"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Tag: Electrical Engineering
Backup Power for High-Speed Rail
09/15/21
“Why is backup power for high-speed rail so important?”
High-speed rail systems are a vital part of critical infrastructure for many communities. However, during large-scale power outages, these services can be shut down for an indefinite amount of time. If a government finds these systems to be critical enough for the well-being of their communities, then they could invest in Backup Power for High-Speed Rail such as batteries and emergency generators.
Cascading Electricity Failure Public Education
08/30/21
“Why will we need to educate people about cascading electricity failures?”
If you live in the continental United States, you’ve probably seen a lot of news this year about environmental disasters knocking out power and inducing cascading electricity failure. Whether it be a snowstorm in Texas, wildfires in California, or flooding in New Orleans, the power grid can’t seem to work right. Since electricity failures can happen anytime anywhere, the public needs to be kept aware of how they might occur and what they can do. This can be done through public events led by municipal governments, classroom studies, internet webinars, and many other forms. This is why Cascading Electricity Failure Public Education is so critical for true climate adaptation.
Hurricane Power Outages
08/29/21
“Why do power outages occur during hurricanes?”
Hurricanes are an entire force of nature on their own. When they strike an area, they can knock out power lines and damage substations and generators, leading to loss of electricity. These Hurricane Power Outages can lead to compounding problems and even loss of life.
Why a Consistent Electricity Supply Is Necessary for Mass COVID Vaccination
12/23/20
“Why is a consistent energy supply necessary for mass COVID vaccination?”
The big 3 COVID vaccine candidates, Pizer, Modernica, and AstraZeneca, require deep refrigeration to keep fresh. If there is a durable electricity interruption, then they could quickly rot and go bad. This is Why a Consistent Electricity Supply Is Necessary for Mass COVID Vaccination.
Utility Rate Burden
11/09/20
“How can customers be burdened by utility costs?”
Utilities provide services to customers for a specific cost. However, sometimes the amount charged can be so high that it’s a burden on customers. This Utility Rate Rate Burden needs to be taken seriously by utilities and urban managers so people can stay out of harm.
Wildfire Video Monitoring
08/20/20
“How can we monitor wildfires through video?”
Wildfires are some of the most chaotic disasters on the planet. A better way for us to understand them is to take videos of them and observe their behavior. Through this Wildfire Video Monitoring, we can build adaptive capacity and resilience to them.
Microgrids for Flood Resilience
08/04/20
“How can we establish microgrids for flood resilience?”
Electricity infrastructure damage is a very common effect of flooding. One way to build resilience to this would be to build a microgrid that would ensure the dependent infrastructure will have electricity in light of the failure. This is how we can use Microgrids for Flood Resilience.
Why Silver Is Not Used as Much as Copper for Electronic Wiring
02/02/20
“Why is silver not used as much as copper for electronic wiring despite its higher efficiency?”
Copper is the most used element for electronic wiring due to its high conductivity. However, Silver is the most conductive natural element, around 7 percent more than copper. But why isn’t silver used? Well, it has to do with the fact that silver is found in much less abundant quantities on Earth, making it much costlier. As a result, Why Silver Is Not Used as Much as Copper for Electronic Wiring except for particular applications where the higher efficiency is a necessity.
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Why Slow-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations Are Good Assets for Residential Buildings
10/30/19
“Why should communities consider placing slow-chargers in residential communities?”
Municipal governments are on the forefront of electric vehicle charger buildout. Part of this will be determining how to economically and logistically implement them. One strategy can be to consider placing slow-chargers in residential areas since they are more affordable and EVs are meant to be parked there for a long time. This is Why Slow-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations Are Good Assets for Residential Buildings.
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