What are the five voltage produced by an ATX or BTX power supply?
+12V, -12V, +5V, -5V, +3.3V +12V, -12V, +5V, -5V, +3.3V
Resistors (R) in series are added by... Req = R1 + R2 + R3 + ... + Rn
In parallel... 1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... + 1/Rn
or Req = 1/(1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ... + 1/Rn)
because the incoming generator has be connected as a source and not a load to the grid. if the frequency of the incoming generator is lower than the grid frequency then ... it will behave as a motor drawing power from the grid and generator will trip in reverse power protection.
What is the reason for a grid voltage high?
There are strict standards relating to this. You should look up the standard that your power entity is under. With that said, a typical maximum may be 103 - 104%.
How much does it cost to run a 10 hp 3 phase motor at 208 volts?
The first thing that has to be done is find the amperage of the motor.
Amps = HP x 746/1.73 x E x %eff x pf. Amps = 10 x 746 = 7460/1.73 x 208 x .85 x .86 = 7460/179 = 42 amps.
A standard motor's efficiency between 5 to 100 HP is .84 to .91.
A standard motor's power factor between 10 to 100 HP is .86 to .92.
The formula for kilowatts is kW = I x E x 1.73 x pf/1000 = 42 x 208 x .86 = 7513 kW
Use this kW number times the amount of hours the motor runs to get kW/h. Use that figure for kW/h times the rate you pay for a kW/h in your area to give you the answer that you are looking for.
A baseload is the minimum load on a power station over a standard period.
Why do none of the windows work but there is not a fuse and circuit breaker is good what next?
I had the same problem with our 1998 Pontiac GP. Both windows suddenly failed to operate. Checked the circuit breaker, that was fine. Could not find any other type of fuse related to the windows. The answer? The electrical pigtail that should have been plugged into the two window operating switches on the drivers side door had come loose. Once reconnected, all was well. (To access the wiring, just GENTLY pry up the switch panel from the bottom - below the two window switches.)
How many current carrying conductors can share the same grounding conductor in a single phase panel?
5
How do you set up a megger to test insulation resistance on self regulating heat tracing?
One lead will go on the braided shield (this is essentially the ground), the other lead goes on the heating conductors. Megger either one lead at a time, or both conductors under the same lead. I usually test at 1000v - follow manufacture's spec if unsure.
You cannot test line to line with a megger. Testing line to line with an ohmmeter is of some use, as the ohmic value will be dependent on the length, wattage and, to some degree, the temperature of the heat trace. This test is most useful with more than one run of identical heat trace, or to track one piece over time. Values far outside of what is expected will indicate damaged (open or shorted) heat trace.
What is bad things about trains?
Maglev trains require a dedicated right-of-way and environment which is both costly and severely impacts the appearance and view along its entire right-of-way. There are no bad things that are obvious about maglev trains, only the system and environment upon which the maglev trains are operated.
How is cable size calculated when given the HP rating?
Wire sizing is based on the amperage. The formula you need to find amperage from HP for single phase is
, I = HP x 746/E x %eff x pf. For three phase I = HP x 746/1.73 x E x %eff x pf.
A standard motor's efficiency between 5 to 100 HP is .84 to .91.
A standard motor's power factor between 10 to 100 HP is .86 to .92.
I = Amperage, E = Voltage.
When you have calculated the amperage ask a electrician to look up the wire size for that specific amperage. He should have a code book and there is a list of wire sizes and amperages. The quickest way of finding the amperage is by looking on the motor's nameplate. There you will find all of the information that you need.
Why open loop control system is difficult to handle?
its no different than weather forecasting
if the temperature pressure, loading, rpm, viscosity, input, output, and load conditions remain the same open loop is just set and forget
if you flip the light switch the light comes on, no need to confirm that the light is on before walking down the stairs
The reson behibd this is that when we stand in front of tube light because the length of tube light is much more than your width The light from the tube light are not paralel to each other. So they have a wide range. When you stand in front of a tube light we don not allow the rays to travel through us. But as I already mentioned that the rays are not parralel. As they are not parallel some of these ray cover the shadow which would have formed otherwise. But still there is a very dull shadow but we are not able to see it. But as you go away from the tube the shadowy portion starts to become darker and darker. Because the rays which would cover the shadow becomes less.
Which type of conductors are used in capacitors?
The conductors in capacitors are typically made from thin plates (or foil) of very ductile metallic materials to get the most capacitance. These materials must also be inexpensive and widely available. Aluminum is typically the workhorse material for most conductors in capacitors. Tantalum is used as well for the Cathode plate. Silver is also appears in silver-mica capacitors, and are used for high-accuracy audio applications. I believe that Manganese Dioxide MnO2 is sometimes used, as well, for the anode plate.
A capacitor is a passive electronic component consisting of a pair of conductors separated by a dielectric (insulator). When there is a potential difference (voltage) across the conductors, a static electric field develops in the dielectric that stores energy and produces a mechanical force between the conductors. An ideal capacitor is characterized by a single constant value, capacitance, measured in farads. This is the ratio of the electric charge on each conductor to the potential difference between them.
16.32 volts
Why was the ac electrical generator invented?
"AC" is just a scientific term that refers to the fact that this generator produces electricity in an Alternating Current as opposed to "DC" which refers to Direct Current. Commonly, the plug outlet on the wall is AC, and the little black box electrical adapter for your cordless telephone is changing that AC current into DC current for the phone to work on. The phone line in your house runs on 24 volts DC, where the wall sockets are 124 volts AC.
What is open phase in induction motors?
The field windings of a three-phase motor are termed 'phase windings'. An 'open phase' means that one of these windings has become open-circuited -i.e. there is a break in the winding. Unfortunately, however, 'line conductors' are often incorrectly referred to as 'phase conductors', so a break in a line conductor could (incorrectly) be called an 'open phase'!
HP/.00134= Watts
Then
Watts divided by Volts = AMPS
For expample.
a .75 HP electric motor running on 220VAC uses 2.544 amps
.75 / .00134 = 559.7015 Watts
then
559.7015 / 220 = 2.544
It really does depend upon what you mean by 'shift'.
For purely-resistive circuits, the load current is in phase with the supply voltage. For reactive circuits, the load current will lead or lag the supply voltage; for capacitive-resistive circuits, the load current leads, whereas for inductive-resistive circuit, the load current lags.
You can change the angle by which the current leads or lags (the 'phase angle') by changing the amount of resistance or reactance.
How does a elevator relates to voltage?
An elevator can be compared to voltage in that both involve the concept of potential energy and movement. Just as an elevator uses electrical energy to lift a car and its passengers to a higher floor, voltage serves as the electrical potential difference that drives current through a circuit. Higher voltage can be thought of as a greater "push" that enables more energy to be transferred, similar to how an elevator can lift heavier loads with more power. Thus, both systems rely on the principle of converting stored energy into usable work.
"Clean load on top" typically refers to the practice of placing a clean, dry load on top of another load in a washing machine or dryer to ensure effective washing or drying. This helps maintain even distribution and prevents tangling or clumping of clothes. It's important to avoid overloading the machine to achieve optimal results. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for best practices.