Enerdynamics

Video Library

The video library contains short videos addressing various topics of interest and frequently asked questions relating to natural gas and electricity. This is a great opportunity to expand your understanding of the energy industry … at no charge to you!

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Direct and Alternating Current
A discussion of the two basic types of electrical current, AC and DC, how each is produced, and their advantages and disadvantages; length: 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Electric Units
A discussion of the units by which electricity is measured. Units of demand (capacity) and energy (usage) are explained; length: 1 minute, 58 seconds
Energy Registers: Reading an Electric Meter
An explanation of three different types of electric meter registers and how they are read; length: 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Frequency
An explanation of electrical frequency in an AC system, and how it is controlled by system operators; length: 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Photovoltaic Cells
An explanation of how photovoltaic cells convert sunlight to electricity; length: 1 minute, 57 seconds
Steam Turbines
An overview of the four key steps by which a steam turbine creates electricity; length: 1 minute, 7 seconds
Transformers
An explanation of how transformers are used to increase or decrease voltage on the electrical transmission and distribution system; length: 2 minutes