Electrical

Differences between Rated, Operating & Nominal Voltage The voltage or potential difference is the difference in the electric potential between two points. It is measured in volts & denoted v. The electrical & electronics components are made for specific voltage & current ratings that it can withstand & operate on. Each of these ratings is mentioned in its datasheet. But …

A Brief List of Applications of Diode with Details A diode is a two-terminal semiconductor device that conducts electrical current in only one direction when the potential difference between its terminals exceeds certain limit. Diodes are the most used devices in any electronics devices & their applications are unlimited which depends on the types of the diodes. In this article, …

What is an Ideal Transformer And Its Characteristics? Before understanding what an ideal transformer is, let look into what a real transformer actually is. Transformer: A transformer is a static electrical device that transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another while increasing or decreasing the voltage/Current & maintaining the frequency constant. A transformer works on the principle of Faraday’s …

What are Instrument Transformers | Its Types & Advantages A transformer is an Electrical device used for the transfer of electrical energy between two circuits with increasing or decreasing the voltage & current levels.   Instrument Transformer: It is a type of transformer that is used for its high accuracy and isolation to decrease any voltage or current levels for …

What is a Transformer | its Operation of Working, Characteristics & Applications A transformer is a very common and widely used electrical device. It has applications from mini mobile devices that can fit into a pocket to heavy industrial machines. In this article, we are going to discuss the transformer, its principle operation, its characteristics & its applications.  Transformer A …

What are the Differences Between Power Transformer and Distribution Transformer Power transformer and distribution transformer may sound like the same type of transformer but they are very different. Before discussing their differences, let’s look into what transformer really is.     Transformer: A transformer is a stationary electrical device which works on Faraday’s law of mutual induction to transfer electrical …

What are the Different Types of Electrical Machines Electrical Machine: A device capable of inter-conversion between electrical energy and mechanical energy is called Electrical Machine. In simple words, an electrical machine converts electrical energy into mechanical energy & vice versa. A transformer is also an Electrical machine with an exception that it converts voltage & current levels. Types of Electrical Machines: …

Comparison Between Synchronous & Induction Motor AC machines are classified into Synchronous & induction machine also known as the asynchronous machine. They are the most used machines in the industry with many applications. Before going into the comparison between these two types, let’s look into it one by one. Synchronous Motor: It is an alternating current machine which runs at …

Difference Between Electrical & Electronics Engineering These two Engineering fields may sound the same but in details, they are both worlds apart. Based on the fact that both of these fields Electrical & Electronics Engineering deals with electricity makes them similar. But the reality is that the similarity ends right there. Electrical Vs Electronics Engineering & Devices Electrical Engineering deals …

What Is a Transformer? Its Working Principle, Functional Design Aspects & Safety Precautions  What is a Transformer? Transformer is a static electrical device which transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another circuit using the principles of electromagnetic induction, either increasing or decreasing the input voltage & current. Electrical power transmission over immense distances from generating stations to remote areas …