device to…
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Difference Between GND, 0VDC, Common and Virtual Ground
Comparison Between Ground (GND), Chassis Ground, 0VDC, Common (COM) and Virtual Ground The terms GND (Ground), Virtual GND, 0VDC, and Common (COM) may appear similar and are sometimes used interchangeably,…
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What is the Difference Between AC Ground and DC Ground?
Comparison Between AC Grounding and DC Grounding and Key Differences The difference between AC ground and DC ground lies in their reference points, behavior in circuits, and their roles in…
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Should You Connect GND and 0VDC? Combined AC & DC Grounding
Should the DC Circuit’s Common be Connected to the Earth (Ground)? In electrical and electronic circuit design, one of the common questions that arise is whether to connect AC Ground…
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Can you Combine AC and DC Ground in a Solar Installation?
Is it Permissible to Interconnect AC and DC Grounding in a Solar Installation? Is It Allowed to Use the Same Ground Rod for DC and AC Grounding in a PV…
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Why Doesn’t DC System Require a Grounding System Similar to AC System?
Grounding System in DC Power Supplies and Network – Advantages and Drawbacks Actually, grounding and earthing are not required for either AC or DC systems to function. However, grounding via…
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Why are Capacitors Connected in Series in Power Lines?
Why are Capacitors Connected in Series with Power Transmission Lines? While capacitors are often associated with shunt applications for power factor correction, series capacitors are widely used in transmission lines…
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Why is a Capacitor Bank Connected in Parallel and Not in Series for P.F?
Why is a Capacitor Bank Connected in Parallel and Not in Series for Power Factor Correction? Capacitor banks are used to improve power factor and voltage regulation in electrical systems.…
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How to Calculate the Floor Area For General Lighting?
Determining the Floor Area of a Dwelling Unit For General Lighting – Solved Example Based on NEC-2023 Sizing Floor Area for Lighting Determining the number of general lighting circuits in…
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