Power Systems

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

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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

3 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.…

3 months ago

DC to DC Power Converters: Function, Types, Operation & Applications

DC to DC power converters also referred to as choppers provide the means to change one DC voltage to another.…

3 months ago

Equipment Grounding vs. System Grounding

Grounding or earthing an electrical system is the process of connecting all metalwork/frame of electrical equipment i.e. the non-current carrying…

4 months ago

Switchgear Terminology & IEC Standards

Switchgear generally refers to the switching devices and their combinations, with the related control, measuring, protective and regulating equipment. The…

4 months ago