Retrofit Emission Control Devices: Clean air is not just important. It is life. Every breath we take should be pure and safe. But sadly, the air around us is filled with harmful gases and tiny particles. These come from vehicles, factories, and other machines that burn fuel. One strong and smart solution to reduce this … Read more
What are Measuring Instruments? Measuring instruments are the tools that help us see and understand what’s happening inside an electric circuit. They show us things we can’t see with our eyes – like how much current is flowing or how much voltage is present. Now let’s understand their types. Types of Measuring Instruments There are … Read more
Armature Reaction – Definition When a motor or generator is running, there are two types of magnetic fields inside it. One magnetic field comes from the main field winding (which is supposed to be there), and the second one comes from the armature winding (the rotating part). Now, when the armature winding carries current, it … Read more
Commutation in dc machine Let’s imagine the heart of a DC generator — the armature — is always spinning. As it spins, the current in its wires keeps changing direction. That means it actually creates alternating current (AC), not direct current (DC) at first. But we call it a DC generator — why? That’s because … Read more
DC Shunt Generator A DC Shunt Generator is a special type of DC generator that is commonly used because it works on its own without needing any outside power to get started. It gives a stable voltage, whether you’re using it a little or a lot. Let’s understand characteristics of dc shunt generator how it … Read more
A DC machine is an electromechanical device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, or vice versa, using direct current (DC). It works on the fundamental principle of electromagnetic induction, which was discovered by Michael Faraday. DC machines are classified into two main types: DC generators and DC motors. A DC generator converts mechanical energy … Read more
What is Transmission Line? A transmission line is like a big electric road. Just like trucks carry goods from one city to another, a transmission line carries electricity from power stations to our homes, schools, offices, and factories. Simple Example: Imagine a water pipe. Water flows through the pipe and reaches your tap. In the … Read more
Electrical Power Distribution System The distribution system is the part of the electric supply network that delivers electricity from the distribution substation to the end consumers (homes, shops, farms, etc.). An electrical distribution system is a network of equipment that carries electricity from high-voltage transmission lines to homes, businesses, and other users. It acts as … Read more
Measurement of Power in Three-Phase Systems A wattmeter is a device used to measure the average or real power in AC circuits. While the method for measuring single-phase power is discussed in Chapter 1, this section focuses on the measurement of three-phase power. There are three main methods used for measuring the active (real) power … Read more
ideal Voltage and Current Sources Electricity is a part of our daily life. We use it to light our homes, run our fans, charge our phones, and power our TVs. But have you ever thought — where does this electricity come from? That’s where voltage sources and current sources come in. Let’s understand them in … Read more
Open circuit and short circuit What is an Open Circuit? | An open circuit means there is a break or gap in the path where electricity should flow. Imagine a road where a bridge is broken — cars can’t pass through it. In the same way, when a wire or part of the circuit is … Read more
Introduction to Magnetic Circuits We all know that magnets can pull things like pins or nails. But have you ever wondered how this invisible pull works inside machines like fans, motors, or transformers? Well, it’s all about something called a magnetic circuit. Just like electric current flows in a loop through wires in an electric … Read more
Magnetic Hysteresis When we take a piece of magnetic material—like iron—and magnetise it first in one direction, and then in the opposite direction, something interesting happens. The magnetic strength inside the material does not follow the applied force exactly. Instead, it lags behind. This delay is called Magnetic Hysteresis. 🔄 What is Magnetic Hysteresis? Magnetic … Read more
Magnetic Flux Density Have you ever seen how magnets pull things without touching them? This invisible force spreads out in space like magic. But how do we measure this magnetic power in a certain area? That’s where Magnetic Flux Density comes in. 🌟 What is Magnetic Flux Density? Magnetic Flux Density is a way to … Read more
Definition of Parallel Plate Capacitor A parallel plate capacitor is a device made of two flat, conductive plates placed parallel to each other with a small gap between them. This gap is usually filled with air or a material called a dielectric. When we connect a battery or voltage source across the plates, one plate … Read more
distinguish between centripetal force and centrifugal force What is Centripetal Force? To make anything move, we need to use force. Just like you push a toy car to make it roll or pull a cart to make it move, force helps things start moving. But not all movements are the same. Some objects move in … Read more
Understanding Angular and Linear Velocity Imagine you are spinning a wheel. The speed at which the wheel turns is called angular velocity. It tells us how fast something is turning around a fixed point. For example, if a fan is spinning, its blades are moving in a circle. Angular velocity helps us know how quickly … Read more
What is Circular Motion? Circular motion means moving around in a circle. When something goes round and round on the same path, we call it circular motion. Think about the hands of a clock, a fan spinning on the ceiling, or the wheel of a bicycle. They all move in a circle. That’s circular motion! … Read more
INTRODUCTION When we look at the many different things we measure in science—like speed, temperature, or weight—it may seem like we need a different unit for each one. But if we try to make a unique unit for every single thing, remembering all those units would become very confusing and nearly impossible. Luckily, many of … Read more
Introduction Friction is a force that tries to stop things from sliding or moving when they touch each other. It always works in the opposite direction of the push or pull that’s trying to move something. So, if you try to slide a box forward, friction pushes back. It only happens when two surfaces touch, … Read more
