Ac power Definition and 47 Threads

Hi there, if a dielectric (capacitor) is described with a constant permittivit eps (or C) and loss-tangent DF, how much energy ist lost when charging the capacitor by 1V? For example: C=1, DF=0.1. When charging from 0 to 1V, the lost energy (in J) is ...? When charging from 1V to 2V, the lost...

I understand phase voltage (phase to neutral) well, but I'm still confused by what exactly the potential difference is between any 2 phases in 3 phase power. If you were to try to find the potential difference where 2 sine wave phases cross, then at that instantaneous point, the potential...

Hi there, I have a query about electric power in AC systems. I am Chilean, and over here the power supply is 220 V (rms) at 50 Hz. Some countries use voltages in the range 200-230, but others use 110 V or so, at frequencies of 60 Hz. There is no uniqueness, but all work. My question is...

what is actually happening when an Inductor is connected with an ac source.(i mean at the very instant of connection is made).i know emf will be induced due to change in current.(curl of E is =-time derivative of B)here my confusion is,inorder to induce emf,current should flow first,then who...

It's mid summer and I think I need a project to keep busy. What better than a solar project? Problem is, I've never built a solar circuit before, let alone a battery charger. Ideally, I would like to build the equivalent of a solar powered generator. I know there's no way I'm getting as much...

Homework Statement Homework Equations P=I*(I*)*R/2 The Attempt at a Solution R1 = 12 R2 = 20 L = 0.0531H C = 265.26*10^(-6)F W = 2*pi*60 L -> jwL = 20j C = 1/(jwc) = -j10 Mesh equations: Mesh 1 (left mesh, clockwise) -Vs +I1(R1+L+C)-I2(C)=0 Mesh2 (right mesh, clockwise) I2(C+R2)-I1(C)=0...

As per the diagram, how do i change the wiring of the equipment on the outside to achieve my desired setup?

Homework Statement I added a circuit that I drew in microsoft paint to add a visual. Sorry for its ugliness! ;D Homework Equations V = I*Z Ieff = I / sqrt(2) Qreactive = V^2 / Z Pavg = (power factor) * (Veff) * (Ieff) Sapparent = ((Ieff)*(Veff))/2 The Attempt at a Solution Since this is...

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Homework Statement My textbook says that high voltages are used for power transmission because according to the equation P=VI and P= I2R, power loss can be reduced. What confuses me is why the equation P=V2/R cannot used here? And if used, would be contradictory? I know that R is the...

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Homework Statement In my Intro to EE class we have a homework assignment with the following problem: I think I finished part a but want to make sure that I am doing the problem correctly before I move on to the next part. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution

Homework Statement I am in an Intro to EE class and we were given a homework assignment including the following question: Find the average and rms values of the signal: x(t)=3cos(7ωt)+4 I have formulas for average power and rms but they include V & I, however the signal was given as x(t). I...

I am trying to understand this curve; it is AC Power vs. Field Current of a DC Generator. I am not sure what its significance is? What it's telling me? Can someone please explain it to me? See attached image. BTW... Pac = AC Power If = field current Poc = open circuit...

Ok I do not know if I am right about this but : if you have an AC 120 V 60Hz generator connected to a wire of Length L(1000KM) and Resistance R going to a motor down a well, to know if you will have Voltage loss you do λ = C / F C is the speed of Light = 299 792 458 m/s F is the 60Hz λ =...

Hi. I'm joining this forum to ask about some equipment I need. At the community college where I teach, we do a lab in freshman physics where students measure the input to and output from a transformer. My AC sources are reaching the end of their lives, so I'm looking for replacements. As far...

I simply wanted to know, whether we can store AC power like DC?

Homework Statement http://photouploads.com/images/fullsizere.jpg I did not embed the image as its quite large Homework Equations N/AThe Attempt at a SolutionI'm just confused as to why Ip = V/Z (first red box)? I thought I = V/Z so why is it Ip (the peak value) in this case? As for the...

Hello. I'm looking to build a strong electro magnet with ac power. I was going to use a MOT transformer so the primary was going to be the same windings. For the secondary windings though I'm trying to decide if I want to go with a higher current or voltage. I would assume that a stronger...

Explain the effects of AC power supply parameters-voltage and frequency?

Is there a formula that shows the relationship between AC power and DC power? Something on the lines of, for example: Power of AC ... = Power of DC ... ? Thank you.

Hi all, I need to create an adjustable power supply (AC) that ranges from 0-6 volts with roughly 1 ampere at 1 volt. I have a variac transformer (0-130 volts), an isolation transformer and a stepdown transformer. My question is, does it matter what order I step the voltage down? In other words...

Homework Statement I have some questions about powers in AC circuit. What is the maximum and minimum current power on resistor and inductance. Homework Equations Um = U / V2 Im = I / V2 The Attempt at a Solution prmax = U*I=(Um/V2)*(Im/V2)=(Um*Im)/2. But answer seems to actually be that...

