Category: Power Systems
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Transformer Substations in an Electric Power Supply System
The greater part of the substations in the power systems are focused on changing of the voltage level of the electric supply. These are termed to as transformer substations since the transformer is the key component used to change the … Read more
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Features and Classification of Substations
A substation can be defined as an assembly of apparatus used to change some characteristics like voltage, AC, DC, frequency, power factor, etc., of electric supply. Substations play a key role in power systems. The continuity of supply depends largely … Read more
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How to calculate the Power Factor Correction
Let us consider an inductive load taking a lagging current I at a power factor cosΦ1. For us to improve the power factor of such a circuit, the solution is to connect equipment in parallel with the … Read more
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How does diesel engine generate electricity?
What is power plant? A power plant is a facility that converts the energy of fuels into electricity. The term power plant is often used to refer to a coal-fired, nuclear, natural gas, or oil-fired electric generating station. Power plants … Read more
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Data Acquisition and Telemetering in Power Systems
To be able to manage and control a power system, the network engineer requires reliable and current information about the state of the network. He obtains this information from power flows, bus voltages, frequency and load levels along with the … Read more
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition in Power Systems
The term supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) refers to the network of computer processors that provide control and monitoring of remote electrical or mechanical operation e.g. management of power distribution grid or the control of mechanical processes in a … Read more
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A Detailed Note on the Benefits and Working of Automatic Voltage Controllers
Automatic voltage Controllers hold a regular voltage level to electrical tools loads that require a steady, dependable voltage supply. With a range of voltage regulation equipment to select from, it can be difficult to pick the excellent one for your … Read more
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Key Factors to Consider In Substation Design
Substations are the points in the power network where transmission lines and distribution feeders are connected together through circuit breakers or switches via busbars and transformers. This permits the control of power flows in the network and the normal … Read more