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Marine Electrotechnology (MET)

Course Topics

  • EMF, P.D and Current
  • The Electrical Circuit
  • Unit of Electrical Parameter and Formula Chart
  • Ohm's Law
  • Kirchhoff's Law
  • Kirchhoff's Current Law
  • Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
  • Simple Series and Parallel Circuits Involving E.M.F, Current and Resistance
  • Series and Parallel Circuits
  • You must take the quiz only after you study the eBook contents in this chapter, including watching the videos. The self-assessment quizzes are drawn from the complete chapter. Please take this as often
  • Example Problems
  • DC Sources in Series
  • DC Sources in Parallel
  • Non-linear Resistors
  • Power and Energy
  • Work, Power and Energy
  • Problems - Work, Power, Energy and Efficiency
  • Resistivity or Specific Resistance
  • Temperature Coefficient of a Resistance
  • Resistance of a Conductor
  • Effect of Length, Area and Material on Resistance
  • D.C. Wire Distribution System
  • Types and properties of Insulation
  • Wheatstone Network Bridge
  • Slide Wire Bridge
  • Applications to Steering Gears
  • Resistance Pyrometers
  • Resistive Strain Gauge
  • Network Elements
  • Active and Passive
  • Bilateral and Unilateral
  • Linear and Non-Linear Networks
  • Lumped and Distributed Networks
  • Analysis of Circuits
  • Source Transformation
  • Thevenin's Theorem – DC Circuits
  • Thevenin's Theorem – AC Circuits
  • Norton's Theorem – DC Circuits
  • Norton's Theorem – AC Circuits
  • Superposition Theorem
  • Reciprocity Theorem
  • Millman’s Theorem
  • Mesh Analysis
  • Node Analysis
  • Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
  • Tellegen's theorem
  • Cramer's Rule
  • Datasheets
  • Electrolytic action and secondary cells
  • Theory of Electrolytic Dissociation Applied to Common Solutions
  • Electrochemical Cells
  • Basics of Electrochemistry
  • Introduction to Electrochemical Cells
  • Galvanic Cells
  • Measurement of Standard Electrode Potential
  • Single Electrode Potential
  • Nernst Equation and Gibbs Energy
  • Use of Electrolysis
  • Secondary Cells (acid or alkaline) - Construction and Principles
  • Basics of Batteries
  • Introduction to Batteries
  • Primary Cells and Secondary Cells
  • Internal Resistance
  • Cells in Series and in Parallel
  • MF and Current flow in Cells
  • Voltage or PD-Analogy of water tank
  • Primary Cells
  • Alkaline Battery
  • Dry cell
  • Lead Acid Battery
  • Valve Regulated Lead Acid Cell
  • Nickel Cadmium (Ni-cd) batteries
  • Sealed Ni-cd battery
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Aluminium Batteries
  • Solar battery
  • Fuel cells
  • Applications of large batteries onboard ship
  • Maintenance
  • Battery Failure
  • Reversal of Cell Polarity
  • Maintenance of Battery
  • Battery Life
  • Battery Troubleshooting
  • Safety Precautions regarding Batteries
  • First Aid
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Battery Chargers and their Troubleshooting
  • Battery Efficiencies and Ratings
  • Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Simple Magnetic Circuit
  • Simple Magnetic Theory
  • Types of Magnets
  • Properties of Magnets
  • Magnetic Field and Field Lines
  • Geomagnetism
  • Magnetic Declination and Dip
  • Magnetic Moment and Magnetic Dipole
  • Factors that Affect the Strength of an Electromagnet
  • Magnetic Field due to Current in Straight Conductors, Coils and Solenoids
  • Introduction to Biot-Savart Law
  • Ampere's Circuital Law
  • Magnetic Induction Due to Infinitely Long Straight Conductor Carrying Current
  • Magnetic Induction along the Axis of a Circular Coil Carrying Current
  • Magnetic Field due to Current in Solenoid
  • Direction of Electrically Induced Magnetic Field
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Direction of Electrically Induced Magnetic Field (2)
  • electromagnetic Induction (2)
  • Lenz's Law
