What Does CIVIL Mean in Electrical Engineering?

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The term "CIVIL" in electrical engineering refers to the phase relationships between voltage and current in circuit elements, specifically capacitors and inductors. It is analogous to the mnemonic "ELI the ICE man," where for inductors (L), voltage leads current (I), and for capacitors (C), current leads voltage (V). Understanding these relationships is crucial for analyzing reactance in AC circuits.

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  • Basic understanding of AC circuit theory
  • Familiarity with inductors and capacitors
  • Knowledge of phase relationships in electrical engineering
  • Understanding of reactance and impedance
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  • Research the concept of reactance in AC circuits
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  • Explore advanced topics in impedance and phasor diagrams
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Does anybody know what the expression CIVIL means when dealing with reactance, capacitors etc?

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S Browitt
 
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sbrowitt said:
Does anybody know what the expression CIVIL means when dealing with reactance, capacitors etc?

Thanks

S Browitt
It probably means the same thing as "ELI the ICE man". For an inductor (L) the voltage (E or V) leads the current (I) while for a capacitor (C) the current leads the voltage. This refers to the phase relationships between the two quatities in the different circuit elements.
 

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