Can conversion methods in chemistry be applied to electrical engineering?

[somuumos]

can we use some conversion types of chemistry in electrical. Lke in chemistry we used to calculate that if mass of 50g require 500ml of water to dissolve then mass of 10g requires = (500*10)/50 . similarly can we use the same tecnique to find some electrical quantities for example dielectric of strength of air is 30 kv/cm which means for 1cm gap of air 30 kv can be applied w/o breakdown so if i calclute the same for 0.8 cm as (30k*0.8)/1 will it be right or wrong...

 

[Baluncore]

Welcome to PF.
Many fields of science share the same mathematical description.
Unfortunately the two you suggest, chemical solubility and the breakdown voltage of a gas, are not good analogues.
The breakdown voltage of air is determined by pressure. Paschen curve.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschen's_law#Paschen_curve

The breakdown does not always occur in a straight line, it can take a curved path, called an “arc”.

 

[Borek]

in chemistry we used to calculate that if mass of 50g require 500ml of water to dissolve then mass of 10g requires = (500*10)/50

That's an application of a direct proportionality (or ratios). It has nothing to do with chemistry, you just learned it during a chemistry course. Shame on those teaching you, it is a basic math, and math lessons is where you should be shown how to do such things.

 

[somuumos]

That's an application of a direct proportionality (or ratios). It has nothing to do with chemistry, you just learned it during a chemistry course. Shame on those teaching you, it is a basic math, and math lessons is where you should be shown how to do such things.

thanks for your concern. i got it know.

 

[alphy]

It is possible to use conversion techniques from chemistry in electrical calculations, but it is important to note that the two fields have different units and principles. In your example, it is not appropriate to simply convert from cm to kV, as these units measure different properties. In electrical engineering, the dielectric strength is a measure of the maximum electric field that a material can withstand before breaking down. This is not directly related to the distance between the electrodes, as in your example. Therefore, it is important to use the appropriate equations and units when making conversions between chemistry and electrical engineering.

 

[alphy]

I can say that while there are some conversion methods that may be applicable in both chemistry and electrical fields, it is important to understand the fundamental differences between the two disciplines. Chemistry deals with the study of matter and its properties, while electrical engineering deals with the study of electricity and its applications.

While the calculation method you mentioned may work in some cases, it is not always applicable in electrical engineering. The properties of materials in electrical systems, such as dielectric strength, are influenced by various factors such as temperature, humidity, and frequency, which may not be taken into account in a simple conversion calculation.

Furthermore, the application of electrical quantities and their effects cannot always be predicted solely based on calculations and may require experimental validation. Therefore, it is important to approach each field with its own set of principles and techniques, rather than trying to directly apply methods from one field to another.