Power Definition and 998 Threads

  1. W

    Calculating Power Requirements for Blending Granular Materials in a Machine

    Hello pleas i need help how to calculate needed power(of engine) for blending granual material in machine. Machine looks like on pic below thank you
  2. joyxx

    Why are transformers important to electric power distribution

    Homework Statement Give two reasons why transformers are an important part of the power distribution grid My lessons don't have any information regarding this topic. I have read everything in my lesson and can't find anything to answer this question. please help. thank you
  3. M

    Health Risks Living Near Power Lines

    Hello Please give me some advice on a lot my wife and 2 kids are thinking on building our home on in SC. It will be located next to a large power line right of way. Its near a lake so we have those big metal towers. I'd say the nearest tower from my house will be like 50 to 75 yards. I took a...
  4. isukatphysics69

    Radius of convergence of the power series (2x)^n/n

    Homework Statement in title Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution so i know that i have to use the ratio test but i just got completely stuck ((2x)n+1/(n+1)) / ((2x)n) / n ) ((2x)n+1 * n) / ((2x)n) * ( n+1) ) ((2x)n*(n)) / ((2x)1) * (n+1) ) now i take the limit at inf? i am stuck here i...
  5. M

    Power margin of a fiber-optic system

    Homework Statement Im going over some revision for fibre optics and I've come across an example question to calculate the power margin of the system with the following info is given: transmitter power = -10dBm Connector loss = 1.5dB Attenuation = 3dB/Km Total length= 2KM Receiver threshold =...
  6. Eric Song

    Power Series and Convergence for ln(x+1)

    Homework Statement What is the power series for the function ln (x+1)? How do you find the sum of an infinite power series? Homework Equations sigma from n=1 to infinity (-1)^n+1 (1/n2^n) That is the power series, how is that equivalent to ln (x+1)? How do you find the sum, or what does it...
  7. B

    Gaussian Smoothing of the Matter Power Spectrum

    Homework Statement Consider the density perturbation smoothed with a Gaussian of scale ##\sigma##, ##\Delta_{\sigma}(\vec x') = \int d^3 \vec x \frac{e^{- \frac{(\vec x - \vec x')^2}{2 \sigma^2}}}{(2 \pi \sigma)^{3/2}} \Delta (\vec x)## Calculate the power spectrum ##P_{\Delta_{\sigma}}## of...
  8. D

    Loss of energy in DC and loss reduction in AC circuits

    Homework Statement similarities and differences of AC and DC current in simple circuits. Outline using diagrams and a clear desciption the loss of energy in DC circuits and power loss reduction of AC when transmitted. Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution DC loses energy over long...
  9. A

    Calculating the power output from a persons mouth

    Homework Statement Speech at a distance of 45.1 cm has a sound level of 59.3 dB. Assuming that the energy in the sound spreads out equally in all directions from the person's mouth, calculate the total power output from the person. Given: Distance= 0.451m Sound level 59.3 dB P=? J Homework...
  10. Deacon James

    Can Compact Fusion Reactors Power Small Cities?

    https://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/compact-fusion.html HOW COMPACT FUSION WORKS Nuclear fusion is the process by which the sun works. Our concept will mimic that process within a compact magnetic container and release energy in a controlled fashion to produce power we can use. A reactor...
  11. niaz

    Cylindrical rotor generator power under loss of excitation

    Hello all, I want to know about turbo alternator real power producing capability under loss of excitation condition. Normally in salient pole rotor have capability to supply real power under field current=0 condition, as there is reluctance power developed. But what about non salient pole...
  12. Z

    Calculating Power for a car, and relating it to the motor curve

    Hello all, I am trying to build a simulation to understand what power is required by an electric car in order to accelerate from 0-50kmh. As per my understanding the total power required by engine is calculated using Total Power required at given velocity formula as stated below. I am...
  13. DoobleD

    I Vertical axis of the CMB power spectrum

    Why is the vertical axis in the CMB power spectrum usually chosen as ##l(l+1)C_l/2\pi## instead of simply ##C_l## ? The only answer I found come from this post on stackexchange, but the answer doesn't seem very complete. Anyone knows ?
  14. A

    I Photon emission, power output (and black holes)

    I recently re-read an article by Muller (https://arxiv.org/pdf/1606.07975.pdf) about the flow of time, and the possibility of time reversal given sufficient energy dissipation (basically during black hole evaporation, he concludes). Although the paper is on arXiv and not peer reviewed, Muller...
  15. Poetria

    Addition of power series and radius of convergence

    Homework Statement ##f(x)=\sum_{n=0}^\infty x^n## ##g(x)=\sum_{n=253}^\infty x^n## The radius of convergence of both is 1. ## \lim_{N \rightarrow +\infty} \sum_{n=0}^N x^n - \sum_{n=253}^N x^n## 2. The attempt at a solution I got: ## \frac {x^{253}} {x-1}+\frac 1 {1-x}## for ##|x| \lt 1##...
  16. Poetria

    Differentiating a power series

    Homework Statement [/B] Differentiate the power series for ##\frac 1 {1-x}## to find the power series for ##\frac 1 {(1-x)^2}## (Note the summation index starts at n = 1) 2. The attempt at a solution ##\sum_{n=1}^\infty n*x^{n-1}##
  17. J

    Airplane question -- How to compensate for losing engine power on one wing....

