Electrical & Power Generation
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Electrical energy generation involves the conversion of non-electrical power into a form of current that can be applied for industrial purposes. An electric charge is the product of subatomic interactions between particles, such as electrons. A charge will move across any material in which electrons can become excited, and if the necessary conditions are met, the charge will perpetuate itself into an electrical flow, or current. Electricity is typically generated by harnessing other forms of energy output, such as heat from fuel combustion or the kinetic motion of wind and water. Due to its versatility as a power source, electricity has a huge number of uses in the modern world, ranging from mass telecommunications and machinery operation to heating and lighting.
Early power plants relied on water or fossil fuel to generate energy, and many of their basic principles remain in place today, albeit with larger, more complex, and more efficient capabilities. Power storage units, such as batteries and capacitors, have become ubiquitous in energy distribution processes, while electromechanical generators and nuclear power plants produce vast amounts of energy to meet the ever-growing need for electricity..
Early power plants relied on water or fossil fuel to generate energy, and many of their basic principles remain in place today, albeit with larger, more complex, and more efficient capabilities. Power storage units, such as batteries and capacitors, have become ubiquitous in energy distribution processes, while electromechanical generators and nuclear power plants produce vast amounts of energy to meet the ever-growing need for electricity..
Guides
Types of Magnets
There are three main categories of magnets: permanent magnets, temporary magnets, and electromagnets. Each type features a different composition and distinct applications.
There are three main categories of magnets: permanent magnets, temporary magnets, and electromagnets. Each type features a different composition and distinct applications.
Motors for a Hydraulic Power Unit
This article describes the operating principles, such as torque ratings, for electric, diesel, and gasoline motors designed for hydraulic power units.
This article describes the operating principles, such as torque ratings, for electric, diesel, and gasoline motors designed for hydraulic power units.
Types of Electrical Switches
Electrical Switches are electromechanical devices that are used in electrical circuits to control power, detect when systems are outside their operating ranges, signal controllers of the whereabouts of machine members and work pieces, provide a means for manual control of machine and process functions, control lighting, and so on.
Electrical Switches are electromechanical devices that are used in electrical circuits to control power, detect when systems are outside their operating ranges, signal controllers of the whereabouts of machine members and work pieces, provide a means for manual control of machine and process functions, control lighting, and so on.
Permanent Magnet Applications
A brief overview of the four categories of permanent magnet uses.
A brief overview of the four categories of permanent magnet uses.
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White Papers
Choosing the Proper Components for Your Cable Assembly or Wire Harness
Highlighting that the cable assembly should be addressed in the initial phase of the design process, this paper discusses various options to consider when designing a cable assembly or wire harness. Exploring different conductive materials, it states that the most versatile conductor material is copper, which can be coated with tin to make it...
Highlighting that the cable assembly should be addressed in the initial phase of the design process, this paper discusses various options to consider when designing a cable assembly or wire harness. Exploring different conductive materials, it states that the most versatile conductor material is copper, which can be coated with tin to make it...
Designing and Managing Custom Battery Pack Plastic Enclosures
Highlighting that customers are often unfamiliar with battery regulatory requirements which can lead to complications during the design of plastic enclosures, this paper helps the user understand some of the design and management elements. It shows how enclosures can be completely customized right down to the plastic grade depending on the type...
Highlighting that customers are often unfamiliar with battery regulatory requirements which can lead to complications during the design of plastic enclosures, this paper helps the user understand some of the design and management elements. It shows how enclosures can be completely customized right down to the plastic grade depending on the type...
Futuristic Trends in Battery Charging Technology
Science is working hard on new charging methods and new batteries. This paper highlights how engineers at Epec are searching for smaller, safer and longer lasting battery and charging technologies. Looking at new technologies to keep batteries charged such as solar, wind, hydro power, and friction charging, it explains how photo voltaic cells,...
Science is working hard on new charging methods and new batteries. This paper highlights how engineers at Epec are searching for smaller, safer and longer lasting battery and charging technologies. Looking at new technologies to keep batteries charged such as solar, wind, hydro power, and friction charging, it explains how photo voltaic cells,...
New Battery Technologies - Added Value Electronics Can Turn Normal Batteries into Smart Battery Packs
Explaining that the use of volatile materials have made cells less stable and require added electronic safeties, this paper presents various value added technologies. Focusing on embedded battery chargers, it list out the advantages and disadvantages of embedded chargers. In contrast to the time when wireless battery charging relied on propriety...
Explaining that the use of volatile materials have made cells less stable and require added electronic safeties, this paper presents various value added technologies. Focusing on embedded battery chargers, it list out the advantages and disadvantages of embedded chargers. In contrast to the time when wireless battery charging relied on propriety...
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