Wiring a Single-Phase Split Load Consumer Unit & Distribution Board : IEC, EU & UK What is a Split Load Consumer Unit? A Split Load Consumer Unit is also known as High Integrity Consumer Unit which contains both RCD’s and RCBO’s. The single pole MCB’s and associat

Wiring a Combination of 1-Phase & 3-Phase , 230V/400V Distribution Board: IEC-EU & UK What is a Distribution Board? A distribution board (also known as electric panel, breaker panel, panelboard, main breaker-box or main service panel) is a combination of protection devices and comp

Wiring a 3-Phase, 400V Distribution Board: UK & EU – IEC Three Phase Distribution Board A distribution board is the combination of protective devices such as Main switch, MCB, MCCB, RCD, RCBO, Isolator, Fuses and Switches etc. used to control and safely distribute the power suppl

How to Convert Farad & Microfarad to kVAR? Calculator and Examples Microfarad to kVAR Calculator The following microfarad to kVAR conversion calculator will convert the capacitance of a capacitor “C” into reactive power “Q” (i.e. volt amperes reactive or VAR). It will conve

How to Calculate Capacitor in kVAR & µF for Power Factor Improvement? Calculator & Example Power Factor Calculator The following P.F calculator will calculate the existing or current power factor, apparent power “S” in kVA, existing reactive power “Q” in kV

How to Calculate the Capacitor Bank in kVAR & Microfarad for Power Factor Improvement? Calculator & Example Capacitor Bank Calculator The following Power factor improvement calculator will calculate the required capacitor bank value in kVAR reactive power “Q” and Microfarad “µF”. T

AWG “American Wire Gauge” Size Calculator & Cable Properties Table & Chart American Wire Gauge “AWG” Calculator The following American Wire Gauge (AWG) calculator will calculate the diameter in mm, inches, cross sectional area in mm2, inches2 and kcmil or MC

SWG “Standard Wire Gauge” Size Calculator & Cable Properties Table & Chart Standard Wire Gauge “SWG” Calculator The following Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) calculator will calculate the diameter in inches, mm, cross sectional area in inches2, mm2, and kcmil or MCM, resistance per 1000

AWG and SWG Size Conversion Calculator with Formula, Chart & Table Standard Wire Gauge “SWG” Calculator The following American Wire Gauge “AWG” and Standard Wire Gauge “SWG” calculators will calculate the wire diameter in mm, inches, wire cross sectional area in

What is Solar Charge Controller? Types, Sizing and Selection of PWM & MPPT Charge Controllers Solar charge controllers are a vital part of any solar installation. They secure your battery storage components and ensure that it runs smoothly and reliably over the life of your device. In t

Wiring Installation of Single Phase 120V & 240V Circuits & Breakers in Main Service Panel In the USA and Canada (following NEC and CNC), the distribution transformer has 4.5kV-7.2kV at primary side and step-down the voltage level to 120V single phase and split phase 240V for residen

Wiring Installation of Single Phase & Three Phase, 120V & 208V Circuits & Breakers in Main Service Panel In the USA, 208V single phase and three phase voltage is one of the standard voltage levels used for commercial applications. It can be derived from Wye-Wye (Star to Star), D

How to Wire High Leg Delta Main Panel for 120V, 208V & 240V, Single Phase & Three Phase Circuits? What is High Leg Delta? High Leg Delta (also known as Power Leg or Wild Leg) is a three phase, four wire power distribution system used in commercial buildings in North America especia

Determining the Number of Cells in a Module, Measuring Module Parameters and Calculating the Short-Circuit Current, Open Circuit Voltage & V-I Characteristics of Solar Module & Array What is a Solar Photovoltaic Module? The power required by our daily loads range in several watts o

Types of Generator Faults and Protection Devices Common Generator Faults Generator faults are usually classified into internal and external faults; internal faults are due to problems within the generator components and external faults are due to abnormal operating conditions and faults o

Types of Motor Faults and Protection Devices Common Motor Failures and Faults It is important to know and to understand motor failures and faults to define the most suitable protection devices for each case. You also must know about important terms related to motor control and protection.

How to Convert Watts (W) to Amperes (A) – Simple and Advanced Calculators The following two (basic and advanced) calculators can be used to calculate and convert the electric current in amperes from electric power in watts and voltage in volts. In Advanced Watts to Amps Calculator, We can c

How to Convert Amperes (A) to Watts (W)? Simple and Advanced Calculators You can use the following two calculators (Simple and Advance) to calculate the electric power in watts from electric current in amperes and electric voltage in volts. In Simple Amps to Watt calculator, you can calcula

How to Calculate Power and Energy Consumption in kWh? Calculator & Examples Energy & Power Consumption Calculator in kWh Enter electric appliance in the dropdown menu or enter manual wattage rating in watts or kilowatts (kW) and the daily usage of the device in hours. Click the cal

How to Calculate the Cost of Energy? Calculator & Examples Energy Cost Calculator The following calculator can be used to calculate the electric energy cost on a daily, monthly and annual basis. To do this, we must know the unit price of energy and the consumed energy in kWh. Calculat