Aircraft electrical systems are essential for safe flight, powering critical components from engine starting to flight instruments, and pilots must understand their operation and emergency procedures.

To manage the challenges of today’s complex electrical power systems and tightening budgets, facility managers need to understand the critical connection between electrical commissioning and ...

Alternators like this one will probably disappear from the front of engines, replaced by a starter generator built into the transmission. Photo: Jim Park Within a decade’s time we will probably have ...

Reliability and safety are two inter-relatable terms that define the overall effectiveness of any working system ― be it an electrical system, mechanical system, or a combination of both. The concept ...

When you study electrical engineering technology (EET), you study the lifeblood of today's technology: electronics and computers. Electrical engineering technology is a part of virtually everything ...

NECA 90-2015 Standard for Commissioning Building Electrical Systems is now available from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). This standard describes installation procedures for ...

Electrical system complexity is reaching a tipping point across industries, from modern passenger vehicles to sophisticated industrial machines that can now contain nearly 5,000 wiring harnesses. The ...

At SNHU, we want to make sure you have the information you need to make decisions about your education and your future—no matter where you choose to go to school. That's why our informational articles ...

Based on Southwire Company’s CableTechSuppport TM Services records from the past five years, the number-one challenge in underground electric systems occurs before energization, due to unforeseen ...

Boeing’s more-electric initiative is one of the major design features of the 787, offering increased efficiency, better control and reduced systems weight The more-electric system on the 787 really is ...

Is it possible to harden the electric system against storm triggered tree-related outages? If so, what actions will harden the electric system against tree-caused outages? These questions are answered ...