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Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism.

23,056 Questions

What is the SI unit of charge?

coulomb

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Coulomb (symbol C) is a derived unit for electrical charge in SI; the base units are:

1 C = A x s

So, the coulomb is the electrical charge transported by an ampere in one second.

How rotar rotates of DC motor?

The rotor in a DC motor rotates because the magnetic field in either the rotor or the stator is constantly changing. If it is a brush type DC motor, then the rotor field changes as the rotor moves to a new position on the commutator. If it is a brush-less type DC motor, then there is some circuitry associated with the stator that changes the stator field.

What is the purpose of a contactor and a relay?

to protect or to calculate the operating conditions of an electrical system and to camand circuitbreaker to trip in any fault detection.relay is the one which detects the abnormal condition of the circuit and signals the circuit breaker to trip(open).....

Is voltage measured between two points?

Yes. Voltage is the electric potential difference between two points. Always.

Volts is an SI derived unit representing the potential across a conductor that causes a current of one ampere to flow when one watt of power is being dissipated in that conductor. As such, it also means joules per coulomb.

What causes the axle to spin in an electric motor?

Switching the field voltage to the coils forces the magnets to move.

Why can't human beings sit safely on electric power lines?

Theoretically, human beings can sit safely on an individual overhead line conductor, providing no part of their body comes into contact with another conductor or the earth. In practise, of course, it's another story as it's highly improbable that anyone could approach a high-voltage line in the first place!

What is clearence between phase to phase in 33 kv?

The clearance between 33-kV line (not 'phase'!) conductors depends on whether they are rigid (e.g. busbars) or can move (e.g. overhead lines); whether they are insulated or in air; etc.. So there are several 'clearance' distances. All are published on the internet -so you can do a search to find out for yourself.

How much current does 300 sq mm cable carry?

A 228 sq mm conductor equates to 450 MCM. A conductor of 450 MCM is not a standard AWG wire size. A standard 400 MCM will carry 380 amps. A standard 500 MCM will carry 430 amps. Difference between 400 and 500 MCM amperage's is 50 amps. Transposing between the two amperage's of 50 amps will be 380 + 25 = 405 or 430 - 25 = 405 amps. This is a very rough calculated answer for the question.

Which meter measures the potential difference in the circuit?

A voltmeter measures the potential difference between two points,

whether or not the two points are in the same circuit.

What is the importance of ammeter?

An ammeter measures current, an important variable in electronics.

How do you calculate copper wire resistance?

if we know resistivity of copper i.e is very small (1.68×10−8)

transposing the definition to make resistance the subject (Pouillet's law):

R is the electrical resistance of a uniform specimen of the material (measured in ohms, Ω) is the length of the piece of material (measured in metres, m)A is the cross-sectional area of the specimen (measured in square metres, m²).

What does 50 hertz or 60 hertz mean in an electrical generator?

The unit hertz means "cycles per second" and is a measure of the frequency of variation of anything which changes during a set period of time, including electric current and voltage. Saying that a generator of electricity runs at 50 hertz means that its current and voltage changes regularly at a rate of 50 times per second. Saying that a generator of electricity runs at 60 hertz means that its current and voltage changes regularly at a rate of 60 times per second. The Hertz value can be changed on the generator by increasing or decreasing the speed (RPM) of the prime mover. The generator has a feed back unit that monitors the frequency and automatically applies more power to the prime mover if the load increases and the generator RPM starts to slow down. The reverse happens if the load drops off and the generator starts to speed up, the power to the prime mover will be reduced. On a diesel generator it is the fuel flow that is increased and decreased to keep the frequency at a constant value. On a water turbine it is the water flow that is increased and decreased to keep the frequency at a constant value.

How do you add resistance in parallel circuit?

the formula is 1/RT = 1/R1 + 1/R2 +.... + 1/Rn

RT being total

R1 being resistance in first path

R2 being resistance in parallel path

Why does resistance increase in thinner wires?

A thick wire has its cross section area more than that of the thin one .Since the resistance of a material is inversely proportional to its resistance, resistance of thick wire is less compared to.[as cross section area increases the no electrons drifted increases].this applies only to OHMICdevices.

Is the main circuit breaker is a sum of the sub circuit breaker?

Typically yes because that is what makes sense. However, the subpanel could have the same size breaker as long as the panel were rated for that amperage and the wire sizes were appropriate.

What does a generac generator do?

Generac is a brand of generator, what they do will depend on the model you buy. Most models of Generac generators are set to switch on automatically in the case of the a black out but they also have commercial generators for use in business (particularly construction) and RV generators

How do you power generators?

A generator produces electrical energy by harnessing mechanical energy and using that to rotate coils in a magnetic field.

Can a bad circuit breaker on a 3 phase motor cause the motor to run backwards?

No.

If the motor runs backwards, swap any two phases to reverse the rotation, like this:

Old wiring:

phase A - brown wire - motor lead T1

phase B - yellow wire - motor lead T2

phase C - orange wire - motor lead T3

New wiring:

phase A - brown wire - motor lead T2

phase B - yellow wire - motor lead T1

phase C - orange wire - motor lead T3

How can you measure electric motor RPM without a strobe?

Two methods, one uses a dial that is held in the center of the revolving shaft and is directly read off of the dial face. The second method uses a strobe light. The light is focused on the shaft and the dial on the strobe is turned until it looks like the shaft has come to a stand still. The RPM is read off of the meter face of the strobe light.

What is a difference between motor and generator?

A generator uses the rotation of a coil of wire in a magnetic field to generate an electric current (also known as a dynamo), while a motor uses electricity flowing through a coil of wire placed at right angles to a magnetic field to produce rotation of the coil. Look up Fleming's left and right hand rules in a Physics textbook for further information.

Rupturing capacity of a circuit breaker?

the maximum short current that can be safely break by the circuit breaker.

What is an armored wire?

A cable with a steel sheath.

Answer

Armoured cables are cables designed to by laid underground. An armoured cable is a cable whose conductors are protected from mechanical damage by an outer layer of steel tapes or wire. The armour itself is protected against corrosion by an outer waterproof layer. The steel tape or wire is wound around the cable to maintain its flexibility.