Electric Motor
Wiring of control power transformer for motor control circuits
The motor branch circuit is usually a segment of a larger electrical distribution network in an industrial plant. The motor circuit supplies the required power to the various control devices in order for them to operate. In some cases, the various… Read more
Oct 28, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electric Motor
Direct On Line (DOL) Motor Starter
Different starting methods are employed for starting induction motors because Induction Motor draws more starting current during starting. We use a variety of starters in order to protect the windings from being damaged by the high current flow that is… Read more
Apr 22, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Electric Motor
Star-delta motor starter explained in details
Where is Star-Delta motor starter used? Well, the majority of induction motors are started directly on line (DOL), but when very big motors are started in this manner, the large starting current surges produce a disruption in the voltage on… Read more
Apr 10, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Lighting
Power supply of luminaires with magnetic ballasts
Fluorescent tubes and discharge lamps require the intensity of the arc to be limited, and this function is fulfilled by a choke (or magnetic ballast) placed in series with the bulb itself (see fig. 5 ). This arrangement is most… Read more
May 07, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
