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Technical Articles & Applied Research

In-depth technical whitepapers addressing power quality challenges, infrared condition monitoring, electrical inspection statutory duties, and mechanical engineering integration.

Harmonic Filter Assemblies Power Quality
August 2025 • 8 min read

Harmonic Distortion Mitigation in Modern Commercial Facilities

Exploring the causes of triplen harmonics in commercial distribution boards. Detailed evaluation of active harmonic filters versus passive detuned capacitor banks under ENA Recommendation G5/5.

Quality Inspection and Testing Inspection & Testing
October 2025 • 10 min read

Thermographic Surveys: Detecting High-Resistance Joints

How infrared condition monitoring identifies thermal gradients in main switchgear before catastrophic electrical fires occur. Threshold delta-T limits and quantitative reporting frameworks.

Electrical Testing Equipment Inspection & Testing
December 2025 • 11 min read

Commercial EICR Compliance Under EAWR 1989

Clarifying dutyholder legal obligations under Regulations 4(2) and 16 of the Electricity at Work Regulations. Distinguishing between C1, C2, and FI observation coding.

Commercial HVAC System Mechanical & HVAC
January 2026 • 9 min read

VRF Mechanical HVAC Integration & Refrigerant Safety

Complying with BS EN 378 safety limits for refrigerant volume in occupied spaces. Electrical interlocks for mechanical extract ventilation and acoustic attenuation.

Power Distribution Panel Power Quality
February 2026 • 12 min read

EV Charging Infrastructure: Earthing & Open-PEN Risks

Technical assessment of Section 722 provisions. Protecting vehicle users from touch voltages on PME supplies through earth rod islands, automatic PEN disconnection devices, or isolation transformers.

Circuit Protection Devices Power Quality
March 2026 • 10 min read

Surge Protection Device (SPD) Coordination Dynamics

Energy coordination between Type 1 spark-gap lightning current arresters and Type 2 metal-oxide varistors (MOV). Lead length inductance constraints (<0.5m) and overcurrent back-up protection.