Science and Reactor Fundamentals Electrical

CNSC Technical Training Group

Notes

Figure 2
Magnetic Lines of Force (MMF)
Lines of magnetic force (MMF) have an effect on adjacent conductors
and even itself.
This effect is most pronounced if the conductor
overlaps itself as in the shape of a coil.

Figure 3
Magnetic Self-Inductance
Any current-carrying conductor that is coiled in this fashion forms an
Inductor, named by the way it induces current flow in itself (selfinductance) or in other conductors.
2.2.6 Inductance (L, Henrys)
Opposition to current flowing through an inductor is inductance. This
is a circuit property just as resistance is for a resistor. The inductance
is in opposition to any change in the current flow. The unit of
inductance is Henry (H) and the symbol is L.
2.2.7 Frequency (f, Hertz)
Any electrical system can be placed in one of two categories direct
current (dc) or alternating current (dc). In dc systems the current only
flows in one direction. The source of energy maintains a constant
electromotive force, as typical with a battery. The majority of
electrical systems are ac.
Frequency is the rate of alternating the direction of current flow. The
short form is f and units are cycles per second or Hertz (short-formed
to Hz).
2.2.8 Reactance (X, Ohms)
The opposition to alternating current (ac) flow in capacitors and
inductors is known as reactance. The symbol for capacitive reactance
is XC and for inductive reactance XL.

Revision 1 March 2003