Surge Current Causes and Prevention
Surge current is the abnormally high current drawn by the electrical or electronic devices at startup. After a short period of time, the current returns … Read more
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Difference between Power Cable and Control Cable
This article describes the difference between power cables and control cables. Depending on the use of cables based on energy transmission, they can be classified … Read more
Common materials used in instrumentation cable
An instrumentation cable plays an important role in various process industries and manufacturing sectors. The instrumentation cable transmits low-energy signals and the electronic circuity control, … Read more
What is Diversity Factor?
We can define the Diversity factor as the ratio of the sum of the maximum demands of the various load centers to the maximum coincident … Read more
Electrical Busbar- Types, Advantages, Disadvantages
An electrical busbar consists of a metallic conductor in a shape like a bar or a strip enclosed in switch gear, panel boards, and busway … Read more
Motor Control Center- Purpose, Classification & Advantages
A Motor Control Center (MCC) has a metal enclosure in which switchgear is installed. Its abbreviated form is MCC. The MCC Panels feed power to motors and … Read more
Selection Guidelines for Cable Glands
The selection guidelines for the cable glands is very important for selection of glands for a particular application. The cable gland selection depend on factors … Read more
What is a Cable Gland?
Cable gland provides the sealing and retention of a cable after its entry into an enclosure. The primary function of the gland is to keep … Read more
What is an Armoured Cable? Classification of Cables
An armoured cable has a metallic layer of strips, or threads that protect the conductors from external forces. The external vulnerable force to cables are … Read more
Cable Power Loss Calculator, Formula, Calculation
Cable Loss Calculation The cable loss calculation is a very important parameter used by the designer while selecting a power cable for a particular electrical … Read more
