Thermocouple Calibration Procedure
Thermocouples are non-adjustable measuring devices, so we cannot calibrate them. However, we can validate functioning for a range of temperature …
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Electrical Safety Around Water
Electrical safety is an important issue in working areas where water is used as a base element. We need to follow some precautions and instructions …
Continue ReadingAre the New Lighting Facts Labels Good for Consumers?
The FTC recently extended the deadline for changing to the Lighting Facts packaging label to January 1, 2012. The label is supposed to make it easier …
Continue ReadingThe Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The magnetic properties of the nuclei of atoms can be used to yield chemical information. The nuclear magnetic resonance phenomenon is the basis of …
Continue ReadingBest of 555 Timer Application Circuits Explained
The article presents some very useful, assorted IC 555 application circuits, which depict the two basic operating modes of the IC- the astable and the …
Continue ReadingHelp! My Air Conditioner Compressor makes a Buzzing Noise Instead of Starting
Noisy air conditioners can be annoying and potentially troublesome. It’s best to catch problems early, while they’re easy and inexpensive to …
Continue ReadingHow to Make Simple SCR Circuits
The article relates the technical specifications of SCRs and their working principles through an easy to understand, step-wise explanation. The …
Continue ReadingHow to Build a Car Immobilizer Using VHF Wireless Remote Control Circuit
You might be very frequently hearing those “squeaking” alarm sounds, after which an individual can be seen confidently walking away from the car just …
Continue ReadingSizing a Genset based on Determined Need
Generators for business use make sound economic sense if the power outages are a frequent occurrence, or if such outages are likely to cause hardships …
Continue ReadingDiscussion: Different Multiplexing Techniques
Multiplexing is a technology to transfer digital or analog data in daily use devices like telephone and television. Here, we discuss the various …
Continue ReadingHow to Calibrate a Light Meter
A light meter has become an important tool to measure the light levels for various areas like photosynthesis and photography. Here we take a look at …
Continue ReadingPower Factor Correction Transformers & Power Factor Calculations
Correction or improvement of the power factor of electrical equipment like transformers is done to reduce the required electric power and thereby save …
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