Atomic Hydrogen Welding Atomic hydrogen welding (AHW) is a welding technology invented in the early twentieth century, primarily for combining metals such as aluminum and magnesium. It is…
Variable-frequency Transformer (VFT) A variable-frequency transformer (VFT) transmits electricity between two (asynchronous or synchronous) alternating current frequency domains. A Variable-Speed Drive (VSD) or Adjustable-Frequency Drive (AFD) is a…
Spark-gap Transmitter A spark-gap transmitter is an early type of radio transmitter that generates radio waves to communicate. It is an old type of radio transmitter that…
Photoionization Detector A photoionization detector (PID) is a type of gas detector. It is a type of gas detector that is widely used in industrial hygiene, environmental…
Machine-tool Dynamometer A machine-tool dynamometer is a device for measuring cutting forces and torque during machining processes. It is a multi-component dynamometer that is used to measure…
Dynamometer A dynamometer is a device for measuring force, torque, and power. A dynamometer, or “dyno,” is a device that measures the torque and rotational speed…
Induction Regulator An induction regulator is an alternating current electrical machine, similar to an induction motor, that can generate a continuously changeable output voltage. It is a…
Induction Coil An induction coil (sometimes known as a “spark coil”) is a type of electrical transformer that generates high-voltage pulses from a low-voltage direct current (DC)…
A New Global Benchmark for CIGS Solar Cells Uppsala University now holds the global record for electrical energy generation using CIGS solar cells. The new world record stands at 23.64 percent efficiency. An…
Scientists create an Ultra-thin, Minimally Invasive Pacemaker Operated by Light A team of researchers has created a wireless gadget driven by light that can be implanted to control cardiovascular or brain function in the body.…
Electrical Resonance – in the electric circuit Electrical resonance occurs in an electric circuit at a specific resonant frequency when the impedances or admittances of circuit elements cancel out. It refers to…
Flame Ionization Detector (FID) A flame ionization detector (FID) is a scientific tool that detects analytes in a gas stream. It is commonly employed as a detector in gas…