adminTHE HEAT ENGINE
THE HEAT ENGINE A heat engine converts heat or thermal energy into mechanical energy. It does this by the combustion of a suitable fuel or energy source, such as coal,…
ACTUATORS
ACTUATORS Actuators are devices that convert energy into motion. The motion may be linear or rotary activated by a power source. The actuator is made of two main parts, the…
CHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE 1: THE BATTERY
CHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE 1: THE BATTERY A battery is a device that converts the chemical energy of its cell components into electrical energy. A battery consists of a number of…
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ELECTRIC MOTORS Electric motor coverts electric energy into mechanical energy. They do this through the interaction between the motors magnetic field and the electric current flowing in the copper windings…
THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) The central processing unit (CPU) also known as the processor is the main component of the computer. Its function is to execute instructions sent to…
ELECTRIC CURRENT CONVERSION 1 (AC TO DC AND DC TO AC)
ELECTRIC CURRENT CONVERSION 1 (FROM AC TO DC AND DC TO AC) The choice of electric current to use, whether alternating current ( ac) or direct current( dc) depends on…
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS Energy storage systems are employed to store energy for future use. They also help to balance power supply and demand thereby enabling the efficient and optimal performance…
MOTORS
MOTORS Motors generate motion. The principal aim of motors is to convert any form of energy to mechanical motion or energy. This rotational or linear motion or energy can be…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE(AI)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Artificial intelligence may be simply defined as the intelligence exhibited by machines. This type of intelligence enables these machines or systems to mimic human behavior or intelligence.…
SENSORS
SENSORS A sensor is a device that detects and measures physical or environmental parameters such as; temperature, light, sound, motion, pressure, humidity, gas or chemical concentration, magnetic fields, orientation or…