What are the danger of working in a Hydro-Electric Power Plant?
The lubrication for the generators is toxic and the electro-magnetic waves will fry you from the inside out.
Why is it better not to use metal to create static electricity?
Static electricity basically refers to an electric charge stored on a location, unable to move. It only moves when it finds a way to be transported, by a conductor. Commonly it can be seen discharging abruptly, in an uncontrolled way, when the charge level exceeds the insulating limit of air. Like on lighting or when taking out a sweater. Metals are conductors, hence it is hard to create a charge on a medium that facilitates its movement.
That is why a wool sweater, a plastic based carpet and dry air are static charges friends, because they are insulators that prevent charges from moving and neutralizing.
Even bad conductor like leather shoes can prevent static charges from storing, while plastic sneakers an sports pants give you a static shock.
Can you leave your cell phone charger plugged in all the time?
Yes, the phone will prevent overcharging of the batt. Not the recommended way to charge a phone and might reduce the life of the equipment; but you can do it without any catastrophic problems.
How long would electricity last in the UK or US if something wiped out most of humanity?
this depends... much of the power in the UK is supplied by nuclear power, and these power plants are mostly regulated by computors.. i assume its down to luck more than anything else.
The higher voltage does have a bearing on the amount of current produced. When the body becomes the resistance in the circuit, the following list is the tolerances that the body can stand.
Less than 1/2 milliamp no sensation
1/2 to 2 milliamps threshold of perception
2 to 10 milliamps muscular contraction
5 to 25 milliamps painful shock (may not be able to let go)
Over 25 milliamps could be violent muscular contraction
50 to 100 milliamps ventricular fibrillation
over 100 paralysis of breathing.
What is the difference between two and four wire phones?
You are referrring to the line cord I presume: The cord that connects the telephone set to the jack. A two-wire cord will work for a single-line telephone set. A four-wire cord will support a two-line telephone. If you use a two-wire cord on a two-line telephone set, line two will be dead on the set. A four-wire cord will , of course, work just fine for a single-line set. When you look at the plugs on the ends of the four-wire cord, you will see four small contacts: The middle two are for "line one" and the outer two are for "line two". Sometimes there may me a six-position/contact plug on the ends, with the two outer-most positions not having any wiring connected to them. Line cords also come in 6- and 8- wire configurations for other various types of multi-line analog and digital telephone sets.
What tests should be done to verify the capabilities of data network cables?
Cross pairs, Opens/shorts and Split pairs tests.
It is just advised so to make cleaner and less messier joints. It might melt down during the shorts and cause damage. Use Electrical tape to cover up the joints and make sure they are strong. if the wire have multiple strands then you should first put both the joining wires together and then wind them together. This will help you make stronger joints.
How do you install a new telephone line?
If you have a single line phone you simply attached the colored wires to the matching colored screws on the wall plate. You only use the red and green wires for a single line phone. Do not cut off the yellow and blacks, simple lay them back and wrap them around the phone line. This will allow you to use them in the future should you go to a 2-line phone or get DSL.
Do you need a special aerial to receive high definition television on a freeview box?
Antennas are designed to work in certain frequency bands. They are essentially "tuned" to one or more bands (Depending on elements used) to increase the gain in those bands. Now if the signal is strong enough from all channels you can get by with just connecting a wire to the antenna input. The length of the wire in terms of the wavelengths of the signals being received determines how well the antenna matches to the incoming signal. So the answer is try using your old antenna and if you have signal strength problems you can rotate the antenna or get one specifically designed for your HD channels. Another option is to use an amplifier at the antenna to boost signal going to the TV.
If you are close enough to the broadcasting station, you can use a coat-hanger, so NO it doesn't require a special antenna to receive the digital high definition signal locally.
What does the chemical energy stored in the batteries change into when the flashlight turns on?
Chemical energy stored in a battery changes into electrical energy.... Not so complicated
How does globalization affect your daily life?
how the globalization and internet affect your daily life
What is an ambient light sensor on a monitor?
