Counterbalance Valves
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners view an animation of a counterbalance valve in operation and examine the valve’s internal structure.
Multi-Rung Control in a Ladder Circuit
By Terry Bartelt
Learners study the operation of a ladder circuit in which coils on one rung control contacts in other rungs.
Unloading Valves (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine the internal structure of an unloading valve. This learning object includes a video clip demonstrating the use of an unloading valve in a metal stamping application.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
By Patrick Hoppe
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #5
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current, and power. A help screen is provided.
Series RLC Circuit Tic-Tac-Toe 1
By playing a game of tic-tac-toe, a student can review what happens to currents and voltages throughout a series RLC circuit when the applied frequency is increased from 0 Hz towards resonance.
Ohm's Law Practice Problems #5
Learners review Ohm's Law and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and are asked to solve for the third.
Transistor DC Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #1
Learners analyze a base-biased npn transistor circuit. A "help" screen is available.
Flow Control Valves
In this colorful and animated activity, learners study the operation of a needle valve and the operation of the needle valve with a check valve. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Identifying the Number of Significant Digits
By Ron Wallberg
Learners will identify the number of significant digits in practice problems.
Calculating Bend Allowance for Press Brake Forming
By Dave Hoffman
Introduces two methods of determining bend allowance; one is simple and is an approximate, the other is more precise. Interactive part has learner calculate bend allowance and blank size.
Inductors
This learning activity describes the abilities of an inductor coil to oppose alternating current and to pass direct current.
Transistor Fundamentals: Emitter-Biased NPN Transistor
Students view a dc analysis of an emitter-biased NPN transistor.
Types of Power Sources for Gas Metal Arc Welding
Learners view wire feed power sources ranging from 110-volt, single phase units to 460-volt, three-phase units. A description and photos of each are provided.
Instantaneous Current Calculations of an Energizing RL Circuit (Using a TI-36X Calculator)
Learners view a sample of the keystrokes on a TI-36X calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous current of an energizing RL circuit.
Vector Diagram for a Parallel RC Circuit
Learners read about the vector diagram for a parallel RC circuit. This animated lesson presents information on current flow through each branch, total current, and phase angle.
Selecting a Proper Single Phase Transformer
By Gary Lindell, Terry Bartelt
Students follow the steps that are required to select a transformer with the proper ratings. Voltage, frequency, current, and KVA are considered.
Phase Relationships Between Line-Neutral and Line-Line Voltages
By Michael Gradinjan, Terry Fleischman
Learners view a demonstration showing that line-neutral voltages and line-line voltages are not in-phase with each other, but have a definite 30-degree relationship.
Series-Parallel Resistance -- Practice Problems
In this learning activity you'll practice solving for the total resistance of series-parallel DC circuits.
Eddy Current Demonstration
Learners view two animations that show the effects of eddy currents.
The JK Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view the input and output leads of a JK flip-flop. They also see how it functions in each mode of operation. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Pneumatic Directional Control Valves (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of two-way, three-way, and four-way directional control valves used in pneumatic systems.
Noninverting Op Amp
In this animated object, learners examine the fundamental operation of a noninverting operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The IR Comp Network
In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that keeps the motor running at a constant speed as the load varies.
Ideal Filters
Students read about the ideal versions of the four common filters (low-pass, high-pass, bandpass, and notch), and view graphical representations of the filters' frequency characteristics.