Battery Storage Applications in the Petrochemical Industry
The petrochemical industry is unique when it comes to evaluating costs of electrical power reliability and infrastructure. Electric utilities evaluate…
The Effect of Underground Cable Diameter on Soil Drying, Soil Thermal Resistivity and Thermal Stability
Any cable carrying current will generate heat that must be removed from the cable vicinity or the cable can quickly…
Cable Ampacity Calculations: A Comparison of Methods
Using accurate cable ampacities is critical to electrical power system design. An optimally sized cable results in minimum cost and…
A Better Understanding of Harmonic Distortion in the Petrochemical Industry
Electric power systems throughout the petrochemical industry are designed to normally operate at 50 or 60 Hz. Throughout history, efforts…
A Better Understanding of Load and Loss Factors
Loss studies are often performed on a customer, primary or secondary feeder, transmission line, piece of equipment, or a complete…