The most crucial difference between the AC and the DC transmission line is that the AC transmission line uses three conductors for power transmission whereas the DC transmission line requires two conductors. The other differences between the AC and DC transmission lines are explained below in the comparison chart. The transmission line is a closed…
Read moreThe measurement is the result of the comparison of standard and the unknown quantity. The result of the measured quantity is generally expressed in numeric forms. In other words, the measurement is the process through which the physical parameters like heat, displacement, force etc. is converted into the easily readable numeric value. Methods of Measurement…
Read moreDefinition: The Wagner earthing device is used for removing the earth capacitance from the bridges. It is a type of voltage divider circuit used to reduces the error which occurs because of stray capacitance. The Wagner Earth device provides high accuracy to the bridge. At high frequency, stray capacitance is induced between the bridge elements,…
Read moreThe power of three-phase AC circuit is used in large industries for running the heavy machines. The power of single-phase AC circuit is used for operating the small household devices. The magnitude of three phase ac circuit power is three times more than the power of the single phase circuit. Consider if P is the…
Read moreDefinition: The optical pyrometer is a non-contact type temperature measuring device. It works on the principle of matching the brightness of an object to the brightness of the filament which is placed inside the pyrometer. The optical pyrometer is used for measuring the temperature of the furnaces, molten metals, and other overheated material or liquids.…
Read moreDefinition: The tachometer which uses the light for measuring the speed of rotation of shaft or disc of machines is known as the photoelectric tachometer. The opaque disc with holes on its periphery, light source and laser are the essential parts of the photoelectric tachometer. The tachometer consists the opaque disc which is mounted on the…
Read moreOne of the significant difference between the LVDT (Linear variable differential transformer) and the RVDT (Rotatory Variable Differential Transformer) is that the LVDT changes the linear motion into the alternating electrical signals whereas the RVDT translate the angular displacement into an electrical signal. The other differences between the LVDT and RVDT are shown below in…
Read moreThe most significant difference between the active and reactive power is that the active power is the actual power which is dissipated in the circuit. Whereas, the reactive power is the useless power which only flows between the source and load. The other differences between the active and reactive power are explained below in the comparison…
Read moreDefinition: The maximum demand indicator measures the maximum amount of power requires by the consumer at the particular interval of time. The indicator is designed in such a way so that they measure the base and peak load but unable to measures the sudden short-circuit or starting high current of the motor. It is designed…
Read moreDefinition: The Hot Wire Anemometer is a device used for measuring the velocity and direction of the fluid. This can be done by measuring the heat loss of the wire which is placed in the fluid stream. The wire is heated by electrical current. The hot wire when placed in the stream of the fluid,…
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