AC Series Circuit Formulas

For RL and RC Series Circuit: For RL Series Circuit For RC Series Circuit V= rms value of the applied voltageI= rms value of the circuit currentVR= Voltage across resistanceVL= Voltage across inductanceVC= Voltage across capacitanceR= ResistanceXL= Inductive ReactanceXC= Capacitive Reactance For RL: For RC : Z= ImpedanceR= ResistanceXL= Inductive ReactanceXC= Capacitive Reactance For RL: … Read more

Basic AC Circuit Formulas

Basics: v = value of alternating voltage at time t (called instantaneous value)Vm = maximum value of alternating voltage= Angular velocity of the coil i =value of alternating current at time t (called instantaneous value)Im = maximum value of alternating current = Angular velocity of the coil T = Time period in secondf = frequency … Read more

Different Types of Lightning Arresters

Types of lightning arresters : 1. Rod gap arrester2. Horn gap arrester 3. Multigap arrester4. Expulsion type lightning arrester 5. Valve type lightning arrester Rod Gap Arrester:- A Rod Gap Arrester is a simple type of diverter used in electrical systems to protect against high voltage surges, particularly those caused by lightning strikes. Here are … Read more

Electrical Units

NAME UNIT RESISTANCE Ohm RESISTIVITY Ohm-meter CONDUCTIVITY Mho/m    Or Siemens/m VOLTAGE OR POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE Volt EMF Volt CURRENT Ampere ELECTRONIC POWER Watt ELECTRIC ENERGY Kwh PERMITTIVITY Farad/M ELECTRIC FIELD INTENSITY V/m or N/c ELECTRIC FLUX DESITY C/m2 CAPACITANCE Farad INDUCTANCE Henry MAGNETIC FLUX DENSITY Tesla or weber/m2 MAGNETIC FIELD INTENSITY A/m or oersted or … Read more