  • Magnitude and Direction of Induced E.M.F Produced on a Current Carrying Conductor
  • Magnitude of Induced EMF
  • Direction of Induced EMF - Fleming's Right-Hand Rule
  • Magnetic Flux and Magnetic Flux Density
  • Hysteresis
  • Magnetomotive Force (MMF)
  • Magnetic Permeability
  • Reluctance
  • Analysis of Magnetic Circuit
  • Typical BH and µB Circuit
  • Alternating Current Theory
  • Alternating Current Theory (2)
  • Waveform Definition
  • Amplitude Instantaneous
  • RMS Value
  • Average Value
  • Form Factor
  • Phasor Representation and Phase Difference of A.C. Quantities
  • Inductor, Inductance and its Effect on the Circuit
  • Inductors
  • Self Inductance
  • Mutual Inductance
  • Types and Uses of Inductors
  • Inductance
  • AC Circuits with Inductors
  • Capacitor, Capacitance and its Effect on the Circuit
  • Introduction
  • Capacitor and Capacitance
  • Parallel Plate Capacitor and Spherical Capacitor
  • Effect of Dielectric Medium on Capacitance and Permittivity
  • Types of Capacitors
  • Charging and Discharging of Capacitors
  • Colour Coding of a Capacitor
  • Application of the Capacitor
  • Capacitance
  • AC Circuits with Capacitor and Other Components
  • Simple Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Series - Parallel Connections of Inductors
  • Series- Parallel Combination of Capacitors
  • Relationship between Resistance, Reactance and Impedance
  • A.C Series RL Circuit
  • A.C Parallel RL Circuit
  • RC Series Circuit
  • RC Parallel
  • A.c Series RLC Circuit
  • A.C Parallel RLC Circuit
  • Power Factor
  • Power in Single Phase A.C. Circuit
  • Instruments
  • Qualitative Treatment of the Principles and Function of A.C and D.C Indicating Instruments
  • Moving Iron Instruments
  • Moving Coil Instruments
  • Galvanometer, Internal Structure of Ammeter and Voltmeter
  • Dynamo Watt-Meter
  • Induction Instruments
  • Ohmmeter Method
  • Measurement of Energy in Single Phase Circuits
  • Frequency Meter
  • Measurement of Power Factor
  • Multimeter
  • Tong Tester
  • Megger
  • Phase-Sequence Indicator
  • Synchroscope
  • Oscilloscope
  • Working Principle
  • Control and Function
  • Calibration
  • Qualitative Treatment of the Principles and Function of Relays
  • Protection Schemes
  • Principles, Need and Testing of Protective Schemes
  • Nature and Causes of Faults
  • Types of Faults
  • Methods of Grounding
  • Zones of Protection
  • Essential Qualities of Protection
  • Protection Scheme
  • Preferential Tripping Scheme
  • Primary and Back-up Protection
  • Fault Levels
  • Fault Level Calculations
  • Symmetrical Components
  • Co-ordination of Protection Relays
  • Electromagnetic Relays
  • Operating Principles of Relays
  • Universal Relay
  • R-X Diagram
  • Torque Equation
  • Types of Electromagnetic Relays
  • Over Current, Voltage and Impedance Relays
  • Directional Relay
  • Principles of Distance Protection
  • Principle of Differential relay
  • Negative Phase Sequence (NPS) Relay
  • Reverse Power Relay
  • Under Frequency
  • Principle of Operation of Other Types of Relays
  • Fuses and Fuse Testing
  • Apparatus Protection
  • CTs, PTS and their Application in Protection Schemes
  • Generator Protection - General
  • Motor
  • Single Phasing Protection
  • Differential Protection
  • Bus Bars
  • Bus Bar Protection - Introduction
  • Bus Protection Using Over Current Relays
  • Remote Back-up Bus Protection by Second Zone of Distance Protection of Incoming Lines
  • Bus-Protection by Directional Interlock or Comparison
  • Bus Differential Protection
  • High Impedance Differential Relay
  • Protection of Sectionalized Buses
  • Biased Differential Relay
  • Check Type Bus Protection Relay
  • Frame Leakage Bus Earth Fault Protection
  • Interlocked Over Current Protection for Generator
  • Location and Selection of CTs of Bus Protection
  • Miscellaneous - Bus Bar Protection
  • Bus-Bar Configurations
  • Transmission Lines
