What is the difference between Latching Current and Holding Current in an SCR ?
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Latching current is the minimum current which is required to flow from the anode to the cathode to switch "ON" the SCR. Holding cu...
Motor Bearings – Functions and Types
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The bearings can be one of the two types, a plain bearing (sliding contact) or an anti-friction bearing (rolling bearing), depending on the ...
DC Compound Motor - An Overview
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A compound motor is a combination of shunt and series motor i.e., a series field winding, wound with heavy copper conductor on top of the sh...
Torque in DC and AC Motors
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Torque in DC The direction of the developed torque may be determined from an end view of the conductors and magnet poles. The direction of f...
DC Arc Welder Generator
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Direct current (DC) generators are machines that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. This conversion of energy is based on the...
Fusing Current
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Fusing Current refers at which the fuse is designed to melt and disconnect the circuit. Wiring rules specify the fusing current for differe...
Polarization in Dielectrics
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‘Polarization’ , denoted by ‘P’ is defined as the difference between the induced electric field ‘D’ and imposed electric field ‘E’ within a...
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