    If the right wing right engine suddenly fails.which of the two rudders and how must be moved so that airplane maintains its attitude and flies straight (assuming the plane is on air not landing)
  18. A

    Plotting a Power Graph using Torque & RPM

    Hi guys, Sorry if this has been covered before but I have been searching the forum looking for the exact information and have been unable to find it. I am currently carrying out a project to make a Honda GX35 engine suitable for competing in the Shell Eco-Marathon where I will perform...
  19. A

    Relevant highest order harmonics in power systems

    i am learning about harmonic analyzers and i have a couple of questions concerning them that need some sort of practical experience to answer them ( and i have none :) ) : 1-can harmonic analyzer analyze up to any harmonic? or is there a maximum ? if there is no maximum what's the highest...
  20. P

    How Do You Calculate Power from Torque and Angular Velocity?

    Homework Statement Motor runs at a rate of four revolutions/sec has a torque of 20. What is it's power. Homework Equations T = (2π) / w f = w / (2π) w = 2πf P = T * w Power = Torque * angular velocity The Attempt at a Solution [/B] T = 20 Nm f = 4 * 2π = 8π w = 2π * (8π) = 16π^2 P = 20 *...
  21. D

    Generator Input and Output Power

    Hello I try to build a brushless Generator. Let me try to explain it. I have a brushless engine. max 6000 Watt 250KV. And I have combustion engine. 3500 Watt by 16k RPM If I connect the combustion engine with the brushless motor and the combustin engine turns with 16k the brushless motor...
  22. Muhammad Danish

    Calculating Current in Primary Coil: Where Does P = V^2/R Formula Come In?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations How will we calculate the current in primary coil? The Attempt at a Solution The current in the secondary coil will be 2 Amperes by I = V/R. So in the primary coil by using ratio proportion method, the current in the primary coil will be 5 Amperes. But...
  23. J

    Using the steady flow energy equation, find the power required

    Homework Statement A pump is used to move water through a pipe of diameter 150mm, Figure below. The water has a temperature of 20 Celsius and an absolute pressure of 100KPa. The pump moves the water up a vertical distance of 2m and the water exists at atmospheric pressure. Q1) Assuming the...
  24. I

    Leakage Reactance of a three phase power transformer using Ansys Maxwell

    Hello all; I am trying to calculate leakage reactance of three phase power transformer . I am using Ansys Maxwell final element solution to analyse it. The software gives me total energy and linkages and self and mutual inductances.By using this quantities how can ı compute leankage reactances...
  25. LippyKa16

    Engineering A car on a hill - power of motor problem

    Homework Statement A car is traveling up a slope. Given that a(t) is constant at 1m/s^2, find the expression of motor power in time. Assuming that the maximum power of the car is 215kW, for how long can the car maintain such an acceleration? Mass of car (m) = 2000 kg The hill has a constant...
  26. J

    Calculating 208V load, purpose of sqrt(3) and power factor?

    Hi all, a pretty simple question. I want to be able to calculate the load on a 100amp 3 phase service. As an example if I have 9 lighting fixtures that are rated @ 11 amps 208v each (auto ranging 200-240v actually but service will be 3 phase so 208v ish) Putting evenly across each leg x,y,z...
  27. A

    Average power dissipation for induced current

    Homework Statement A wire shaped as a semi-circle of radius a rotates about the axis OO’ with a constant angular velocity ω in a uniform magnetic field with induction B (attached figure). The plane of the rectangular loop is perpendicular to the magnetic field direction. The total resistance of...
  28. P

    Speed, energy, power and air resistance

    What is wrong here. If I double speed drag will be 4 times higher. The engine needs to put out approximately 4 times more power. Energy consumption will be 4 time higher for a specific time period. However if it is a fixed distance I will arrive in half the time an the energy consumption will...
  29. G

    Experienced with PQ Control and PI Tuning for Inverter Power Control?

    Does anyone have experience modeling active/reactive management in an inverter? I'm working on it for a project, more precisely I'm trying to implement that PQ control with references of voltage, as is seen in this image: Problem is I've tried many PI regulators, and my I_dq doesn't want to...
  30. A

    Iref extraction in active power filters using active filters

    i was doing a research on active power filters and i read about Iref ( the cancelation waveform) extraction algorithm, and they are using complicated algorithms like FFT or DFT in frequency domain or the park transform and clark transform in time domain, i was wondering, why isn't there any...
  31. Altagyam

    Write the Power Series expression for a given sequence

    Homework Statement http://sites.math.rutgers.edu/~ds965/temp.pdf (NUMBER 2)[/B]Homework Equations I do not understand the alternating part for the second problem and the recursive part for the first problem.The Attempt at a Solution The first answer I got was first by writing out the...
  32. R

    Arrow Pitching during the Power Stroke

    I am working on modeling the acceleration and initial launch angle of an arrow shot from a bow during the power stroke. From an aiming point of view, the launch angle of the arrow doesn't change with respect to the target. But changing the nock position where the arrow nock attaches to the...
  33. yecko

    Solving a Linear ODE using a power series

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Power series ODE The Attempt at a Solution [/B] Sorry for not typing all those things out from my phone.. How can I get C1? And how can I put the solution in the required format? (I don't know how to put it in summation sign... and i cannot even solve...
  34. Shadow89

    Optimal values for power in an induction heater?