  • Distance Protection of Transmission Lines
  • Power Line Carrier Aided Inter Tripping
  • Auto Reclosing
  • Static Relays and Numerical Protection
  • Introduction to Static Relays
  • Static Relays as Comparators - Comparison vs. Computation
  • Amplitude Comparator
  • Phase Comparator
  • Duality between Amplitude and Phase Comparators
  • Synthesis of Various Distance Relays Using Static Comparators
  • Synthesis of Mho Relay Using Static Phase Comparator
  • Synthesis of Reactance Relay Using Cosine-type Phase Comparator
  • Synthesis of Simple Impedance Relay Using Amplitude Comparator
  • Numerical Protection
  • Functional Block Diagram and Working of Numerical Relay
  • Numerical Overcurrent Relay - Block diagram
  • Numerical Transformer Differential Relay - Block diagram
  • Numerical Distance relays - Block diagram
  • Comparison of Numerical Relay with Conventional relays
  • Auxiliary Relays
  • Types of Auxiliary Relays
  • Monitoring Relays
  • Timer Relay
  • Lockout Relay
  • Attracted Armature Relays
  • Power Contactor and Relay Chatter
  • Relay Reset and Contact Multiplication
  • Use of Shunt and Series Resistance to Increase Range
  • Range Extension of Ammeter
  • Range Extension of Voltmeter
  • Rectifiers
  • Half Wave Rectifier
  • Full Wave Rectifier
  • Bridge Rectifier
  • Transducers
  • Transducers - Definition, Classification and Characteristics
  • Thermistor
  • Thermocouple
  • Resistance Temperature Detector
  • Capacitive Transducers
  • Linear Variable Differential Transformer
  • Tachometer
  • Variable Reluctance Tachogenerator
  • Stroboscopic Tachometer
  • Permanent Magnet Tachometer
  • Centrifugal Type Tachometer
  • Chronometric Type Tachometer
  • Hall Effect Current Sensor
  • Piezoelectric Transducer
  • Photo Conductive Cell
  • Photo Emissive Cells
  • Photo Diode
  • Distribution Systems
  • Systems of A.C. and D.C. Shipboard Installation
  • Distributions in ship
  • Switchboard and its Maintenance
  • Two Wire and Three Wire D.C. Distribution
  • A.C. Transmission - Single and Three Phase
  • 2-Wire, 3-Wire and 4-Wire A.C. Distribution
  • Selection of AC and DC Generators
  • Merits and Demerits
  • Testing Codes
  • Earthing in ships
  • MSB Distribution (add the content from MSB topic of ETO Unit 1.2. MGS 9-8-23)
  • DBS Distribution
  • HV and LV Distribution
  • Power Distribution
  • Grounded Power Distribution Systems
  • Isolated (Ungrounded) Power Distribution Systems
  • Electric Propulsion System
  • Emergency Generator Onboard Ships
  • Layout of Ships Electrical System
  • Effect of voltage on lamp performance
  • Electrical Survey Requirements
  • Protective devices
  • Fuses
  • Working of Circuit Breaker
  • Closing Control Scheme of Circuit Breaker
  • Troubleshooting of Closing Scheme of CB
  • Circuit Breaker Tripping Scheme
  • Trip Circuit Supervision(CB-ON)
  • Trip Circuit Supervision (CB-OFF)
  • Physics of Arcing Phenomenon
  • Arc Extinction in Circuit Breakers – D.C and A.C Circuit Breaking
  • Restriking Voltage and Recovery Voltage
  • Analysis of Fault Current and Fault Voltage During A.C. Faults
  • Recovery Voltage and Restriking Voltage
  • Rating and Selection of Circuit Breakers
  • Types of Circuit Breakers
  • MCBs, MCCBs and ELCBs
  • DC Switchgear
  • SF6 Circuit Breaker
  • Properties of SF6 Gas and Working of SF6 Breakers
  • SF6 Breaker Arrangement per Phase
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Vacuum Circuit Breaker
  • Oil Circuit Breaker
  • Air Circuit Breaker
  • Draw Out Air Circuit Breakers
  • Air Blast Circuit Breaker
  • Testing of Circuit Breaker
  • Earth clamps
  • Cable Material and Installation
  • Maintenance of Cables
  • Connection of Shore Supply (Insert the content from ETO Unit 1.2. topic Electrical power distribution board and electrical equipment sub topic ? shore supply in Master Ele Engg Unit Distribution system
  • Types of D.C Motors - Series, Shunt and Compound Wound Motors
