What is a Bleeder Resistor & Why is it used?
A Bleeder resistor is a simple resistor that is mainly used as a protection device against high-voltage electric shock that an operator can be subjected … Read more
Basics
Causes of Contact Sticking and Coil Burning in Contactors
In this article, we will discuss the causes of contact sticking and coil burning in the contactors. The contactor is a type of electromagnetic switch. … Read more
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment(HIRA)
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) is a systematic approach to the minimization of hazards. A hazard can be human-made or naturally occurring. Humans and … Read more
Ultracapacitors and the Ultracapacitor Battery
The ultracapacitors like conventional capacitors store electric energy in the form of an electrostatic field. However, an ideal ultracapacitor does not lose stored energy. Parallel … Read more
Standard Operating Procedure(SOP)
A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step process that must be taken in order to perform a … Read more
Capacitors in Parallel
A capacitor is to be said to be connected in parallel if both of its terminals are connected to each terminal of another capacitor. The … Read more
Difference between Ammeter and Galvanometer
In this article, we will discuss the important differences between an ammeter and a galvanometer. Both an ammeter and galvanometer are the measuring instruments used … Read more
Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Heating
In this article, we will discuss the major advantages and disadvantages of electric heating over other types of heating methods. But before that let us … Read more
Standard Maintenance Procedure
Standard Maintenance Procedure (SMP) is a written document for carrying out the maintenance activities effectively. The SMPs of an industry must be as accurate as … Read more
What is Creeping in Energy Meter?- Definition & Prevention
Creeping in the energy meter is a phenomenon where the aluminum disc of the energy meter keeps rotating in the case of no current through … Read more