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  INDIRECT HEATING  Resistance heating generates heat by passing electric current through a conductor based on Joule’s Law ( ). Direct resistance heating passes current directly through the charge for rapid, efficient heating (e.g., salt baths, rivets). Indirect resistance heating passes current through a high-resistance element, transferring heat via radiation/convection (e.g., ovens,) Indirect Resistance Heating Mechanism: Electric current flows through a high-resistance element (like Nichrome), which heats up. This heat is then transferred to the charge via radiation, convection, or conduction. Key Characteristics: Allows for high, uniform temperature control, easy automation, and can heat non-conductive materials. Applications: Domestic water heaters, electric kettles, ovens, toasters, and industrial furnaces. Limitations: Lower overall efficiency compared to direct methods due to heat loss between the element and the charge.  DIRECT HEATING   Direct Resistance H...

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare by improving diagnosis, treatment, patient care, and hospital management. Here are the major impacts: 1. Improved Diagnosis AI helps doctors detect diseases early and accurately. AI systems like IBM Watson Health analyze large amounts of medical data. AI is widely used in radiology to detect cancer, tumors, and fractures from X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. It helps in early detection of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Impact: Faster and more accurate diagnosis, reduced human error. 2. Personalized Treatment AI studies patient history, genetics, and lifestyle to suggest customized treatments. Precision medicine is improving cancer treatment. AI recommends suitable drugs based on patient data. Impact: Better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects. 3. Robotic Surgery AI-powered robots assist surgeons in performing complex surgeries. Systems like da Vinci Surgical System enable minimally invasive surgerie...

  Bow Collector   Bow collectors and pantographs are roof-mounted apparatuses used on electric trains and trams to collect current from overhead lines. While bow collectors (early 20th-century tech) use a rigid, bow-shaped metal strip, modern pantographs utilize a flexible, articulated frame for high-speed, reliable contact. Pantographs have largely replaced bow collectors due to superior performance.  Key Differences and Details: Bow Collector : A simpler device, often seen on older trams, consisting of a fixed, bow-shaped rod (copper, aluminum, or carbon). They rely on springs to maintain pressure, and overhead wires are often "staggered" to prevent uneven wear. PANTOGRAPH COLLECTOR Pantograph : A, complex, articulated structure, often in a diamond or parallelogram shape, allowing vertical movement to maintain consistent contact at high speeds. Modern systems use replaceable carbon strips to reduce wear

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Introduction The power transmission system plays a critical role in modern power networks by enabling the efficient transfer of electrical energy from generating stations to load centers. It ensures reliable, continuous, and economical delivery of electricity over long distances while maintaining system stability and power quality. For engineering students and professionals, understanding power transmission is fundamental to mastering electrical power systems. Overview of Power Transmission System                                         Need for High-Voltage Transmission Electrical power is transmitted at high voltage levels such as 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV, and 765 kV to reduce transmission losses and conductor size. By increasing voltage, current decreases for the same power transfer, resulting in lower heat losses and improved voltage regulation. Key advantages include: Reduced...

  Excitation Boost System (EBS) Components Excitation Boost Control (EBC) Module Excitation Boost Generator (EBG) mounted on the alternator’s driven end. Functionality Provides additional excitation current when required. Designed for emergency or backup power applications. Improves performance with non-linear loads like motor startups.