Difference between Solid and Stranded Wire
The two types of wires- solid wire and stranded wire are widely used in electrical systems. Wires are electrical conductors that carry the electric current
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AC Power: What is it?
There are two types of voltage sources used in an electric circuit viz. AC source and DC source and electric power can be classified into
Hall Effect Sensor Working Principle and Applications
This article describes the Hall effect sensor working principle and applications. Hall Effect is named after Edwin H Hall who discovered the basic fundamental principle
Centre Tapped Transformer- Construction, Working & Applications
A centre tapped transformer has a center tap on its secondary windings. The center tap divides the secondary windings into two equal parts, and it
Dual Voltage Transformer
A dual voltage transformer is a type of transformer that has two different output voltages. A Dual voltage transformer has two separate winding that may
Power Transformer Explosion: Why it Happens & What to do?
Transformer explosion cause interruption of the power supply to facilities and buildings connected to the transformer. Therefore, we need to ensure the reliable operation of
Losses in Induction Motor
There are two types of losses that occur in induction motors are- fixed and variable loss. The fixed losses are core loss and mechanical loss,
Cascaded Transformer Method for Generating AC High Voltage
The cascaded transformer is used for the generation of AC high voltage. AC high voltage is required for testing electrical equipment like transformers, cables, switchgear,
What is a Fluxmeter? – Construction, working and Applications
In this article, we will discuss the definition, construction, advantages and disadvantages, and applications of a fluxmeter. Magnetic flux is an important electromagnetic property, which
Load Bus, Generator Bus and Slack Bus
Load Bus, Generator Bus, and Slack Bus are three important terminologies used in the power system. The power system mainly covers the generation, transmission, and