Alternating current (AC) is an electric current that periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time, in contrast to...
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Alternator (redirect from Synchronous alternating-current generator)
that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current. For reasons of cost and simplicity, most alternators use a rotating...
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that allow current to flow only in one direction. Direct current may be converted into alternating current via an inverter. Direct current has many uses...
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In an alternating current (AC) electric power system, synchronization is the process of matching the frequency, phase and voltage of a generator or other...
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Alternating current electrospinning is a fiber formation technique to produce micro- and nanofibers from polymer solutions under the dynamic drawing force...
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Look up alternating in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Alternating may refer to: Alternating algebra, an algebra in which odd-grade elements square to...
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(CES) is a form of neurostimulation that delivers a small, pulsed, alternating current via electrodes on the head. CES is used with the intention of treating...
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DIAC (redirect from Silicon diode for alternating current)
The DIAC (diode for alternating current) is a diode that conducts electrical current only after its breakover voltage, VBO, has been reached momentarily...
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High voltage (redirect from High-voltage alternating current)
etc.) define high voltage as above 1000 V for alternating current, and at least 1500 V for direct current. In the United States, the American National...
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Voltage (redirect from Volts alternating current)
can be computed using Kirchhoff's circuit laws. When talking about alternating current (AC) there is a difference between instantaneous voltage and average...
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AC motor (redirect from Alternating current motor)
an alternating current (AC). The AC motor commonly consists of two basic parts, an outside stator having coils supplied with alternating current to produce...
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Electric generator (redirect from Direct-current generator)
current which changes direction with each 180° rotation, an alternating current (AC). However many early uses of electricity required direct current (DC)...
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Alternating Currents may refer to: Alternating Currents (collection), a collection of science fiction stories by Frederik Pohl Alternating Currents (album)...
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A current transformer (CT) is a type of transformer that reduces or multiplies alternating current (AC), producing a current in its secondary which is...
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street lighting running on high-voltage alternating current (AC), and large-scale low-voltage direct current (DC) indoor incandescent lighting being marketed...
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machines of the dynamo type. Alternating current can also be converted to direct current through use of a rectifier. Direct current may flow in a conductor...
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Polyphase system (redirect from Rotary current)
(the term coined by Silvanus Thompson) is a means of distributing alternating-current (AC) electrical power that utilizes more than one AC phase, which...
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Alternating current field measurement (ACFM) is an electromagnetic technique for non-destructive testing detection and sizing of surface breaking discontinuities...
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in the material. Thus eddy currents are a cause of energy loss in alternating current (AC) inductors, transformers, electric motors and generators, and...
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DC motor (redirect from Direct-current motor)
tools and appliances can operate on direct current and alternating current. Larger DC motors are currently used in propulsion of electric vehicles, elevator...
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lagging current are phenomena that occur as a result of alternating current. In a circuit with alternating current, the value of voltage and current vary...
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alternating currents up to 1 kHz; For residual alternating currents superimposed on a smooth direct current; For residual pulsating direct currents superimposed...
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Railway electrification (redirect from Traction current)
systems are classified by three main parameters: Voltage Current Direct current (DC) Alternating current (AC) Frequency Contact system Overhead lines (catenary)...
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Alternating Currents is the ninth album by jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra, released in 1985. At Billboard magazine, it reached No. 66 on the Top 200 Albums...
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inventor. He is known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Born and raised in the Austrian Empire...
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flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS) is a family of power-electronic based devices designed for use on an alternating current (AC) transmission...
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Distribution board (redirect from Alternating current distribution board)
main switch, and in recent boards, one or more residual-current devices (RCDs) or residual current breakers with overcurrent protection (RCBOs) are also...
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for electric power transmission, in contrast with the more common alternating current (AC) transmission systems. Most HVDC links use voltages between 100 kV...
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Electric power (section Alternating current)
and electric heaters. In alternating current (AC) circuits the direction of the voltage periodically reverses, but the current always flows from the higher...
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with) alternating currents by increasing the frequency of alternations (or pulsations) above the auditory level. U.S. patent 447,921 - Alternating Electric...
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