Alternating Current
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Can We Operate a 60Hz Transformer on 50Hz Supply Source and Vice Versa?
What Happens When a 50Hz Transformer Operates on 60Hz and Vice Versa? Let’s suppose we have a transformer with same rating and parameters when operated at 60Hz and 50Hz supply…
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Is Lightning AC or DC ?
Is Lightning Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)? Lightning is a transient impulse, meaning it’s neither purely AC nor DC, but rather a combination of both. In other words,…
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Why Can’t a Transformer Be Operated on DC Supply?
What Happens When the Primary of a Transformer is Connected to the DC Supply? A transformer is a device which step-up or step-down the level of AC current or voltage…
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What Happens When an AC Line Touches a DC Line?
What Happens When DC Equipment are Operated on AC Voltage and Vice Versa ? AC and DC Mixed Operated Devices There is no simple, one-word answer like ‘Yes’ or ‘No’…
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Types of Inductors and Their Applications
Different Types of Inductors and their Applications There are different types of inductors used in the industry. Each of these different types has some special uses & application such as…
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What is Inductor – Its Working, Parameters, Factors & Applications
Inductor and its Working, Parameters, Factors and Applications An inductor is one of the most used electrical components in a circuit. It is referred by many names such as choke,…
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Peak Voltage and Peak to Peak Voltage Calculator
Peak Voltage (VP) and Peak-to-Peak Voltage (VP-P) Calculator Peak Voltage Calculator This calculator can be used to calculate the Peak Voltage or Max Voltage value (VPK or VMAX) of a…
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RMS Voltage Calculator – From Average Value, Peak & Peak to Peak Value
RMS Voltage Value Calculator This calculator can be used to calculate the RMS Voltage value (VRMS) of a sine wave from different related values such as average value (VAV), peak…
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RMS Value, Average Value, Peak Value, Peak Factor And Form Factor in AC
What is RMS Value, Peak Value, Average Value, Instantiations Value, Form Factor, Peak Factor & Other related Terms to AC Circuits and Sine wave? AC and DC Currents It is…
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Maintenance of Transformer – Power Transformers Maintenance, Diagnostic & Monitoring
Maintenance of Power Transformer – Transformer Diagnostic and Monitoring Introduction Being transformers static machines without any moving and turning parts, they are very reliable machines, and if maintained properly, can…
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