Power and Energy Meters Types
Power meters in the times of mechanical instruments required two coils, one for voltage connected across the circuit … Read More
SCR Thyristor Phase Control | Circuit
Phase control is the most common technique employed in thyristor power control. Where phase-control techniques are employed, only … Read More
Programmable Unijunction Transistor (PUT) Basics
The programmable unijunction transistor is a device that overcomes the major disadvantages of the UJT. This article covers … Read More
Unijunction Transistor (UJT) Basics
Thyristor power-control devices must be accompanied by a circuit that provides pulses of current to the gate terminal … Read More
TRIAC Basics
This article covers Triac Construction, Operation, Characteristics, Testing, and Applications along with the relevant circuit and block diagrams. … Read More
Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
This article covers Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) construction, Operation, Commutation, Characteristics, Gate Requirements, Testing, and Applications along with the … Read More
AC Power Control Methods
A wide variety of methods has been developed to control the AC power in a load. Some have … Read More
Electric Motor Protection Devices
Generally, the circuits supplying electric motors should be protected against overload and fault currents. In addition, any unattended … Read More
DC Motor Protection Methods
In general, DC motors require the same sort of protection as AC motors. Thermal and magnetic overload protection … Read More
Electric Motor Protection
One common cause of electric motor failure is temperatures rising above design values. This can occur because of … Read More
Induction Motor Speed Control Methods
In this article, we have covered induction motor speed control methods along with their circuit diagrams in details: … Read More
Induction Motor Starter
The following are push-button motor starter circuits for the more common types of starters. It must be emphasized … Read More
