Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Sizing Overcurrent Protection for Conductors

Q. What are the Code rules for sizing overcurrent protection for conductors? A. Except as permitted by (A) through (G), conductors must be protected against overcurrent in accordance with their ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Rules for sizing transformer secondary conductors?

Q. What are the NEC rules for sizing transformer secondary conductors? A. A set of conductors supplying single or separate loads is permitted to be connected to a transformer secondary without ...
pv magazine International

Sizing fuses to protect BESS power circuit from overcurrents

Electrical overcurrents can not only damage systems, but also cause costly downtime. Fuses are said to be a great way to protect a battery energy storage system (BESS) simply and cost-effectively. In ...
Electronic Design

Selecting Fuses: Simple Procedures to Get the Right Overcurrent Protection for DC-DC Converters

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Although features and functionality attract the most attention for new electronic products, whether consumer, ...
Electronic Design

Resettable Overcurrent Protection Device For Li-Ion Batteries Offers Size and Cost Benefits

TYCO ELECTRONICS announced the introduction of a Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology useful for high-rate-discharge battery applications at ratings above 30VDC/30A such as cordless power tools, e-bikes ...