Energy and Power
Inspection and Test Procedures for Metal-Enclosed Busways
Visual and Mechanical Inspection Electrical Tests Test Values Test Values – Visual and Mechanical Test Values – Electrical Tables: TABLE 100.12 – US Standard Fasteners Bolt-Torque Values for Electrical Connections TABLE 100.1 – Insulation Resistance Test Values Electrical Apparatus and… Read more
Dec 22, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Hydropower
Diverting the River Flow With Dam
Introduction to Dams Dam Characteristics Embankment Dams Homogeneous dams Zoned embankment dams Embankments dams with membrane Concrete Dams Gravity dams Buttress dams Arch and Cupola dams Other Dam types Missouri River Dam in South Dakota (VIDEO) Dams and weirs are… Read more
Dec 21, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Short-Circuit Switching Capacity Definition
The switching capacity is the r.m.s value of a current at a given power factor cosφ as well as a given rated voltage at which a switchgear or a fuse can still shut-off under specified conditions in an operationally safe… Read more
Dec 20, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Solid State Relay (Static Relay) Overview
The static relay is the next generation relay after electromechanical type.The Solid Static relays was first introduced in 1960’s. The term ‘static’ implies that the relay has no moving mechanical parts in it. Compared to the Electromechanical Relay, the Solid… Read more
Dec 19, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Energy and Power
The Good Old Electromechanical Protective Relay
This is the first generation oldest relaying system and they have been in use for many years. They have earned a well-deserved reputation for accuracy, dependability, and reliability. There are two basic types of operating mechanisms: Electromagnetic-attraction relay and Electromagnetic-induction… Read more
Dec 18, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
Energy and Power
Using Protective Relay For Fighting Against Faults
Introduction to Protective Relay Working Principle of Protective Scheme What is Relay? Functions of Protective Relay Desirable qualities of protective relaying Terminology of protective relay History of Protective Relay Types of Relays Types of Relay based on Relay Operation Mechanism… Read more
Dec 17, 2012 | By Jignesh Parmar
High Voltage
Enhance Grid Reliability With Hybrid HVDC Breaker
Introduction to HHVDC How does Hybrid HVDC Breaker work? (VIDEO) Hybrid HVDC Breaker Construction Proactive control Prototype Design Of The Hybrid HVDC Breaker Comparison/Summary The advance of voltage source converter-based (VSC) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems makes it possible… Read more
Dec 15, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Protection
Power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC)
Use of PLCC in modern electrical power system is mainly for telemetry and telecontrol. Tele means remote. Telemetry refers to science of measurement from remote location. Introduction Major goal/Application of PLCC Main Components of PLCC: Coupling Capacitor Line trap Unit… Read more
Dec 14, 2012 | By Asif Eqbal
Energy and Power
Rogowski Coil Construction
Figure 1 shows the construction of a Rogowski coil, an air-core current transformer that is especially well suited to measuring ripple currents in the presence of a DC component or measuring pulsed currents. The raw output is proportional to the… Read more
Dec 13, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
21 Safety Rules for Working with Electrical Equipment
A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. You must be very cautious and work safely. Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. The good… Read more
Dec 12, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
The Role of Fuse in Low Voltage Systems
A fuse is the very important protective device used to automatically disconnect a live circuit when a predetermined value of current & or time of predetermined current is exceeded. To simplify, fuse is actually the wire designed to melt, and thereby… Read more
Dec 11, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Transmission and Distribution
How Distribution Systems Control Customer Loads?
Distribution systems obviously exist to supply electricity to end users, so loads and their characteristics are important. Utilities supply a broad range of loads, from rural areas with load densities of 10 kVA/mi2 to urban areas with 300 MVA/mi2. A… Read more
Dec 10, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
Methods of Controlling Lightning Overvoltages in HV
For well shielded transmission lines, the backflashover condition, close to the substation, is of prime concern for determining the location and number of surge arresters required to achieve insulation coordination of the substation for lightning surges. The risk of a… Read more
Dec 08, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Lighting
Lighting Circuits Connections for Interior Electrical Installations
Electrical lines which include lighting circuits begin from the main distribution panel of the installation and each line contains three conductors: phase, neutral and ground. All three conductors reach to the terminal point of each luminaire and if it has… Read more
Dec 07, 2012 | By Emmanouil Angeladas
Industrial Automation
Basic Mechanical Terms Used In Drives Applications
Terms below are the basic mechanical terms associated with the mechanics of DC drive operation. Many of these terms are familiar to us in some other context. Force Net Force Torque Speed Linear Speed Angular (Rotational) Speed Acceleration Law of… Read more
Dec 06, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
