Electrical Basics - Inst Tools

Testing and Inspection of Bonding and Grounding Systems

Bonding and grounding are very effective techniques for minimizing the likelihood of ignition from static electricity. A bonding system connects

An alternative to control valves for adjusting fluid flow is to regulate the speed of the machine(s) motivating fluid to

Modern DC and AC motor drives provide features useful when using electric motors as final control elements. Some common features

A simple three-phase, 480 volt AC motor-control circuit is shown here, both in pictorial and schematic form. This entire assembly

An essential component of any high-power motor control circuit is some device to detect a condition of excessive overload and

Star-Delta starter is an electrical motor starting device, generally uses in big size motor to overcome high motor currents during

Electrical Switches have mechanical contacts or relays. Types of electrical switches are SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT and other custom designs.

Why inrush current important ? Inrush current, sometimes known as starting current or locked rotor current in motors, can be

Stepper motors are DC motors that move in discrete steps. They have multiple coils that are organized in groups called

Stepping Motors and Servo Motors are almost same usage for positioning but are entirely different systems, each with its pros