In this EC&M Tech Talk master electrician Randy Barnett examines specific tables found in the NEC for selecting and sizing conductors. The Tech Talk begins with an introduction to conductor properties ...

Article 310 contains the general requirements for conductors, such as insulation markings, ampacity ratings, and conditions of use. It doesn’t apply to conductors ...

Researchers have discovered that MXenes, a type of material known for its excellent electrical conductivity, actually have very low thermal conductivity. This finding challenges the usual link between ...

Scientists have developed and characterized a novel, extremely thin and transparent material that has different thermal conduction properties depending on the direction. While it can conduct heat ...

Thermal insulation is installed on almost every piping system and much of the plant equipment at power generation facilities. It not only saves energy, but also protects workers, reduces noise, helps ...

Most electricians and wire recyclers have spent time peeling insulation by hand. After the first hundred feet, it stops being tolerable. Wire stripping ...