Electrical
Since the beginning of the electrical age, copper has been recognized for its unique and beneficial qualities in elecrical applications.
CDA promotes the effective use of copper materials in several sections on the web site:
- Building Wire - Emphasizing residential and commercial elements, this section contains information on copper wiring systems for households and small commercial construction. You will find some articles pertaining to power quality issues.
- Electrical Energy Efficiency - This section contains articles on high efficiency motors and transformers. Among topics to be found here are definitions of efficiency, life cycle cost, how to select the most appropriate models of motors or transformers, coil loss versus core loss, upsizing wire sizes for energy efficiency. There are links to calculation tools and white papers. Case histories of leading companies that have made energy efficiency part of their operations are included.
- Power Quality - In this section, numerous case histories and articles that discuss grounding, lightning protection, surge protection devices, proper wiring for sensitive loads, and harmonics can be found. It includes practical solutions that can diminish the severity or frequency of power problems. There are also several white papers that present discussions on these topics and there is an abbreviated list of recommended practices.
- Busbar Applications - This section includes AC and DC ampacity tables, mechanical properties, sources, and additional engineering information.
