Sunayana Gadepatil

Power Electronics & Protection

Capacitor Bank Sizing for Power Factor Correction: A Practical Sizing Guide

Power Electronics and Protection Capacitor Bank Sizing for Power Factor Correction: A Practical Sizing Guide Knowing the kVAR formula is one thing. Actually specifying the

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Power Electronics & Protection

Voltage Drop Explained: Formula, Causes, and How to Calculate It

Power Electronics and Protection Voltage Drop Explained: Formula, Causes, and How to Calculate It A light that dims when the air conditioner kicks on, a

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Safety Systems

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Explained: Devices, the 7 Step Procedure, and Building a Real Program

Safety Systems Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Explained: Devices, the 7 Step Procedure, and Building a Real Program A machine that unexpectedly restarts during maintenance is one

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Analog Electronics

Electrical Conductivity Explained: Definition, Formula, Unit, and Real Examples

Analog Electronics Electrical Conductivity Explained: Definition, Formula, Unit, and Real Examples Why does a copper wire carry current so easily while a plastic sleeve around

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Power Electronics & Protection

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Explained: How It Works, Types, and Why It Matters

Power Electronics and Protection Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Explained: How It Works, Types, and Why It Matters A hospital ventilator, a data center rack, and

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Analog Electronics

Electrical Conductivity Explained: Definition, Formula, Unit, and Real Examples

Analog Electronics Electrical Conductivity Explained: Definition, Formula, Unit, and Real Examples Why does a copper wire carry current so easily while a plastic sleeve around

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Power Electronics & Protection

Power Supply Aging in Automation: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Replace

Power Electronics and Protection Power Supply Aging in Automation: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Replace Every PLC, HMI, servo drive, and sensor in a plant

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Cybersecurity

Air Gapped vs Segmented ICS Networks: Which Is Actually More Secure?

OT Cybersecurity Air Gapped vs Segmented ICS Networks: Which Is Actually More Secure? Plenty of plants believe their control network has zero outside connection, right

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Cybersecurity

IEC 62443 Explained: Security Zones and Conduits for OT Networks

OT Cybersecurity IEC 62443 Explained Most process engineers can explain a P&ID from memory but freeze up the moment “IEC 62443” comes up in an

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Electronic Components

Types of Transistor Oscillators: 6 Vital Circuits Engineers Often Confuse

Electronics Fundamentals Types of Transistor Oscillators: 6 Vital Circuits Engineers Often Confuse Every transistor oscillator does the same basic job, turning DC into a continuous,

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