Number of poles calculator
Most of the time, the motor nameplates do not contain the number of poles data on them. The number of poles in a motor can be calculated from its synchronous…
Synchronous speed calculator
The "synchronous speed" is the speed of the rotating magnetic field in an electric motor. Here is a simple synchronous speed calculator. Always remember that the synchronous speed and rated…
Motor torque calculator | Full load torque of a motor
The full load torque of a motor is the maximum torque that the motor can deliver when it is fully loaded. Here is a simple motor torque calculator that can…
Motor FLC calculator | Motor Full load current calculator
Motor FLC or full load current or full load amperes (FLA) of a motor is the maximum current the motor windings are designed to carry. Here is a simple motor…
Star-Delta starter design tool | Wye-Delta starter design tool
Star-delta starters are widely used for starting three-phase induction motors. It can reduce current inrush to 1/3 of direct-on-line starting current. Here is an advanced Star-Delta starter design tool that…
Direct-on-line starter | DOL starter selection tool
The direct-on-line starter is the cheapest motor starting method. In this method, full voltage is applied to the motor terminals. Here a comprehensive DOL starter selection tool, which can help…
Resistance calculator
Resistors are the basic building blocks of a circuit. They are used in circuits as voltage dividers, current limits, termination for communication links, etc. It is important to know how…
Power consumption & Energy usage of CFL lamps
CFL lamps or compact fluorescent lights are made to make lighting more energy efficient. It started replacing the incandescent lights. It was invented by Edward Hammer in1980 who was an…
Power consumption and energy usage of cooker hood
A cooker hood is essential to keep your kitchen odor-free and smoke-free. It sucks the air from the kitchen and either sent it outside or removes the smell from the…
Power consumption and energy usage of rice cooker and Steamer
A Rice cooker or rice steamer makes it easy to cook rice. It is an automated device that cooks rice using electricity. Modern electric rice cookers are equipped with sensors…