What is a difference between sine Signal Generator and AC power supply?

Ive never understood why outlets have 3 holes. The two at the top are the voltage in and voltage out, correct? So why is there a ground if the current already has a way to return to the voltage source through the second hole? Also, i am assuming that power lines have two cables coming from a...

Homework Statement A circuit is constructed with an AC generator, a resistor, capacitor, and inductor as shown. The generator voltage varies in time ε=Vb-Va=εm cos(ωt), where εm = 122.5 V and ω = 10.35 x 106 radians/second. The resistance of the circuit is R= 132.1 Ω. The inductance is L=...

Not being an electrical engineer, I have always wondered how sources of AC power are matched when joining a common grid. I assume the power is generated at 60 hertz from each source but how is the match made so sources are in phase with one another? For instance, suppose an individual could...

I plan on using a very large solenoid for a magnetic field experiment. I have estimated what I believe to be the inductance and resistance of the solenoid and, with the desired field to be produced, almost 20 amps will be required. After running a simple simulation, I am not sure how to...

I am confuse at a point that is: I equation P=IV there is an inverse relation between I and V But according to ohm law there is direct relation between I and V. How in in ac Power transmission line 1100 volt cause small current than 220 volt... please solve my this trouble... Everyone...

1. You have a series circuit consisting of a ac power supply, a 600 ohm resistor and a 73 nF capacitor. If the circuit is configured as a low pass filter, what frequency will cause the gain to be 0.25? 2. If the circuit is configured as a high pass filter, what frequency will cause the gain...

Hi, I have forgo my previous idea of Tesla coil as my final year project and now moved on in doing an AC power meter monitoring, which monitors the kWh, voltage, current consumption of a device and remotely controlled switch to turn off/on the device.This power meter should be implemented like a...

So i know the whole picture starting from power from the generating plants that go all the way to our homes..and the ground serves as a return path to complete the circuit..What i don't get is...how does that current find its way back to the source through ground?..is the source somehow...

Regarding this topic, https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=421945" a question sprung into my mind. How many conducting cables go to my home circuit to deliver the power from the grid? If heard these electrician's jargon words: 1) phase (up to 3) 2) null 3) ground...

Can anyone tell me what the most standard way of changing the frequency of an AC power supply is? Can it be done with circuitry or does the method of generation need to be set at the desired frequency?

Hai, I have the following circuit: http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1848/powertransfer.png My task is to calculate the power dissipated in the resistor, and also the power delivered by the V1 source. Here's what i tried. First i /dev/null'ed the second source and calculated the...

I recently acquired by accident a 750 watt DC to AC power inverter, designed for powering AC appliances off of a car battery or other 12V power source. I have no need for such functionality. I am really interested in high voltage projects and I was wondering if there are any interesting...

I recently acquired by accident a 750 watt DC to AC power inverter, designed for powering AC appliances off of a car battery or other 12V power source. I have no need for such functionality. I am really interested in high voltage projects and I was wondering if there are any interesting...

Hi Experts, I would like to make an electronic circuit to control AC power to switch on and off a light bulb based on sensor. Being new to this , i hope know what aspects i need to pay attention to when using DC to control AC? sincerely Ramone

Hi, I am a bit lost with AC circuits on the whole and could use some dumbed down explanation on the matter. Taking an example from course material: (Components connected in parallel. "Ladder connection") ------ l l l l l J C L R l l l l l ------ Where J = 1 (30 degrees)...

Homework Statement One of the reasons we use AC power instead of DC is that with AC, we can use a single wire with a maximum voltage of 220V to return 660V. This is done by combining 3 lines of 220V into a single one. How can this be done without exceeding the wire's max voltage of 220V? My...

Homework Statement A An AC generator supplies an rms voltage of 110 V at 60.0 Hz. It is connected in series with a 0.300 H inductor, a 5.80 μF capacitor and a 236 Ω resistor. What is the impedance of the circuit? B What is the rms current through the resistor? C What is the average power...

two AC power sources -- connection? i am working on a control system for a compressed air energy storage system for a wind turbine (generates ac). the goal is to shave peak power consumption, so at night the compressor will charge (either by the wind or by the grid), and during peak hours, it...

I was just curious what would happen if a device working at for example, 5 V DC voltage, is given 10 V peak to peak AC voltage. Would the device still operate? maybe it depends on the device but can someone briefly explain ..? thanks!

What is the proper way to connect several ac power lines into one line. So let's say if you had 20 lines and each had a 10 volts and 1 amp of power so 10 watts AC. When connecting them into one line would you have 200 watts. Also with it being alternating what would happen when the current is in...

Homework Statement The figure below shows the time variation of the current through an electrical heater when it is plugged into a 240 V, 50 Hz outlet. 1) What is the peak voltage? 2) What is the rms value of the current drawn by the heater? 3) What is the resistance of the heater...

How to design 12vdc-220vac 2000,3000,5000 and 10000watts. I need a circuit diagrams and detailed discriptions.Thanks Ismail Dari.