Electrodeposition - Definition, Factors, Application and Advantages: The process of depositing a coating of one metal over an other metal or non-metal electrically is called the electrodeposition. It is used…
Production of Chemicals by Electrolysis: There are various industrial applications of Production of Chemicals by Electrolysis such as production of caustic soda, chlorine, potassium permanganate, ammonium per sulphate, hydrogen and…
Refining of Metals by Electrolysis: Refining is the process whereby a highly concentrated mixture of metals is subjected to electrochemical treatment for recovering not only the principal metal in pure…
Extraction of Metals using Electrolysis - Zinc and Aluminium: Extraction of metals is an electrochemical process used for the production of metal with commercially acceptable purity. There are two methods…
Different Groups of Systems of Electric Traction: As already mentioned, systems of electric traction may be divided into two main groups. (1) The group consisting of vehicles which receive electric…
Different Types of Traction System: The various types of traction system commonly used are described below. 1. Direct Steam Engine Drive. The steam engine drive used to be widely employed…
Starting and Speed Control of Single Phase AC Series Motor: The starting and speed control of single phase AC series motor is carried out by varying the applied voltage. As…
Thyristorised Control of DC Electric Traction Motor: The modern trend is towards the use of dc motors (both separately excited and dc series motors) equipped with thyristor chopper control. The…