  • Principle of Operation of D.C. Motor
  • DC motor Constructional Details
  • Characteristics of D.C Motors
  • Torque - Current Characteristics of D.C Motors
  • Speed - Current Characteristics of D.C Motors.
  • Torque - Speed Characteristics of D.C motors
  • Reversing of D.C Motor
  • D.C Motors for Deck Machineries
  • DC motor Protection
  • Protection of D.C. Generators
  • Types of D.C. Generators - Series, Shunt and Compound Wound
  • Need for and Types of Starter
  • Protection using 2 Point Starter
  • 3 Point Starter
  • Speed and Torque Equations
  • Speed control of direct current motors
  • Speed Control of DC Series Motor
  • Speed Control of D.C. Shunt Motors
  • Armature Control Method
  • Field Control Method
  • Ward-Leonard Control
  • Speed Control using SCR
  • Principles, Constructional details and Protection of Direct Current series, shunt and compound wound generators
  • Principle of D.C. Generators
  • Theory and Principle
  • Armature Reaction
  • Construction of D.C. Generators
  • Armature Winding
  • Components of Armature Core and Terms Used in Relation To Armature windings
  • Compensating winding
  • Characteristics of D.C Generators
  • Internal & External Characteristics of DC Generator
  • Critical Resistance for Shunt Generator
  • Tests on DC Generator
  • Voltage Build-Up in D.C. Generators
  • Load Performance Test
  • E.M.F and Load Voltage Equations
  • Series and Parallel Operation of D.C Generators
  • Cyclo-converters (pl delete this topic from here since it is there under the topic, Specialised equipment.... MGS 24-9-22)
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Introduction to Electrical Maintenance
  • Insulation Resistance
  • Measurement of IR Value
  • Drying-Out of Electrical Windings - Break-down Strength of Insulation
  • General
  • Condition Based Monitoring
  • Condition Based Maintenance
  • Maintenance of Carbon Brushes
  • Machinery Alignment
  • Overhauling the Bearings
  • Measuring Air Gaps
  • Maintenance of Induction Motor
  • Servicing a Universal Motor
  • General Maintenance - Transformers
  • Servicing Transformer's Breather
  • Transformer Oil Test with Oil Testing Kit
  • Rewinding of Small Transformer
  • Active and Passive Safety System
  • Isolating Electrical Equipment to Work Safely
  • Terminal Identification
  • Terminal Identification of 1-Phase Alternator
  • Terminal Identification of 3-Phase Alternator
  • Terminal Identification of a D.C Compound Motor
  • Terminals Identification of a 1-Phase Induction Motor
  • Terminal Identification of 3-Phase Induction Motor
  • Rewinding
  • Rewinding of the Field Coil of DC Motors
  • Rewinding of the Armature of DC Motors - Growler
  • Rewinding of a Split Phase Type Motor
  • Rewinding a Ceiling Fan
  • Rewinding a Table Fan
  • Rewinding a Three Phase IM Single Layer Wound Motor
  • Rewinding Of Double Layer Wound Motor
  • Periodicity of the Maintenance Procedures
  • Practical Operational Problems
  • Typical Defects Likely to Happen in Electrical Devices and their Causes
  • Failure of Exciter Voltage to Build Up
  • Alternators not Accepting the Loads
  • Electrical Motor not Starting Properly
  • Overheating of Motor
  • Operation and Maintenance Issues - A.C Motors
  • Maintenance of RPS
  • Maintenance of Busbar
  • Safety requirements for working on shipboard electrical systems including safe isolation of electrical equipment
  • Electric Shock
  • Burns From Electrical Shock
  • Regulations Governing High Voltage Installations in MarineOffshore
  • Safety Regulations Regarding Work on High Voltage Installations
  • Issue and Control of Safety Documentation (Procedures, Control and Policy)
  • Dangers involved in working with electrical equipment and precautions
  • Work Permits and Procedures for Preventing Accidents While Carrying Out Maintenance and Repair
  • Safety Lockout Procedures, Key SafesMulti Hasp Locking Devices and Isolation Procedures
