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A trench with several large orange pipes protruding through a rectangular board. Workers and construction materials are in the background.

January 8, 2025

5 mins read

Soil Temperature Calculations for Power Engineering

Soil temperature affects high voltage cable and earthing systems. Equations for soil temperature calculations based on air temperature are provided.

ELEK Software

346

High Voltage Cable Design

Infographic on power systems earthing standards, featuring diagrams and guidelines for substation earthing, touch/step voltage limits, and testing. Includes industry logos and software ad.

January 6, 2025

3 mins read

Standards for Power Systems Earthing Design

Experienced electrical engineers created this reference list of standards for power systems earthing/grounding for substations, renewable energy, etc.

ELEK Software

251

Earthing Design

Close-up of a high-voltage power cable, showing layers of insulation, copper conductors, and outer black sheath.

December 30, 2024

6 mins read

Summary of Electric Power Cable History

This article provides a timeline of the key milestones from early 19th century insulated wires through to modern innovations in high-voltage cables.

ELEK Software

241

High Voltage Cable Design

Screenshot of cable sizing calculator software named Cable Pro Web

December 18, 2024

4 mins read

JCalc vs Cable Pro Web: A Complete Comparison

Cable Pro Web is cheaper with more features than JCalc (which is not free). Choose cable sizing software that scales with your business. This article honestly compares prices, features and ease of use.

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369

Software Comparisons

Close-up of orange industrial cables coiled together, with one frayed open end visible in the foreground.

November 6, 2024

12 mins read

AS/NZS 3008 Cable Sizing Calculations: Step-by-Step Guide

Size active, neutral, and earth cables using AS/NZS 3008. The guide covers current capacity, voltage drop, and short-circuit calculations with examples.

ELEK Software

844

Low Voltage Design

Diagram showing electric field (E), gravitational field (G), weight (W), and electrostatic force (Fe) acting on a charged oil drop.

October 14, 2024

13 mins read

Modelling a Fall of Potential Earth Grid Impedance Test

Understand how software simulations enhance grid impedance tests, improving accuracy and efficiency in earthing system design and performance evaluation.

ELEK Software

269

Earthing Design

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January 8, 2025

Soil Temperature Calculations for Power Engineering

Soil temperature affects high voltage cable and earthing systems. Equations for soil temperature calculations based on air temperature are provided.

ELEK Software

January 6, 2025

Standards for Power Systems Earthing Design

Experienced electrical engineers created this reference list of standards for power systems earthing/grounding for substations, renewable energy, etc.

ELEK Software

December 30, 2024

Summary of Electric Power Cable History

This article provides a timeline of the key milestones from early 19th century insulated wires through to modern innovations in high-voltage cables.

ELEK Software

December 18, 2024

JCalc vs Cable Pro Web: A Complete Comparison

Cable Pro Web is cheaper with more features than JCalc (which is not free). Choose cable sizing software that scales with your business. This article honestly compares prices, features and ease of use.

ELEK Software

November 6, 2024

AS/NZS 3008 Cable Sizing Calculations: Step-by-Step Guide

Size active, neutral, and earth cables using AS/NZS 3008. The guide covers current capacity, voltage drop, and short-circuit calculations with examples.

ELEK Software

October 14, 2024

Modelling a Fall of Potential Earth Grid Impedance Test

Understand how software simulations enhance grid impedance tests, improving accuracy and efficiency in earthing system design and performance evaluation.

ELEK Software

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January 8, 2025

Soil temperature affects high voltage cable and earthing systems. Equations for soil temperature calculations based on air temperature are provided.

ELEK Software

January 6, 2025

Experienced electrical engineers created this reference list of standards for power systems earthing/grounding for substations, renewable energy, etc.

ELEK Software

December 30, 2024

This article provides a timeline of the key milestones from early 19th century insulated wires through to modern innovations in high-voltage cables.

ELEK Software

December 18, 2024

Cable Pro Web is cheaper with more features than JCalc (which is not free). Choose cable sizing software that scales with your business. This article honestly compares prices, features and ease of use.

ELEK Software

November 6, 2024

Size active, neutral, and earth cables using AS/NZS 3008. The guide covers current capacity, voltage drop, and short-circuit calculations with examples.

ELEK Software

October 14, 2024

Understand how software simulations enhance grid impedance tests, improving accuracy and efficiency in earthing system design and performance evaluation.

ELEK Software

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Email Us: enquiry@elek.com.au