Power systems

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…

3 years ago

What Are The Benefits Of Installing A Solar Panel System In The Home?

A solar panel is also known as photo-voltaic panel which has solar cells mounted on a framework and installed. It…

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Basic Elements of a Digital Controller for a Steam-Turbine Driven Generator

The block diagram below illustrates the basic elements of a minicomputer system for speed and voltage control as well as…

4 years ago

Types of Busbar Arrangements in Grid Stations and Substations

The arrangement and connection of incoming and outgoing feeders in grid stations and substations and the number of busbars have…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Types of Insulators used in Power Systems

We have various types of overhead line and substation insulators. Generally they can be classified as: Post insulators Cap and…

4 years ago

How Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) is used as a Safety Device

The function of a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is to disconnect the power if a current leakage to ground is…

4 years ago

Single-phase and Three-phase Power Systems

Single-phase Power System To help us understand single-phase power system, consider the sine wave shown in figure 1(a) below of…

4 years ago

Alternating Currents and Voltages

Alternating current generator Let’s consider a signal turn coil rotating freely at a constant angular velocity symmetrically between the poles…

4 years ago