Thermal Overload Relay- Working Principle, Types
A thermal overload relay is a safety device that triggers a circuit-breaking phenomenon by sensing a fault on the line it has been connected to. … Read more
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Transformer on NO Load Condition- Phasor Diagram of Transformer
A transformer on no load means its secondary winding is not connected to the electrical load and the current in the secondary winding is zero. … Read more
Battery Life and Performance Factors
The life of a battery is adversely affected by several factors like cycle life, depth of discharge, recharge rate, and temperature. I will explain the … Read more
Shunt Resistor- Working, Specifications, and Applications
A shunt resistor is a passive electronic circuit element commonly used to detect current flow. Thus, it acts as a current-sensing resistor. The detection of … Read more
Voltage Drop: Definition, Formula, and Examples
Voltage drop is the amount of voltage reduction that occurs in all components of the circuit caused by impedance when current flows through it. Therefore, … Read more
Voltage Divider- Circuit, Equation, Applications, Solved Problem
A voltage divider circuit is formed using two resistors connected in the series, and the circuit outputs a portion of its input across resistors. Voltage … Read more
Floating Neutral- Effect and How to Test & Fix it
A floating neutral condition happens when the neutral is not properly connected to the ground. The floating neutral can cause a risk of fire and electric … Read more
What is Power Transformer Diagram?
We can know the different components of the transformer and connections by a power transformer diagram. The power transformer diagram shows the interconnections of the … Read more
Surge Current Causes and Prevention
Surge current is the abnormally high current drawn by the electrical or electronic devices at startup. After a short period of time, the current returns … Read more
Time Delay Fuses | Dual Element Fuses | Slow Blow Fuses
Time delay fuses do not blow out on momentarily current spikes and provide protection against overload and short circuit. They are used for those applications … Read more