What to do if the machine often knocks out in the dashboard?

    Unfortunately, even the most perfect wiring or the most expensive electrical equipment will soon show a malfunction or fail. And if the circuit breaker is "knocked out", and after re-enabling the situation is repeated, then a short, but very useful algorithm, given below, will help determine the cause.

Why does the circuit breaker break

Standard circuit breaker (not differential circuit breaker) there are three reasons why it can be knocked out:

• Prolonged heating of a node or an entire line. Then a thermal release is triggered – a bimetallic plate in the middle of the device.
• Short circuit. At short circuit, the electromagnetic coil works and the bagger knocks out almost instantly.
• Due to a malfunction of the device itself. But then the machine can not be turned on at all – the lever is simply not fixed in its place.

If the short – circuit time of the circuit breaker does not exceed a few milliseconds, then a fairly long time interval may pass during heating-several tens of minutes. This data will significantly help with the initial diagnosis.

How to determine the reason why the circuit breaker is triggered

A simple algorithm will help you find the fault:

1. Determine what kind of machine knocks out. If this is an input device, then most likely the reason for the excessive load is the simultaneous activation of several powerful consumers (hob, boiler, washing machine). Or the reason is in the wiring from the introductory bag to the next group of machines (for example, the wire "breaks" on the body of the shield).
2. If the machine is not introductory, then you need to determine which line it supplies power to. See what exactly does not work in an apartment or private house when it is disabled.
3. Replace the triggered device with a known good one.
4. Turn on the machine and mark the time after which it will work: if almost instantly – a short circuit, after a while-gradual heating.
5. Disable all consumers of the affected line and re-enable the machine.
6.  If the bag is knocked out again, you need to check the quality of the connections in the sockets. Very often, it is at the point where the socket is connected that the phase wire comes into contact with the zero one, which gives this effect for the circuit breaker.
7.  Еhe Circuit breaker is still knocking out – it's time to move on to checking the junction boxes. Due to poor contact and improper installation, the wires are gradually heated, the insulation is melted, and all the conductors are soldered together.
8. If the machine still works, the possible reason is the contact of conductors inside the wall. To find the fault in this way, you will need the services of a qualified technician.

A burnt arcing chamber in the machine may cause the device to be triggered incorrectly

Why is the "short circuit" not the cause of the fire, but an excuse, and what is the real reason?

       Almost all users with the words "fire" and "electrics", will add the following phrase: «short circuit». Many people are used to awarding a short circuit almost magical power and accusing this physical phenomenon of all imaginable and unthinkable sins. But is it? First, you need to figure out what a short circuit really is.

What is a short circuit?

    A short circuit is a connection between two elements of a circuit (usually conductors) with different potential, or, to put it more simply, voltage. In everyday matters, this is most often the contact of "zero" and "phase", but the short circuit can be between:

• Two phases. For example, in three-phase networks with a line voltage of 400 V.
• "Phase" and "earth". Then the ground loop performs its main role-it removes the potential for life-threatening damage.
• Coils in a coil, transformer, or motor winding.
• The winding and housing of any electrical device.

The natural consequence of a short circuit is a multiple increase in current. Conductors with a cross section designed for a certain nominal operation are not able to withstand this amount of current, and therefore burn out.

The real danger of a short circuit.

A short circuit is not dangerous because it will burn out the wire, at least in an apartment or private house. In a serious production, where an unexpected break in work can bring millions of losses-Yes, but in homes it will only bring minor discomfort, to eliminate which it is enough to call an electrician. But a short circuit carries another, much more serious danger.

A short circuit, according to the Joule-Lenz law, causes significant heat release, and under other conditions, can cause an electric arc. If the protective automation is selected and installed incorrectly, then in a short period of time, the arc can ignite nearby objects: insulation of neighboring conductors, furniture, interior items, personal belongings. And this is already the source of the fire, which will continue to burn even after the power is cut off in the room.

How do I prevent a short circuit?

In order not to worry about the serviceability of electrical wiring and the integrity of the home, you need to do the following: 

• For each separate power and lighting line in an apartment or private house, install an automatic switch.
• Important! Before installing the machine, it is necessary to correctly calculate its nominal value, otherwise the bagger may simply not "see" the short circuit.
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• It is best to mount separate automatic machines on the boiler, hob, and washing machine.
• If the house is old and "plugs" are installed in the panel, they must be replaced with modern circuit breakers.
• Check the quality of connections, especially in sockets and junction boxes.

And never ignore the first signs of faulty wiring: sparks, POPs, the smell of burned insulation. Such seemingly insignificant signals can soon lead to a serious fire.

Green electricity is the cleanest, most beneficial forms of renewable energy

Green power is a subset of renewable energy and represents those renewable energy resources and technologies that provide the highest environmental benefit.  The U.S. voluntary market defines green power as electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and low-impact small hydroelectric sources. Customers often buy green power for its zero emissions profile and carbon footprint reduction benefits.

What is green electricity?

Green electricity is the cleanest, most beneficial forms of renewable energy. For example, municipal solid waste or large scale hydropower are indeed renewable but still have major polluting capacity. These are the energy sources considered to provide green electricity:

This article is more than 3 years old Renewables made up half of net electricity capacity added last year

Green energy accounted for more than half of net electricity generation capacity added around the world last year for the first time, leading energy experts have found.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said the milestone was evidence of a rapid transformation in energy taking place, and predicted capacity from renewable sources will grow faster than oil, gas, coal or nuclear power in the next five years.

Key Components of an All-Electric Car

Battery (all-electric auxiliary): In an electric drive vehicle, the auxiliary battery provides electricity to power vehicle accessories.

Charge port: The charge port allows the vehicle to connect to an external power supply in order to charge the traction battery pack.

DC/DC converter: This device converts higher-voltage DC power from the traction battery pack to the lower-voltage DC power needed to run vehicle accessories and recharge the auxiliary battery.

Electric traction motor: Using power from the traction battery pack, this motor drives the vehicle's wheels. Some vehicles use motor generators that perform both the drive and regeneration functions.

Onboard charger: Takes the incoming AC electricity supplied via the charge port and converts it to DC power for charging the traction battery. It monitors battery characteristics such as voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge while charging the pack.

Power electronics controller: This unit manages the flow of electrical energy delivered by the traction battery, controlling the speed of the electric traction motor and the torque it produces.

Thermal system (cooling): This system maintains a proper operating temperature range of the engine, electric motor, power electronics, and other components.

Traction battery pack: Stores electricity for use by the electric traction motor.

Transmission (electric): The transmission transfers mechanical power from the electric traction motor to drive the wheels.

more information https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/how-do-all-electric-cars-work