  • Operation and Safety Features Associated with Live Working in HVS
  • Use of High Voltage PPE
  • High Voltage measuring, Instrumentation and testing equipment (Fixed and Portable)
  • Polarization index and IR test procedures for High Voltage equipment
  • Power Measurement Using CT and PT
  • Alternate current machines
  • Simple explanation of principles, constructional details and protection of alternators
  • Introduction (2)
  • EMF Equation
  • Power angle
  • Armature Reaction (2)
  • Construction of Alternators
  • Armature Winding (2)
  • Distribution and Pitch factor
  • Three Phase Generation in Alternators
  • Star and delta connection
  • Earthing of neutral alternators and unearthed neutral
  • Rotors
  • Damper Windings
  • Speed, Frequency and Output waveform
  • Fixed speed alternators
  • Characteristics of Alternator
  • Open and Short Circuit Characteristics
  • Load Characteristics of 3 Phase Alternator
  • Voltage Regulation of Alternators
  • Excitation
  • Excitation System using DC Exciter
  • Brush-less Excitation
  • Automatic Voltage Regulators
  • Need for AVR in an Alternator
  • Carbon pile regulator
  • Vibrating contact and static automatic regulator
  • AVR with Zener Bridge
  • AVR Response
  • Why protection is not provided for AVR
  • Alternator Protection
  • Overload Protection
  • Negative Sequence or Unbalanced Protection
  • Earth Fault Protection
  • Differential Relay
  • Reverse Power Relay
  • Alternator Loss of Excitation Relay
  • Frequency Protection
  • Over Voltage and Under Voltage Protection in Generator
  • Rotor Earth Fault, Pole Slip, Over Speed, Voltage Surges
  • Protection of Synchronous Condensers
  • Parallel running and synchronising theory
  • Phase Sequence in A.C. System
  • Phase sequence indicator
  • Conditions to be Satisfied for Synchronizing
  • Synchroscope (2)
  • Lamp Methods to Check Synchronism
  • Paralleling of or Synchronising Alternators
  • Wrong Synchronization of Alternators
  • Load Management of Paralleled Alternators
  • Load Sharing of Alternators and Droop Control
  • Changing generators
  • P.F Management by Alternators
  • Mitigation of Low Power Factor Problems
  • Simple explanation of principles, constructional details and protection of Squirrel cage induction motor
  • Construction of Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors
  • Construction of Slip ring or Wound type Induction Motors
  • Construction of Deep Bar Double Cage Induction Motor
  • Single and Three Phase Squirrel Cage IM Principle
  • Single Phase Induction Motor
  • Components of Single Phase Induction motor
  • Principle of Operation
  • Equivalent Circuit
  • Starting Methods of Single Phase Induction motor
  • Split Phase Starting Method
  • Shaded-Pole Starting Method
  • Capacitor Start Induction Motor
  • AC single speed and Induction motor drives
  • Three Phase Induction Motor
  • Principle of Operation of Three Phase A.C Motors
  • Principle of Rotation of Rotor
  • Types of Connections
  • Reversing Three Phase Induction Motor
  • Rotor frequency
  • Rotor EMF and Current
  • Relationship between Rotor IR loss and Rotor slip
  • Types of Enclosures
  • Load-torque Characteristics of A.C. Motors
  • Speed Control Methods
  • Speed Control and Braking System
  • Speed Control by Auto-Transformer
  • A.C. Motor Electronical Speed Control
  • A.C. Motor Starters
  • DOL Starter
  • Auto Transformer Starter
  • StarDelta Starter
  • Soft Starting Method
  • Starting with Slip Rings
  • Jogging and Crawling
  • Rotor Resistance Starter
  • Protection of A.C. Motors
  • Single Phasing Protection (2)
  • Thermistor Protection
  • Bimetal Protection
  • Electromagnetic Protection
  • Mechanical Protection
  • Synchronous Motors A.C.
  • Principle of Operation of Synchronous Motors
  • Starting of Synchronous Motor Using Frequency Converter
  • Starting of Synchronous Motor using Auto Transformer
  • Load Characteristics of Synchronous Motor
