Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. 03-04-2012, 01:12 PM #1
    71CHOPS
    71CHOPS is online now Professional Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Charleston, Wv.
    Posts
    692

    ELI the ICE Man!

    I consider electrical theory to be one of my weak points, and am attempting to correct this. I've heard this term (ELI the ICE man), but have never had it fully explained. I understand it is a short way to remember voltage leading current in circuits or lagging in some circuits.

    Anyone know the correct interpretation?

    guess I need to pick up a copy of the Ugly book too!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 03-04-2012, 01:29 PM #2
    Tom R
    Tom R is offline Professional Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2001
    Location
    Nebraska
    Posts
    319
    ELI where E= Voltage I=Current L= inductance so voltage leads the current in an inductor or coil.

    ICE Where E= Voltage I=Current C = Capacitance so current leads the Voltage in a capacitive circuit.

    PS. When Capacitance and inductance are operating in an AC circuit.
    Last edited by Tom R; 03-04-2012 at 01:42 PM. Reason: add PS
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules