Phase† Potential difference Power factor Root mean square ph. p.d. p.f. r.m.s. *Adjective only, as in a.c. motor, d.c. circuit. †As in 3-ph. Supply Ad hoc abbreviations (such as s.s.b. for single sideband) may be employed subject to an initial use in context of the full expression. Some acronyms (e.g. radar, laser) are used as nouns.

This IET briefing document explains what a smart grid is and why it is different from the existing electricity grid.

FPSA phase 3 [PDF, 7MB] This report was launched following the completion of FPSA Phase 3, and features a number of key findings: A more agile change and governance approach is needed for the UK power system to ensure it is accessible, flexible and fit for the purpose of coordinating increasingly dynamic disruption in the sector.

and a revised (3rd) edition was published in May 2014. In keeping with the strong support for the previous edition, un-necessary changes have been avoided, and most of the document remains unchanged. This overview of the key revisions is intended to assist institutions undertaking HE accreditation, (in particular

2021年12月16日 · This summary document is based on the full 2021 skills survey report and discusses the key points and recommendations from the full 2021 skills survey.

Risks can occur during abnormal conditions on a system (or in electrical equipment) as a result of: a short circuit fault

An introduction to the processes behind nuclear decommissioning in the UK. The first generation of UK nuclear reactors was built in the 1950s and 1960s.

2019年5月13日 · From changes to land use and infrastructure that have forced depots out of urban centres and rising consumer demand for ever-faster services, this IET Insight explores how emerging challenges have generated a need for new technologies in last-mile logistics delivery.

wiring; keeping the lights on, entertaining us, and making our lives more comfortable and efficient. Electrical use has evolved rapidly over the last 150 years, and so has the need for clear rules and guidance to ensure public safety. There were initially over 26 different regulations in use across the UK, including variations produced by

This two-page summary highlights the key messages from the report, as well as the group’s recommendations and a number of societal questions that it seeks to address.