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93Substation
Electric Substations are the part of the power system and used for transferring power from generating points to load centers. Some of the important components of substation are Various incoming and outgoing circuits are connected to busbars....
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91The Importance of Power Surge Protection
When most people think of power surge protection, they think of the protectors they bought to plug their computer into. Nowadays, power surge protection is used for everything from computers to televisions to baby monitors and beyond. Protecting...
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87How a rise in fuel prices affect the airline industry
Rise in Fuel costs This paper reviews how oil prices affect the macro-economy and assesses quantitatively the extent to which the economies of OECD and developing countries remain vulnerable to a sustained period of higher oil prices. I...
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89Lightning Arrester or Surge Arrester
Lightning Arrester or Surge Arrester is generally connected between the phase and earth in the substations, distribution system, near Transformer Terminals and near terminals of large Rotating Machines to protect the apparatus insulation from the...
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87Lightning Crashes
Despite all of our sophisticated storm and lightning tracking equipment, lightning still claims lives every year. According to the United States National Weather Service, between 1981 and 2010 there was an average of 54 deaths per year in the U.S. attributed to lightning. With the approach of the summer storm season, here are some reminders to keep you safe.
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82Wave Guided Pulse Electromagnetic Pulse Beam
Like any other electromagnetic energy, EMP can be directed like a laser so that selected targets can be eliminated. Traditional EMP devices work on the shot gun principle where a wide range target is hit, taking down friendly as well as enemy electronics and grids.
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82How To Select The Right Surge Protector?
It's important to understand how power surge protectors work in order to select a good one that will properly protect your expensive electronic equipment.
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79When Lightning Calls Do Not Answer The Phone
When ligtening calls, don't you dare answer the phone! Find out why this is a good life rule.
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79RB20 Intake Manifolds
The topic of RB20 intake manifolds is a hot one. As the price of used Nissan RB20DET engines continues to tumble, more people are viewing them as a viable option to their current engine. The RB20 itself is a marvel, with a sturdy iron block and...
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80Galveston's Dead Tree Sculptures
40,000 trees were killed on Galveston Island during Hurrican Ike in 2008. The city found chain saw sculptors to work on the trees in the historic district with amazing results. A must see when you visit Galveston!
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