It Is A Sensor That Detect Light So If Its Dark Your Screen Monitor Brightness Will dim down so you're not looking at one source of extreme bright light, When Its Bright The Screen Monitor Will go up to compensate for the extra light around you so you can still see the monitor comfortably
What is the difference between a closed and shutdown socket?
difference is the shutdoun means when client shutdown its own side after sending last fin ack.....without concerning abt the last data packet.and close is the proper terimation b/w both client and server.....server close the connection after sending last data packet.the main close function come into point with tcp 3 way termination process
A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. Its basic function is to detect a fault condition and, by interrupting continuity, to immediately discontinue electrical flow. Unlike a fuse, which operates once and then must be replaced, a circuit breaker can be reset (either manually or automatically) to resume normal operation. Circuit breakers are made in varying sizes, from small devices that protect an individual household appliance up to large switchgear designed to protect high voltage circuits feeding an entire city.
Types:
MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)-rated current not more than 100 A. Trip characteristics normally not adjustable. Thermal or thermal-magnetic operation. Breakers illustrated above are in this category.
MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker)-rated current up to 2500 A. Thermal or thermal-magnetic operation. Trip current may be adjustable in larger ratings.
Fuses - These come in various sizes and make ups. The downside is most fuses need replacing after tripping.
What is the primary purpose of the AAMA?
The AAMA, or the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, advocates for manufacturers and professionals. One of its functions is the publishing of quality standards for products.
This is a common misconception. A standard 240 utility feed, common in the US, and a 120/240 feed are one in the same, the exact same thing. It is called (historically) an Edison connection.
If you have a 240 volt single-phase supply, with two hot conductors, a neutral, and a ground wire, then you already have 120/240 service.
If you do not understand the terms above, then hire a qualified electrician to make the connection for you.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator
to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
Circuit debugging is a type of software program that tries to fix problems within the computer. For example, if a printer is not working properly that is attached to the computer, the debugging program can try to find out what the problem is. It may or may not automatically fix a problem.
Engineers that I have worked with state in their specifications that all meggered wires must have a reading of 5 Meg ohms or higher. If the reading is lower that this benchmark start checking splices especially if it is an underground installation. Water usually accumulates in underground conduit systems and when the wires are pulled in there is a certain amount of conductor scraping. This starts the downward spiral from infinity. Check termination points close to the exit point of the conduit. A certain amount of evaporation from the conduit condensates on the terminal points.
Will transformer operate if a battery is used for the input voltage across the primary?
Transformers only work on a.c. This is because it's necessary to have a changing primary current in order to induce a voltage into the secondary winding.
If you connect a battery across a transformer, it will not work. Furthermore, if the voltage of the battery matches that of the rated primary voltage, the resulting very large d.c. current is likely to overheat the primary windings and even burn it out.
Copper cable size for 75 kw motor in star delta connection?
To answer the question the voltage of the motor is needed as the wires size is calculated from the FLA of the motor.
power p= 1.73*v*I*cos(phy)
(1)find = I ?
(2)assume resistivity of cu, lengh of wire
(3)assume voltage regulation % is (10%)
(4)V.R.(10%)=(vs-vr)/vr
(5)find vs from above
(6)find voltage drop=vs-vr
(7)vol.drop =IR=(----from above-----(kw))
(8)find resi from abv
(9)resi R= (rho*length)/c/s area
(10)find AREA.....................ANS
yes
Do receptacles that have back-wired push-in terminals accept 12 AWG conductors?
Yes, but my advice to you is don't use that method to terminate the receptacle just because it is there. The internal connection is just a spring tension holding the wire against a flat surface. That isas tight as the connection can become.
Take a bit more time and use the screw terminal. Make a hook in the wire and place it around the screw the same way as the screw turns in. This way the screw tightens the hook around the screw and the termination is the best that you an get.
Remember loose connections cause heat when under load and heat will cause premature failure of the device connected. Might as well do it right the first time.