Difference between Neutral and Earth
This article focus on explaining the similarities and dissimilarities between neutral and Earth (ground). Understanding the difference between the neutral and earth may be difficult in the beginning. A Lot…
Difference between over-current and overload
Over-current Any situation in which the current flow through a device or conductor exceeds the desired value is known as over current. Both overload and short circuit can cause excessive…
Difference between Short circuit and overload
Short Circuit A short circuit occurs when two or more current carrying conductors of different phases or different voltage levels or different terminal (in DC circuits) come in contact with…
Why ammeter is connected in series
Ammeter is a device used to measure the current flow through a conductor. The name is derived from the unit of current, Ampere. Ammeter is either connected in series to…
Difference between circuit breaker and isolator
Isolator/ Disconnectors
Isolator or disconnectors, as the name indicates, is a switching or isolation device, intended to disconnect an equipment or electrical Circuit from the supply. It is an offload device, which means it can be operated only when the current passing through it is zero. Unlike circuit breakers, it lacks a built-in arc suppression system. It can be operated only during offload conditions. (more…)
Transformer Action
Transformer action is a phenomenon by which EMF(Electro-motive force) is induced in from one coil to the other coil by electro magnetic induction. It is the basic principle of electric transformers.
What is meant by B, C, D, K and Z curves in MCBs?
MCB (Miniature circuit breaker) is a device designed to protect a circuit from short circuits and overcurrents. Trip curves of MCB’s (B, C, D, K and Z curves) tell us about the trip current rating of Miniature Circuit breakers. Trip current rating is the minimum at which the MCB will trip instantaneously. It is required that the trip current must persist for 0.1s.
Difference between MCB and RCBO
MCB – Miniature Circuit Breaker and RCBO – Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overload Protection are circuit protection devices. These devices are commonly used in low voltage power distribution and can be seen in distribution boards in homes, offices, commercial buildings etc.
What is meant by stalling of motor?
Stalling is a condition at which a motor stops rotating even when there is sufficient voltage at it’s terminals. This condition occurs when the torque required by the load is more than the maximum torque (Breakdown torque) that can be generated by the motor. At this condition, the motor drains the maximum current and the speed comes zero.
Difference between MPCB and MCCB
Motor Protection Circuit Breakers and Moulded Case Circuit Breaker and are devices used to open and close a circuit manually and interrupt the circuit automatically on the occurrence of faults. MPCBs and MCCBs are used to protect against overload and short circuits. Application of Motor Protection Circuit Breaker is entirely different from that of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers.