Power Systems

What is Corona Discharge in Power Transmission Conductors?

Corona and its Effects in Power Transmission Systems What is Corona? Corona is the term used to describe the violet…

5 months ago

Air Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

Air Circuit Breaker Features & Operation An air circuit breaker employs atmospheric air as its interrupting medium. The arc is…

5 months ago

Residential Electrical Wiring: Key Safety Considerations

Residential Electrical Wiring Overview A residential electric power service typically consists of a three wire ac system supplied by the…

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Protective Relays: Function, Features & Operation

A protective relay is basically an electrical device that detects a fault in a power system and initiates the operation…

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SF6 Circuit Breakers: Features, Operation & Applications

Introduction Many modern designs of circuit breakers for use at transmission voltages utilize sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas both as an…

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5 Causes of High-Voltage Switchgear Failures

Switchgear is basically equipment used switch ON or OFF generators, transmission lines, distributors and other equipment under both normal and…

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Main Types of Earthing Systems

Introduction The process of connecting the metallic frame i.e. non-current part of electrical equipment or some electrical part of the…

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DC Transmission and Distribution

In most cases, the dc power is obtained from large ac power systems by employing converting mechanisms like synchronous or…

6 months ago

Major Technologies for Smart Grid Implementation

Fig: Smart communication grid, Image by macrovector on Freepik Smart grid can enhance legacy electric systems (i.e. the traditional electricity…

8 months ago

4 Common Arrangements of Distribution Substations

The general technique of supplying large quantity of power to factories or other complexes is by means of high-voltage (HV)…

8 months ago