Power Systems

Power Generation,  Transmission and Distribution. The components and electrical machines used in the whole process of Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

The Effects of Low Power Factor on Electrical Equipment

The cosine of the angle between voltage and current in an AC circuit is referred to as the power factor.…

1 week ago

Synchronous Compensators, What is their Purpose in Power Systems?

When designing a transmission or distribution system, the engineer must take into account not only the power requirement of the…

2 weeks ago

What is the Function of Unified Power Flow Controller?

In a number of cases, it may be possible to increase the grid’s capacity through enhanced control of the active…

3 weeks ago
What are Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) Controllers?

What are Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) Controllers?

Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) can be described as AC transmission systems incorporating power electronic-based controllers and other static controllers…

3 months ago

The Connection of Green Energy Generation Plants to Power Systems: Key Factors to Consider

To prevent negative effects on the operation of the power system and equipment, a number of factors must be considered…

3 months ago

Causes of Power System Disturbances & Corrective Measures

Even though most protective system designs are built around individual components, system-wide disturbances in power systems are rather a frequent…

3 months ago

Sources of Power Quality Problems

Power quality may be affected by a number of issues. Our discussion in this article focuses on various devices and…

3 months ago

Common Terms Used When Describing Power Quality Problems

Power quality has become an important issue to electricity consumers at all levels of consumption. This has especially been intensified…

4 months ago

AC to AC Power Converters with Intermediate DC Link: Types, Features & Applications

This category of AC drives that is often referred to as “Variable Frequency Inverters” is one of the most extensively…

5 months ago

Vacuum Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

In vacuum circuit breakers, vacuum typically at pressures ranging from 10-9 to 10-6 bar is used as the quenching medium.…

5 months ago