  • Merits and limits of synchronous motor over others
  • Power Factor Improvement using Synchronous Motor
  • Synchronous Condensers
  • Torque Equation (2)
  • V-Curves
  • Hunting
  • Operation of infinite bus bars torqueangle characteristics
  • Other AC Motors
  • Repulsion Type Motor
  • AC Series Motor
  • Universal Motor
  • Effect of Varying Frequency and Voltage of A.C. Motors
  • Speed, Temperature, Torque
  • Power Output and Starting Time, Current.
  • Deck Machineries - A.C Electric Motors and VFD
  • Applications of A.C Motors
  • Simple explanation of principles, constructional details and protection of Single phase transformers
  • Principle
  • Basic principle
  • EMF Equation (2)
  • Transformer Ratio
  • Ideal Transformer
  • Waveform & vector representation
  • Transformer on No-load
  • Equivalent circuit of transformers
  • Effect of voltage and frequency changes in transformers
  • Energy losses in transformers
  • Construction of Transformers
  • Construction of a simple transformer
  • Types of transformers based on Core
  • Types of transformers based on winding configuration
  • Polarity of Windings - Dot convention
  • Tap Changer Mechanism
  • Construction of 3 phase transformers
  • Centre-Tapped Transformers
  • Transformer Oil
  • Oil as insulation medium
  • Types of transformer oil
  • Properties of transformer oil
  • 3 phase transformers
  • Star and Delta Connections
  • Open Delta Configuration
  • Scott Connection
  • Series Parallel Connections of Transformers
  • Consequences of Wrong Parallel Connection of Transformers
  • Auto-transformers
  • Working principle (2)
  • 2-winding transformer as autotransformer
  • Autotransformer as a single unit
  • Current and Potential Transformers
  • Instrument Transformers
  • Measurement of Current using CT
  • Measurement of Voltage using PT
  • Protection
  • Buchholz Relay
  • Pressure Device
  • Overload and Short Circuit
  • Differential Protection (2)
  • Miscellaneous Protection
  • Testing of Transformers
  • Testing types
  • Ratio Test
  • Open Circuit Test
  • Short Circuit Test
  • Voltage Regulation and Efficiency
  • All Day Efficiency of Transformers
  • Winding Resistance
  • Magnetising Current
  • Polarity Test
  • Phasing out test of 3-phase transformer
  • Core balance or Magnetic Balance
  • Testing of Condenser Bushings
  • Testing of OLTC
  • Marine transformers
  • Special design needs of Marine Transformers
  • Reasons for using air cooled transformers on ships
  • Electronics
  • Qualitative treatment of atomic structure and bonding
  • Atomic Structure
  • Covalent bonding
  • Types Of Semiconductor
  • Junction diodes
  • Junction transistors and their operating characteristics
  • Simple Transistor Circuits
  • Transistor as an Amplifier
  • Class A amplifiers
  • Class B amplifiers
  • Class AB amplifiers
  • Common source JFET amplifier
  • Elementary Treatment of Small Signal Amplifier
  • Transistor as a Switch
  • Transistor as an Oscillator
  • Concept of feedback
  • Types of Negative Feedback Amplifiers
  • Positive feedback in sinusoidal oscillators
  • Transistor Biasing and its Types
  • Biasing
  • Fixed bias
  • Potential Divider Bias
  • Conductor, Insulator and Semiconductor
  • Electronic Circuit Components
  • Zener diode
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Zener Diode (2)
  • Zener Voltage Regulator
  • Regulated Power Supply using Zener diode and Transistors
  • IC Applications
  • Voltage regulator IC using LM 317
  • Voltage regulator IC using LM 723
  • Operational Amplifier and its application in measurement and control of process parameters onboard ship
  • Introduction to Operational amplifier
  • Types of operational amplifier
  • Inverting op-amp
  • Non-inverting op-amp
  • Integrator op-amp
  • Differentiator op-amp
  • Op-amp based rectifier
  • IC 555 based – Timers, Alarms Siren Buzzers
  • IC and LSI
  • IC tester
  • Power Semiconductor Devices
  • Thyristor
