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What are Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)?

Earlier, the technology in use was – fuse. The efficiency of fuse was less and protection was almost impossible. Therefore, fuses had to be replaced with MCB for safety and better control for the electric system. MCBs or Miniature Circuit Breakers work as automatic electrical switches that are designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage. These are time delay tripping devices controlled by the magnitude of overcurrent. Generally, these are programmed to operate at less than 2.5 milliseconds during a short circuit and 2 seconds to 2 minutes in case of overloads (depending on the magnitude of current). The device opens when excessive current flows through the circuit. Once the magnitude of current in the circuit returns to normal, it can go to its normal state without any manual replacement. To fulfill what it is required to do, the MCB is characterised by low current ratings and fixed trip settings. To comply with the domestic and commercial needs, a wide variety of MCBs have...

Role of the SCADA Systems in water security

Water security is one of the upcoming issues we have, and it needs to be addressed on a priority basis. With the rapid transformation of technology, we have to see how it can be useful for a particular industry, in this case, the water industry. Before talking about the role of SCADA in the water security systems, let us understand what SCADA system is. SCADA is an acronym for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. This system permits the control and careful monitoring of business and its related functions. Many people would have an ideal monitoring system in place, which can be further networked. This can be done through SCADA systems. SCADA software helps in monitoring of the entire system in a simple format. The system is a right combination of updated technologies and innovative methods and allows to manage the business on a much more comfortable level. In the water industry, the SCADA system builds a communication network which spreads out throughout the distribution syst...

Industrial management and efficiency with the most widely used tools

It is a no-brainer that the manufacturing sector is the driving force of any country’s economy. The industry has seen a rapid growth in the last few years and is set to continue on this path, which has led to it becoming a crucial industry that the country should make it a priority to invest in. For the efficient working of any manufacturing unit, one needs to have a comprehensive idea about the prominent tools that are required to facilitate its functioning:   Programmable Logic Controller: These controllers are basically used for automation of specific processes, machine functions, or an entire production line. It receives information from connected sensors and facilitates outputs based on pre-programmed parameters. A PLC is beneficial in determining and recording run time data, including machine productivity, triggering alarms if machine malfunctions, and controlling the temperature. Servo motors : They are utilized in several applications and have been around for a long ...