Thyratron – a type of gas-filled tube
A thyratron is a gas-filled tube that functions as a high-powered electrical switch and controlled rectifier. It functions similarly to a vacuum tube, but with…
Engineering
Trigatron – a type of triggerable spark gap switch
A trigatron is a sort of triggerable spark gap switch designed for high current and voltage (often 10-100 kV and 20-100 kA, however mega-ampere devices…
Overvoltage – in Electrical Engineering
Overvoltage in electrical engineering refers to a voltage increase that exceeds the design limit of a circuit or circuit element. It describes a condition in…
Dynamic Voltage Restoration (DVR)
Dynamic voltage restoration (DVR) is a technique for mitigating voltage sags and swells in electrical power distribution. It is a technology used in power systems…
Angle Seat Piston Valve
An angle seat piston valve is a pneumatically operated valve with a piston actuator that provides linear actuation to lift a seal from its seat.…
Piston Valve
A piston valve is a device that controls the flow of a fluid or gas through a tube or pipe by moving a piston within…
Pinch Valve
A pinch valve is a valve that controls the flow of a fluid (liquid or gas) by pinching a flexible tube or sleeve to restrict…
Flow Limiter or Flow Restrictor
A flow limiter or flow restrictor is a device that restricts the flow of a fluid, typically a gas or liquid. It is a device…
Ignitron – a type of gas-filled tube
An ignitron is a gas-filled tube used as a controlled rectifier that dates from the 1930s. It is a gas-filled tube that is mostly utilized…
Plasmonic Metamaterial – metal-like materials with negative real permittivity
Plasmonic metamaterials are manmade materials that have unique optical features due to their interaction with light at the nanoscale. It is a metamaterial that employs…
Split-pi Topology in Electronics
Split-pi topology is a typical arrangement found in electrical circuits, particularly power supply and amplifiers. In electronics, it is a pattern of component interconnections used…
Control Valve
Many industrial processes rely on control valves, particularly in the oil and gas, chemical, and manufacturing industries. It is a valve that controls fluid flow…
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