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

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In an AC circuit with only an inductor what will an increase in frequency do?

Inductor impedance is given by jwL, where w=2*pi*frequency. Therefore as the frequency increases the impedance of the inductor increases, causing a larger current flow and a larger power dissipation across the inductor

Is there any physical difference between an AC induction motor and an alternator?

This from the "Induction motor" article in Wikipedia: "In principle, any AC electrical generator can be called an alternator." The only difference between an AC motor and an AC generator is whether one has electrical energy put in to get mechanical energy out, or whether one has mechanical energy put in to get electrical energy out. That means the answer to your question is basically, "There is no physical difference between an AC motor and an alternator." The unit in question can be used in either way, and assumes a name based on which way it is used.

How much voltage does a mobile charger need?

My mobile phone (an Alcatel) charger will supply 500 mA at 5 V. So the maximum continuous power it is capable of supplying will be the product of these two -i.e. 2.5 W. Of course, it won't necessarily ever reach that value in practise.

What engine size is needed fo 20kw generator?

Have a look at AuroraGenerators.com

If it is diesel your looking at about 1 gallon per hour however likely you are not running at full load. You can expect to be using on average 0.5 gallons per hour on an Aurora Diesel Generator

Why are you using DC voltage for pressure test?

There's no such thing as a 'negative voltage' in the 'polarity' sense, only in the 'direction' sense. So what exactly are you asking?

What normally causes motor overload?

Few electric motors have a heat related shutoff, or fuse.

If the motor's bearings overheat - usually through drying out because of no lubrication (grease or oil) - they will eventually seize up so that the motor is overloaded and draws too much current. In that condition the circuit protective device (circuit breaker or fuse) should act to stop supplying the motor with current.

***Original answer***

Many electric motors have an internal thermal shut-off to protect against overheating.

Overloading will cause a motor to overheat and shut off. Check the amp draw and the condition of the bearings.

What is the difference between open end and closed questioning?

Open end credit is when a borrower can continue to borrow and pay off in various amounts, such as a credit card.

Closed end is when the lender tells the borrower how much they can borrow and a fee schedule is set up which the borrower will pay until the debt is paid off, such as a car loan.

Will running a motor backwards generate power?

No. Motors can be run in either direction, clockwise or counter clockwise.

However, mechanically spinning an electric motor will generate electric power.

Why doesn't current decrease in series resistance circuit though resistance opposes current?

If you add another resistor or just increase the resistance the current will decrease. I think the statement you are talking about means that whatever the current is in the series circuit it will be the same everywhere in that circuit, on both sides of the resistance. The resistance lowers the current in the entire circuit, not just after the resistance.

How can you convert RPM into terms of Amps?

The question you pose doesn't make a lot of sense. An RPM is a unit of rotation and an amp is unit of electrical current. You can't convert these units just willy-nilly. Now if you were wondering about the correlation of RPMs in an electrical dynamo and the current produced, that would make more sense... I'm just not sure what you're asking.

What is transient voltage?

A transient voltage is a time varying voltage value. Transient says that the voltage value changes, especially from a steady state, to a new value, then back again.

Will the voltage dropped across each resistor be same if two unequal resistors are connected in parallel?

yes ,they can be connected ,then they both will drive the current through that resistance ,the current through that resistance will be the sum of currents due to each individual source taking only one at a time (use superpositon theorem)

If voltage changes in a ac circuit what happens to current?

Voltage attempts to make a current flow, and current will flow if the circuit is complete. It is possible to have voltage without current, but current cannot flow without voltage. The answer is "yes",voltage remains the same as current moves through the circuit.As the voltage remains constant, current increases in the circuit.

How many output amps is a 75 kva 208v-480v?

1kw=1.25kva

by this relation 75kva=60kw

p=1.732*380*I*1

I=60000/1.732*380*1

I=91Amps

Comment

Power factor is irrelevant to this question. You don't need to convert the kV.A rating to kilowatts, simply divide 75 000 V.A by (1.732 x 380). The answer is 114 A.

This, of course, assumes that the question refers to a three-phase generator and that 380 V is the line voltage.

How long does current flow in one direction when sixty herts is used?

When 60 hertz current is used, current flows in one direction for half a second. This is because for 60 Hz frequency, polarity changes 60 times in a second, meaning it flows in either direction for 500 Ms.

What is the potential difference between earth wire and live wire?

In formal electrical jargon, "potential difference" describes voltage. So a 120 V live wire should have a 120 V potential to the earth wire.

Answer

It depends where you live. In Europe, the nominal potential difference between a line and earth conductor is approx 230 V (approximately, because earth potential might be a little lower than the neutral potential); for North America, the nominal potential difference is about 120 V.

Why out put current increase in transformer with capacitance load?

ferranti effect...

B.*If we use capacitive load the stator MMF aid the rotor MMF. It means that in times

of capacitive load rotor flux and main field flux are additive. So the alternator voltage increase with capacitance loading.

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Should a 3 phase motor run on star or delta?

It does not matter to the motor, just as long as the three phase voltage is what the motor specification requires.

HOWEVER..... While the motor will run in either star or delta, it will draw 3 times as much current in delta as it does in star, and will develop 3 times more torque (and power) in delta compared to star.

3 phase motors are often started in star, as it draws less current and is less likely to blow fuses, damage contacts and upset the supply system due to voltage drops. When the motor is near full speed, the motor is switched to delta connection for full power. This is called star-delta starting, and is suitable for light, low inertia loads such as fans or pumps. Because of the motor's reduced startup torque, it shouldn't be used for compressors, machines with heavy flywheels, or machines that come onto load before they reach full speed. Motors designed for star-delta starting will have 6 live terminals in their connection box.

Let's get a little bit technical. In star, each winding has L-N voltage across it (about 58% of the L-L voltage applied when in delta) - in Australia, our voltage from the active (live wire) to the neutral (return wire) is 230 volts, and the voltage from one active to another active is 400 volts. (230 / 400 is about 0.58, or 58%. and 400 / 230 is 1.73 or 173%). Connecting a motor in star puts 230 volts across each winding, and connects ONE winding to each supply phase. when running, it draws (say) 10 amps, and develops about 6 kW / 8HP. In delta, each winding has 400 volts across it, and each supply line powers 2 windings, so the current increases by 1.73 (400 volts compared to 230 volts) and again by 1.73 (2 windings on a 3 phase system draw 1.73 times more current than one winding.) 1.73 squared is 3 - so in delta, the motor draws 3 times more current (30 amps), and delivers 3 times more power (18kW / 24HP).

Some motors are designed to be operated ONLY in star - they may have a label advising you of this, or they may have only one value of voltage and current on the nameplate. They will also usually have only 3 terminals inside the connection box. If you suspect that the motor is 'star only', but want to make sure, connect the motor in delta, and check the running current as soon as the motor is up to speed; if it is drawing more than the nameplate current, or the motor is noisy in delta, but not in star, stop the motor immediately and reconnect it in star, or the motor WILL burn out very quickly.

Is dc voltage the same as millvolts?

The v in vdc stands for volts. The dc stands for direct current. This is a voltage that you find in batteries and is not to be confused with AC which is alternating current which is the electricity in the utility grid that feeds your home electricity.

Convert kw single phase to 3 phase kva?

KVA is the unit for the apparent power i.e it's the vector sum of the true power in KW and the reactive power in reactive volt-amperage. So, to get the value of the KVA for the 30KW,just divide the active power(30kw) with the power factor of that load.

What cable size needed for 3KW geyser?

You need to know the amperage requirement of the pump and then you can calculate the wire size.