Squirrel Cage Motors - Starting Methods & Speed Control System
Contrary to what you might be led to believe on hearing its name, a squirrel cage motor does not have anything to do with the cute animal. Learn about …
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Starting of slip ring induction motor explained in an easy manner
The slip ring induction motor has two distinctly separate parts, one is the stator and other is the rotor. The stator circuit is rated as same in the …
Continue ReadingA.C. Induction Motor Design and Operating Principles
An electric motor is used for the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy. This conversion of electrical power to mechanical energy …
Continue ReadingSynchronous motor theory of operation and its construction
Do you know that a Synchronous Motor is electrically identical with an alternator or A.C. Generator? It can operate at a very high efficiency even at …
Continue ReadingSemiconductor basics - P type, N type semiconductors and their explanation
A junction refers to a place where two or more things form a connection. Find out about the PN junction and its role in semiconductor electronics
Continue ReadingTypes of AC motors - Classification and uses of alternating current motors
Do you know how many types of electrical motors are there? Read to know about these motors which are commonly used in households as well as different …
Continue ReadingTypes of semiconductors - Learn about their classification
Semiconductors come in a variety of flavours and can be classified as per their majority carriers or dopant types. This article explains all these …
Continue ReadingBasic digital electronics - Structure of semiconductors and their usefulness
The roots of semiconductor behaviour lie in their unique crystal lattice and the way the atoms are arranged inside the lattice structure. Learn about …
Continue ReadingFour quantum numbers explained: Learn about the atomic structure of matter
If you have learnt about atomic structure, you certainly would be interested in knowing about the various quantum numbers including Azimuthal, Orbital …
Continue ReadingHow to solve electron configurations - Role of Pauli's principle
Learn how the hypothesis of Pauli can be used to find the number of electrons in each shell, sub-shell and sub-sub-shell of atoms.
Continue ReadingWhat is energy band: Learn how these bands are formed
Learn about the concept of energy bands in this article and the manner in which these bands are formed instead of discrete energy levels as postulated …
Continue ReadingNeil Bohrs atomic model - Learn about the basics of electricity
Have you ever wondered how the invisible atoms and their components are relevant to important phenomenon such as electricity? You need to know the …
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