For motor applications, engineers have several options at their disposal. Typically, engineers can choose between direct-current (DC) or alternating-current (AC) motors. Machine Design has covered the ...

There can be a shortage of electrical capacity when everyone in the world has a home conditioner. New electronics may mitigate the problem. Energy efficiency in appliances is becoming a hot topic.

AC line monitors measure the real-time quality of power delivered to a given load. These devices are diverse in capabilities, measurement accuracy and cost with systems ranging from simple, ...