Electrical Machines

Equivalent Circuit of Electrical Transformer

What is the Equivalent Circuit of Transformer? An equivalent circuit of a transformer is a graphical representation of a transformer circuit in which the resistance and leakage reactance are imagined…
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How to Size a Generator? Portable, Backup & Standby for Home & Commercial Applications

How to Calculate the Right Size Generator for Home and Commercial Applications? A generator is a suitable alternative to provide electric power where and when you need it in case…
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How to Calculate the Right Size Battery? Battery Bank Size Calculator

Determine the Suitable Size of Battery Bank Capacity for Solar, Home & General Applications – Example & Calculator Direct usage of renewable energy like wind and solar power is not…
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What is Motor Generator Set and How Does it Work?

M-G Set – Construction, Working, Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications What is a Motor Generator Set? Motor Generator set is a device used to convert electrical power to another form of…
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Parallel Operation of Single-Phase & Three-Phase Transformers

Needs & Conditions for Parallel Connection of Transformers In a power system network, transformers are used to step up and step-down voltage levels. The rating of a transformer is selected…
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Parallel Operation of DC Generators – Synchronization of Generators

Parallel Operation of DC Generators – Condition, Advantages and Load Sharing In a power system network, power is supplied by many generators that are connected in an interconnected network. Instead…
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How to Run a Three-Phase Induction Motor on a Single-Phase Power Supply?

Running a 3-Φ Induction Motor on a 1-Phase Supply – 3 Methods According to the type of AC power supply, induction motors are classified into two types; three-phase induction motor…
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What happens if You Connect a 3-Φ Induction Motor to 1-Phase Supply?

What will happen to the 3-Φ (400V) Induction Motor If Connected to 1-Phase (230V) Supply? As the name suggests, a 3-phase induction motor must be connected to the three phases…
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What happens to the 3-Phase Motor When 2 Out of 3 Phases are Lost?

What will happen to the 3-Φ Induction Motor Incase of Failure of 2 of the 3-Phases? When a linear or balanced load is connected to the 3-Φ supply system, the…
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What happens to the 3-Phase Motor When 1 Out of 3 Phases is Lost?

What will happen to the 3-Φ Induction Motor Incase of Failure of 1 of the 3-Phases? A three phase induction motor must be connected to all the three phases for…
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