Switched-Reluctance Motor Drives | Principle and Modes of Operation
The Switched-Reluctance Motor Drives system combines a simple motor construction and an economic power converter circuit which offers a superior performance drive with high overall efficiency and quite flexible control…
Starting of Electric Drive | Effect, Methods, and Energy Relations
Introduction The most important processes associated with a controlled electrical drive are: (i) Starting (ii) Speed control or variation of speed of rotation (iii) Braking and (iv) Reversing the direction…
Rating and Heating of Motors
Rating and Heating of Motors The size and rating of an electric motor essential for driving various applications, are influenced by multiple factors that ensure efficient and safe operation. These…
Drives | Types and Comparison Between AC Drives and DC Drives
Drives A drive is an electrical or electronic device used to control the speed and motion of electrical machines such as motors robots etc. The device used for motor speed…
SVC | Controller and Protective Functions
SVC Controller The block diagram of the basic SVC Controller incorporating a voltage regulator is shown in Fig. This shows that both voltage (VSVC) and current (ISVC) signals are obtained…
Physical Sensors | Classification, Types, and Advantages
Introduction Physical sensors are devices that detect and respond to physical input from the environment. They convert various types of physical quantities, such as light, temperature, pressure, motion, or proximity,…
Motor Braking | Types, Advantages, and, Applications
Introduction Electric braking provides a more consistent and controlled way to rapidly stop a running motor compared to mechanical braking, which relies on the condition and quality of brake shoes…
Electric Traction | Speed-Time Curve
Electric Traction The movement of vehicles by electrical energy is known as Electric Traction. In other words, driving force is obtained by Electric energy. The electrical input to the motors…
Difference Between AC and DC Welding
Welding Welding is joining two materials, like thermoplastics or metals, at a high temperature by melting the base material and the filler metal. AC Welding The term "AC welding" refers…
Difference Between Filament Lamps and Fluorescent Tubes
Electric Lamps An electric lamp is a device that can generate artificial light by consuming electric energy. Filament lamps Filament word is related to wire and by passing current through a wire,…
