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Electricity and Electromagnetism: Theory and Applications
Undoubtedly one of the few major discoveries of humankind throughout history, electricity has changed our…
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The Basics of Battery Technology
Battery technology has come a long way over the centuries. Copper and lime or lemon…
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Using Transformers in Electrical Engineering
Transformers are among the most common of electrical devices found in power plants, substations, electrical,…
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Types of Batteries and Their Applications
A battery is a source of electrical energy, which is provided by one or more…
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Comparison of Lithium Ion to Lithium Iron Battery
What are the major differences between Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron batteries? Is the only…
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Power Engineering Basics and Job Profiles Explained
What does the term Power Engineering mean? What are its benefits? How did it come…
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The Mathematics of Resistance
Resistance may be a necessary evil but even then it has not been given a…
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What Causes Flares or Arcing in Substations?
Arcing and flares at substations can become a big problem. Why do they happen, and…
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Controlling AC Motor Speed Using VFDs Through Constant V/F Ratio
A resistive load can be simply controlled by varying the applied voltage. But controlling inductive…
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How Dry Cell Batteries Generate Electricity
Normally a dry cell is also referred to as a Zinc-Carbon Leclanche cell. It is…