    I really want to build a simple but powerful induction heater for hobby blacksmithing. Metal shaping and the design of the cooling system within the coils are not a problem. I need help understanding the electronics Obviously I must first use a transformer as a safety against "backlash" to the...
  35. yecko

    2nd order differential equation with power series

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Power series The Attempt at a Solution As I have to write in form of "x^2n" & "x^2n+1", I am totally have no idea with how can I go on to do the question. Those I have learned in lecture and online are mostly with only one part of summation... or two...
  36. K

    Other Undergraduate research or thesis topics in electrical power

    Hi I am an electrical engineering student, would like to do research and or a thesis in electrical power engineering. However, because our university does not offer any courses on this topic, I am left alone to peruse the books and literature and find some topic of interest. do not know if this...
  37. J

    Does Solar Power Contribute to Global Warming?

    Does use of solar panels or other radiation capturing technologies in itself warm the earth? Since solar energy is radiated partially back to space, then, when a portion of it is captured and converted to electricity which performs work and rseleases heat (e.g. in transmission lines) it would...
  38. E

    Why is a capacitor a generator of lagging reactive power?

    An ideal capacitor has power factor of zero degree leading as current leads the voltage in capacitor.But it also means that capacitor is generator of lagging reactive power.What does that mean.How does it do so.Capacitor is used for reactive power generation at inductive load sites.
  39. Alfredo

    Pelton Wheel for Power Generation

    I am a simple Newbie, wanting to make power, using Pelton wheel say 45 psi water pressure , 3/8 to 1/2 nozzle...is there a way to determine the results or is there a better psi/nozzle combo? Generator can be 12/24/48 volts
  40. K

    Finding power as a function of time in transferring water

    Homework Statement A completely filled cylindrical tank of height H contains water of mass M. At a height h above the top of the tank there is another wide container. The entire water from the tank is to be transferred into the container in time T such that level of water in tank decreases at a...
  41. Y

    Temperature multiplied by Power?

    Homework Statement I'm trying to come up with a situation, perhaps in a mathematical calculation, or characteristic describing physical phenomena that is related to temperature times power. I know that thermal conductivity is measured in temperature divided by power, but unsure of a scenario...
  42. F

    Understanding the Power of an Engine

    Hello, In mechanics, power is defined as the rate at which energy is either produced or consumer: ##\frac {E}{t}##. A different but equivalent definition is ##P= F v##. In the rotational world, we talk about rotational power and the expression becomes $$P= \tau {\omega}$$ where ##\tau## is...
  43. A

    What Power Is Dissipated by the R2 Resistor?

    Homework Statement What power is dissipated by the R2=3.0Ω resistor in the figure if R1=6.0Ω? Battery 1: 12 V Battery 2: 15 V Resistor 1: 3.0 Ω Resistor 2: 6.0 Ω Homework Equations P = V2/R Rtotal = R1 + R2 The Attempt at a Solution I started on the left side and used the formula, P = V2/R...
  44. J

    Engineering Circuit interconnection: power delivered

    The circles are referring to independent voltage or current sources, which maintain the same current/voltage regardless of the rest of the circuit. I'm confused because power delivered means they want the value of the "negative" power, which would mean only i*v1 would be the only power...
  45. Jucimar

    Can self induction increase power consumption?

    Hi folks, My question relays on the difference of consumption power of a coil when it's on AC and CC regime. A coild is made of copper wire with air core, aplied on it a CC current of 1 amp, a measure was taked and nottice a 5W of power consumption. Then the power supply is changed to and AC...
  46. H

    Power supplied by AC component + DC component = total power?

    Hi, I have a question about ac component and dc component of a source. For example, there is a current source connected directly to a resistor. If the current source supplies a sine wave with no dc offset, then I understand that power supplied by dc component is zero, and so power absorbed by...
  47. B

    Power requirements for an electric trike

    Hello, I may be thinking out of my element here but I am considering a project. I want to build a recumbent trike that is electric powered. I want to take a slightly different approach however. I want to use the pedals to turn a generator to assist in the recharging of the batteries...
  48. C

    How Do You Determine the Load Resistor Value for Maximum Power Dissipation?

    Homework Statement A constant voltage source V with internal resistance r is connected to a load resistor R. The dissipated power by the resistor R is P=RV^2/(R+r)^2. Show that the maximum power dissipated by the resistor R is achieved when R = r. The maximum of P with respect to R is achieved...
  49. opus

    Using Power Reducing Formulas to rewrite Trig Expressions

    Homework Statement Use the power reducing formulas to rewrite the expression that does not contain trigonometric functions of power greater than 1. Given expression: ##4sin^2xcos^2x## 2. Homework Equations Relevant Power-Reducing Formulas: ##sin^2x=\frac{1-cos2x}{2}##...
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