0
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why conductors are designed using smaller strands?
Two reasons:Mostly a stranded wire is far more flexible than a solid one and less likely to break after repeated flexing.At AC frequencies in the RF range an effect called the "skin effect" starts to become significant, current flow restricts itself to the skin of the conductor and the wire resistance rises. Stranded wire offers more skin and thus reduces the wire resistance again.
Can you unlock your car from under the hood?
Some cars can be unlocked from under the hood if the center console for the central locking has its wires in the hood. The unlock wires are usually have a (-ve) current and that means that if you hook one switch wire up to chassis earthing wire and the other to the unlock wire it can unlock all the doors.
What are the main parts of three phase motor?
Wire, bearings, rotor and stator.
What is rod earthing?
It is the installation of ground rods at a service entrance distribution to bring the relative resistance to ground to be within 5 ohms of the utility's distribution network. This grounding system is then connected to the service distribution with a calculated size wire and connected to the distribution at a point within the distribution panel, where the service neutral wire joins the neutral bus bar.
Can you wire a Dayton electric motor to run backwards?
Yes, just reverse the start winding circuit.
Does earthing wire carry current?
The earthing wire does not normally carry current.
What is the difference between earthing boss and earthing lug and where to use?
An earthing boss and earthing lug are parts of a grounding connection. An earthing boss is in a casting that allows for the drilling and tapping of hole. A earthing lug is used to bond a wire to the ground.
How do you select earthing conductor size of any motor panel etc?
The ground wire size is determined from the current carrying capacity of the motor feeders.
What is the colour of earthing wire in India?
GREEN
How can you lay earthing strip on cable tray?
no use laying an earthing strip in a cable tray better tap both the ends of the earthing wire to the trunking,it will save your wire also,or lay out a cable in the other trunking where you have low voltage wire running in.
Is there a difference between wire rope and stranded wire?
Yes, wire rope consists of multiple strands of wire twisted together to form a larger, stronger cable. Stranded wire refers to individual wires twisted or braided together to form a single strand. Wire rope is typically used for heavy-duty applications that require extra strength and durability, while stranded wire is more commonly used in smaller-scale applications.
What types of wire are used in transmission lines?
Stranded aluminium, with a steel core.
Why is stranded wire used?
Multiple stranded cable is used in transmission lines because the high voltage potential of each line causes the electrons to tend to run only on the surface of the line due to repulsion. You want to maximize the surface area of the line, hence the multiple stranded lines, so that you maximize the efficiency of the line. In fact, some transmission lines have a non-conductive core, adding strength while maintaining low weight.
How do you identify nutral and earthing wire if they change?
Making a load On, By using a clamp meter for measuring the current in the wires : we find a reading in Amps. if we clamp the neutral wire. and zero when clamping the earthing wire.
What is the meaning of solid wire?
Solid wire is a type of electrical wire that is made from a single piece of metal, such as copper or aluminum. It is commonly used in electrical wiring for residential and commercial applications due to its durability and reliability. Solid wire is typically stiffer and less flexible compared to stranded wire.
How do you strip insulation off stranded wire?
To strip insulation off stranded wire, use a wire stripper tool and adjust it to the appropriate gauge size of the wire. Place the wire into the stripper tool and squeeze the handles gently, then pull the insulation off the wire. Be careful not to cut the wire strands while stripping the insulation.
Is it dangerous to touch earthing wire while lightning?
Yes
