Why Power in Pure Inductive and Pure Capacitive Circuit is Zero?
This article describes why the power in pure inductive and capacitive circuits is zero. The inductors and capacitors are the basic building blocks of an … Read more
What is the importance of slip in an induction motor?
The induction motor can’t run if there is no slip. What is a slip of an induction motor? Let us first understand the slip of … Read more
Transformer Oil | Testing, Types and Properties
This article describes transformer oil testing, oil types, and their properties. Transformer Insulating Oil is used in the transformer for insulation and cooling purposes. What … Read more
Why does an Induction Motor has Poor Power Factor at NO Load?
The power factor of an induction motor is very low, in the range of 0.1 to 0.3 when the motor runs at no load. There … Read more
Deep Bar Double Cage Induction Motor
Double Cage Rotor Induction Motor provides high starting torque and low starting current. In this post, we will discuss the construction, operation, and characteristics of … Read more
Difference Between Ohmic and Non-Ohmic Conductors
Ohmic Vs. non-Ohmic Conductors The difference between ohmic and non-ohmic conductors can be found by knowing the relationship between voltage and current. When the voltage … Read more
Why transformer rated in KVA, Not in KW?
The transformer is rated in KVA, not in KW. It supplies power to electrical loads like motors and heaters, which have their own power factor. … Read more
Why Motor rated in KW instead of KVA?
The induction motor and the transformer work on the same principle, that is, Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. The motor is rated in kW instead of KVA, … Read more
What is the Difference between kW and kVA?
kW is the unit of active power that is consumed by the load for doing real work. The real power drawn from the system is … Read more
Semiconductor Fuses and their Application
Semiconductor fuses are used for short circuit protection of semiconductor devices like Silicon Control rectifiers (SCRs), Insulated Gate Bipolar Devices(IGBTs), diodes, triacs, thyristors, and similar … Read more