Technical writing tips – using symbols properly
Engineers like to substitute symbols for words. For example, “V” for voltage, “I” for “current,” and “W” for power. Some of these symbols are…
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Engineers like to substitute symbols for words. For example, “V” for voltage, “I” for “current,” and “W” for power. Some of these symbols are…
Using numbers is an integral part of an electrical engineer’s job. It’s one thing to know how to calculate them, but another to know…
The nuclear power industry, like most others, is ripe with jargon and unique acronyms. We made up words long ago and keep them alive…
Doing this should really add a punch to your writing style. It also helps you eliminate needless words . . . .
A free report has been posted to this site. It’s useful for electrical engineers who need to talk nuts-and-bolts, especially with the craft. Using…
Here are a few simple tips that can ramp up the quality of the engineering work instructions in your mod package . . .…
As an engineer you may have to write a simplified work plan into your mod package that provides a general outline of the installation…
Installing new cables? There is a standard set of problems you need to be aware of. They aren’t necessarily electrical problems . . . .