  • Characteristics Of Thyristor
  • Application
  • PMOSFET
  • IGBT
  • V-I, I-V, P-I and I-P Converters
  • V-I Converter
  • I-V Converter
  • P-I Converter
  • I-P Converter
  • Identification of electronic components, cables and their usage
  • Photoelectric Effect
  • Hallwachs Experiment
  • Laws of Photoelectric Emission
  • Light Waves and Photons
  • Einstein's Photoelectric Equation
  • Photo Electric Devices
  • LED
  • LCD
  • 7 Segment Display
  • Overview
  • Control Theory
  • Control Theory (2)
  • Pneumatic Control System
  • Hydraulic Control System
  • Electric Control System
  • Electronic Control System
  • Simple theory of all Control Systems
  • Typical Control System in Ship
  • Purpose of Control System
  • Control System Onboard
  • Bridge Control System in Ship
  • Engine Room Control System in Ship
  • Cargo Room Control System in Ship
  • Control System Operations
  • Watch-keeper Role
  • Basic Procedures
  • Electric Control Equipment
  • Control Panel
  • Rotary Selector Switch
  • Location of Common faults and action to Prevent Damage
  • Fault Detection
  • Pneumatic Failure
  • Electronic Failure
  • Electric Failure
  • Hydraulic Failure
  • Causes and Remedies
  • Programmable Logic Control
  • Basics
  • Introduction to PLC
  • PLC history
  • Constituent parts of the PLC and Size
  • Response time of PLC
  • Principles of operation
  • PLC applications
  • PLC Advantages
  • PLC terminology
  • Inputs
  • Outputs
  • Central processing unit
  • Types of memory devices
  • Programming
  • Ladder logic
  • Ladder logic diagrams
  • PLC interfacing
  • Programming cables in PLCs
  • Parallel and serial communication
  • Programming devices
  • Dedicated desktops
  • Hand-held programmers
  • Computer programmers
  • Operation
  • Inputs and outputs
  • Inputs and outputs (2)
  • Input and Output modulescards
  • Relays
  • Safety
  • Maintenance (2)
  • PLC Fault finding
  • PLC Troubleshooting
  • Single phasing of alternate current motors
  • Auto control system
  • Control loop transmitter
  • Controller and Desired value
  • PID Control
  • Proportional Controller
  • Proportional Control System
  • Controller
  • Recovery After a Disturbance
  • Integral Controller
  • Integral Action
  • Integral Action Time
  • Expressing Integral Action
  • Integral Control
  • Two Term Controller (P-I Controller)
  • Derivative Action
  • Derivative Action Time
  • Derivative Control
  • Three Term Controller (P+I+D Controller)
  • Basics and tuning of PID control
  • FunctionSignal Generator
  • Principle of Operation (2)
  • Objectives of Using Signal Generators
  • Analog to Digital Converters
  • Logic gates
  • Design representation
  • Digital versus analog
  • Basic Logic Gates
  • Applications of Logic Gates to the Automated Use of Machinery on Board Ships
  • Sequential Circuits
  • Latches
  • S-R latch
  • Gated S-R latch
  • D latch
  • Flip flop
  • Delay (D) and Toggle (T) Flip flops & Other flip flop variations
  • Algorithmic state machine
  • Algorithmic state machine chart
  • Designing synchronous sequential circuit using ASM charts
  • Fundamental mode sequential circuits
  • Assigning output to different states
  • Races and cycles
  • Shift registers
  • Serial-in to parallel-out
  • Serial-in to serial-out
  • Parallel-in to parallel-out
  • Parallel-in to serial-out
  • Universal shift register
  • Combinational circuits
  • Adders
  • Half adder
  • Full adder
  • Ripple carry adder
  • Carry look ahead adder
  • BCD adder
  • Subtractors
  • Subtraction
  • Parallel and Serial Subtractors
  • Encoder and Decoder
  • 2-bit encoder
  • 2-bit priority encoder
  • Decoder
  • 1-bit magnitude comparator
  • Multiplexer and demultiplexer
  • Multiplexer
  • Demultiplexer
  • Implementation of combinational logic using MUX
  • Read-only Memory (ROM)
  • Programmable Logic Array (PLA)
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EMF, P.D and Current

