2018
Aug
21

photovoltaic effect & photoelectric effect – how solar panels work

Lenard’s Photoelectric Apparatus

This page explains how solar panels work, actually we shall understand what is photovoltaic effect that causes the light to convert in to the electricity or energy. In fact photovoltaic effect also called photoelectric effect is the effect that causes the production of solar electricity

2018
Aug
5

Understanding Alternating Current or AC Current

Nonsinusoidal Waveforms in AC Power current

The electricity which we use at home is normally the alternating current or AC. AC current is result of alternation of the generator armature or alternator. The electricity or current flows in one direction and then reverse direction. Each cycle in AC

2018
Aug
1

Calorific Value of Diesel Petrol & Coal – Fuels Heat Of Combustion

calorific value of fuel diesel petrol and gas

In power generation the calorific value of fuel is prime factor. Use of fuels having high heat of combustion gives best output in terms of cost of electricity or energy generated. When we generate electricity in steam power plant we have to

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