Factors which affect power rates of generation companies
Learn which factors effect the tariffs set by electricity companies for your electric bills
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How to calculate your electric bill?
Learn how the find the electricity consumed in your house and keep a check on your bills.
Continue ReadingKnow about the single phase induction motors
To make single phase motor a self starting one, it can be converted into a two –phase motor during the starting period. For this purpose, along with …
Continue ReadingKnow how to control the speed of slip ring motors
A slip ring motor or a phase wound motor is an induction motor which can be started with full line voltage, applied across its stator terminals. The …
Continue ReadingLearn about electricity transmission efficiency and how it is calculated
Do you know what is meant by efficiency of electricity transmission? If not, just find out from this article
Continue ReadingSpeed control of slip ring induction motors - Part II
Slip Ring induction motor’s speed can be controlled by injecting e.m.f into its rotor circuit. Read here to know about the Kramer system of …
Continue ReadingWhat is mean by load curve in electrical engineering?
This article explains the concept of a load curve in a simple and easy to understand manner. Read on to find out more inside
Continue ReadingElectricity demand in US - Learn about various parameters affecting demand
Power generation is a commercial activity and hence the forces of demand and supply are important for companies. Just learn about the demand of …
Continue ReadingHow do Doorbells Work? Learn the Operating Principle of the Common Door Bell
An electrical door bell is a very simple machine that is used every day in our life. Learn more about how this device works in your home.
Continue ReadingConstruction of squirrel cage induction motor explained
The reason for the name “Squirrel cage” is because of the type of rotor used in these motors. Almost 95% of the induction motors used is of squirrel …
Continue ReadingSlip Ring Motor Fundamentals
Slip ring motors usually have a “phase-wound” rotor. This type of rotor has a 3-phase, double-layer, distributed winding consisting of coils used in …
Continue ReadingSquirrel 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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