phase control
[/feɪz kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: phase controls
controle de fase
1. A technique or system for regulating the phase angle of alternating current or voltage in electrical circuits, commonly used to control power delivery to a load
Phase control is used in many industrial applications to regulate the power supplied to heating elements.
O controle de fase é usado em muitas aplicações industriais para regular a potência fornecida aos elementos de aquecimento.
2. The process of adjusting the phase relationship between two signals or waveforms
The engineer implemented phase control to synchronize the motor with the grid frequency.
O engenheiro implementou o controle de fase para sincronizar o motor com a frequência da rede.
3. Electronic circuitry that manages the timing of current or voltage pulses in AC circuits
Modern phase control systems use thyristors and microcontrollers for precise regulation.
Os sistemas modernos de controle de fase usam tiristores e microcontroladores para regulação precisa.
Phase control is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering used globally in power distribution, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. The term is standardized in both English and Portuguese technical documentation and is essential in modern power management systems, particularly in Brazil where industrial applications require precise AC power regulation for manufacturing and utilities.
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