Sometimes it is fun to learn about certain careers through the use of trivia tidbits and interesting facts. This stimulates the brain and encourages curiosity in the subject matter. Here are a few fun facts about Electrical Engineering in Cleveland TN.
* An electric shock is caused by current and not voltage as commonly believed. A mere 30mA of current is enough electricity to cause ventricular fibrillation in a human heart.
* The most important law in all of electrical engineering is Ohm’s law V=IR. This law states that the voltage applied is directly proportional to the current.
* Electrical engineers are taught “Test Before Touch” for a very good reason. This is because even though a particular device or piece of equipment may look like it is not powered, it may be powered from a different source. Hence, it should always be tested before any attempt to handle it is made to avoid serious injury or even death.
* The amount of current that a cable can carry is determined by the size of the core. Also, the working voltage level is determined by the insulation thickness.
* While the terms are often used interchangeably, there is actually a difference between system earthing and body earthing. System earthing connects the electric circuit through the ground. Body earthing refers to the electric circuit being connected through the actual human body. This is obviously an unwanted occurrence.
* Explosion-proof equipment, otherwise known as EXD- equipment, does not actually prevent explosions. What actually happens is that the explosion is kept within the machine so anything outside the machine is not harmed. The explosion still takes place, it is isolated.
* The breaking capacity of a circuit breaker is two and a half times less than its making capacity.
* Electrical Engineering in Cleveland TN is one of the fastest-growing and most reliable careers that one can enter.
For more information about all aspects of electrical engineering, whether general knowledge or in-depth questions, contact us at the earliest convenience. Experienced engineers can help with anything that needs to be known and can schedule consultations if upcoming projects are needed and analysis is being sought.