EMF, P.D and Current

Electromotive Force (EMF)

Electrons are negatively charged and have potential energy. They move freely from a point of high energy level to a point of low energy level. There is driving influence needed to cause the continuous flow of electrons. The driving influence is termed as the electromotive force, hereafter called the EMF. As the name implies, there is a “motive” in the EMF (electro ‘motive’ force) source. But, it is not actually a ‘force’ since it has no dimension.

 

EMF is that forces which when applied to a circuit of total resistance of 1 Ohm will cause a current of 1 Ampere to flow; or is the potential difference which when applied to the ends of a resistance of 1 Ohm will cause a current of 1 Ampere to flow. 

 

Current

The electrons starting from the negative of the EMF, flows in the external circuit and reaches the positive of the EMF. The electron is attracted towards the positive potential. The flow of electrons is the current. The conventional current flows in the opposite direction to the flow of electrons i.e., the current flow in the external circuit from a positive source of EMF to a negative source of EMF. Within the EMF source, the conventional current flows from a negative to positive EMF. This is a continuous process as long as the external circuit is closed and there is energy in the EMF source. The current flow is continuous. It may be noted that the current is the rate of flow of charge through the circuit.


 

If we consider a lead acid cell as the source, more energy is now provided by the chemical reactions in the cell source to move the electrons from positive EMF to negative EMF in the internal circuit of EMF sources and helps to continue further rounds. 

 

The following media explains about the EMF and Current Flow in a cell:


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Voltage or Potential difference (P.D)

When an electrical source is not connected to an external load circuit, the voltage measured across its terminals is the EMF. When the source is connected to an external loading circuit like a resistance, a current flows and the voltage measured now across the source or the load is the potential difference.

 

The energy transferred due to the movement of unit charge between two points in a circuit is termed as the potential difference (P.D). It is observed that potential difference has the same effect as EMF. In resistors, the potential difference across their ends serves as the source of EMF.

 

The representation of P.D is illustrated in the following media.


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The source indicated is a battery delivering direct current. The arrow head points towards the point of high potential. An arrow head is also drawn to indicate the corresponding direction of conventional current flow. The current leaves the source at the positive terminal and enters the load at the positive terminal. Hence the current direction is same as that of EMF, but opposite to that of the load P.D arrow. The EMF and P.D are measured in volts, and the unit of current is the ampere.


 

What happens to the emf when the cell is connected to an external circuit?


 

Voltage Drop Inside a Cell

As long as the cell is not connected to an external load circuit, the voltage measured across its terminals is the emf. When the cell is connected to an external loading circuit like a resistance, a current flows and the voltage measured now across the cell or the load is the potential difference.


 

There will be a difference between the emf measured first and the p.d measured later. The p.d will be lower than the emf. This is due to the internal drop in the cell due to the current flowing through the internal resistance of the cell. 

 

The following media explains the Voltage Drop in a Cell in detail.


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The following media shows the potential difference through an analogy of water flow between two tanks. 


 

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