by Armando Chacon | Jan 23, 2021 | Control Engineering, Electrical Codes and Standards
The use of prefixes and suffixes is normally used when we build a sheet to indicate our device’s description, imagine a world where every engineer and company uses their own prefixes, would be chaos. You will find in the engineering field that every company uses...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a technical professional association whose primary goal is to foster and establish technical developments and advancements in electrical and electronic standards. IEEE is a leading authority in technical...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a Europe-based organization made up of national committees from over 60 countries. There are basically two major mechanical and electrical standards for motors: NEMA in North America and IEC in most of the rest of...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is a group that defines and recommends safety standards for electrical equipment. Standards established by NEMA assist users in proper selection of industrial control equipment. As an example, NEMA standards...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards
Article 100 of the NEC defines the terms “labeled” and “listed,” which are both related with product evaluation.Labeled or listed indicates the piece of electrical equipment or material has been tested and evaluated for the purpose for which it is intended to be used....
by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards, Safety in the Workplace
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops codes governing construction practices in the building and electrical trades. It is the world’s largest and most influential fire safety organization. NFPA has published almost 300 codes and standards, including...
