Meaning of Insulation Resistance

Meaning of Insulation Resistance Q. Explain meaning of insulation resistance. There are various materials in the category of conductor, semiconductor, insulators etc. The materials offer opposition to the flow of current. The opposition is known as resistance. In electrical systems some pans are expected not to allow any current through them.  These parts have good … Read more

Routine, Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance

Routine, Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance Q. Describe routine, preventive and breakdown maintenance with suitable examples.  1. Routine Maintenance : As the name suggests, it is the maintenance as a routine work i.e.daily work so routine maintenance is a overall daily maintenance of the machine. After the stoppage of the machine on the earlier day, the … Read more

Energy Conservation Act

Energy Conservation Act Q. Energy Conservation Act Considering the vast potential of energy savings and benefits of energy efficiency, the government of India enacted the energy conservation act, 2001. The act provides for the legal framework, institutions arrangement and a regulatory mechanism at the central and state level to embark up on energy efficiency drive … Read more

Uses of Growler

Uses of Growler Q. Explain the use of Growler. It is a equipment used for finding shorted turns of armature coil or stator / rotor winding.It is essentially a single winding transformer. Low voltage or 230 V.  AC is applied to a growler’s winding.  Hence A.C. flux is produce. The winding acts as a primary … Read more