Energy and Power
Single-Phase Power vs Three-Phase Power
The principal elements of an electric power system are the generating stations, the transmission lines, the substations, and the distribution networks. The generators produce the electricity, the transmission lines move… Read more
Apr 01, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Electrical Lectures
Capacitor Banks In Power System (part four)
Let us consider that there is a captive diesel generator (DG) the rating of which is specified as 1000kVA and PF 0.85. Rating in kVA specifies the maximum current the… Read more
Mar 27, 2012 | By Asif Eqbal
Energy and Power
Different types of battery used for auxiliary power supply in substations and power plants
In industrial or substation applications mainly three types of batteries are used namely: Vented / Flooded Lead Acid batteries Sealed maintenance free batteries/Valve Regulated Lead Acid Nickel Cadmium (Ni-cd) batteries… Read more
Mar 12, 2012 | By Asif Eqbal
Energy and Power
The real truth behind household power savers
A household power low voltage saving devices has recently received a lot of attention from both consumers and manufacturers. It is generally used in residential homes to save energy and… Read more
Mar 07, 2012 | By jiguparmar
Electrical Lectures
Capacitor Banks In Power System (part three)
Continued from part two – Capacitor Banks In Power System (part two) Capacitor units shall be suitable for continuous operation at an RMS current of 1.30 times the current that… Read more
Mar 03, 2012 | By Asif Eqbal
Electrical Lectures
Capacitor Banks In Power System (part two)
Continued from part one – Capacitor Banks In Power System (part one) It should be noted that in an inductance the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees and in… Read more
Mar 01, 2012 | By Asif Eqbal
Electrical Lectures
Capacitor banks in power system (part 1)
When a charge is delivered to a conductor its potential is raised in proportion to the quantity of charge given to it. At a particular potential a conductor can hold… Read more
Feb 27, 2012 | By Asif Eqbal
Electrical Lectures
Types of neutral earthing in power distribution (part 1)
In the early power systems were mainly Neutral ungrounded due to the fact that the first ground fault did not require the tripping of the system. An unscheduled shutdown on… Read more
Feb 06, 2012 | By jiguparmar
Transformers
12 Main Classes Of Power Transformer
Transformers are used for a wide variety of purposes, with the complete range of voltage and power ratings as well as many special features for particular applications. The following covers… Read more
Jan 08, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Cables
Partial Discharge Testing On Power Cable Systems
Partial discharge measurement is an important method of assessing the quality of the insulation of power cable systems, particularly for extruded insulation materials. This article considers partial discharge from two… Read more
Nov 18, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Demand Factor-Diversity Factor-Utilization Factor-Load Factor
Originally published at Electrical Notes – Articles Demand Factor = Maximum demand of a system / Total connected load on the system Demand factor is always less than one. Example:… Read more
Nov 14, 2011 | By jiguparmar
Electronics
Power Semiconductor Devices – Thyristor and Triac
The thyristor, also called a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR), is basically a four-layer three-junction pnpn device. It has three terminals: anode, cathode, and gate. The device is turned on by applying… Read more
Oct 15, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Types Of Electrical Power Distribution Systems You Should Know About
Electrical power is distribution either three wires or four wires (3 wire for phases and 1 wire for Neutral). Voltage between phase to phase called Line Voltage and voltage between… Read more
Sep 19, 2011 | By jiguparmar
Wind Power
Ready for wind power? It’s time.
Galloping climate change and dwindling supplies of fossil fuels are driving ever-greater interest in renewable energy. As a result, wind energy is booming worldwide. Not since the heyday of the… Read more
Sep 15, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
How reactive power is helpful to maintain a system healthy
We always in practice to reduce reactive power to improve system efficiency. This are acceptable at some level, if system is purely resistively or capacitance it make cause some problem… Read more
Aug 29, 2011 | By jiguparmar
