Power System

Submarine Cables – Construction, Characteristics, Cables Laying & Joints

An Introduction to Submarine Cables & Subsea Power Cables Introduction to Submarine Cables The development of offshore wind farms and oil and gas offshore platforms requires the installation of power,…
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Corona Effect and Discharge in Power Transmission Lines

A Comprehensive Guide about Corona Effect / Corona Discharge in Transmission Lines What is Corona Effect or Corona Discharge? When a low alternating potential difference is applied across two conductors…
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Design of Grounding / Earthing System in a Substation Grid

Design of Earthing / Grounding System in a Substation Grid Introduction to Substation Earthing Grid In high and medium voltage[1]Air Insulated Substations (AIS) the electromagnetic field, which causes are the…
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Introduction to Harmonics – Effect of Harmonics on Power System

What are Harmonics and How to Filter and Eliminate it. (Manuel Bolotinha) Introduction to Harmonics The quality of electrical power supply is an important issue both for utility companies and…
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Short Circuit Currents And Symmetrical Components

Short Circuit Currents And Symmetrical Components (Manuel Bolotinha) Short Circuit Faults and Currents Short-circuits can occur phase-to-phase and phase-to-earth, mainly due to: Dielectric breakdown of insulating materials (ageing, severe overheating…
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CAPACITOR BANKS – CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS

INTRODUCTION TO CAPACITOR BANKS, ITS CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS By: Manuel Bolotinha DEFINITION OF AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CAPACITORS A capacitor, also known as “condenser” is an electrical element with two electrical…
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What is Distributed Control System (DCS)?

What is Distributed Control System DCS? In recent years, the use of smart devices and field buses makes distributed control system (DCS) to be prominent in large and complex industrial…
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Internet of Things (IOT) and Its Applications

What is Internet of Things (IOT) and Its Examples and Applications Several recent digital and smart manufacturing technologies, and design innovations besides the internet connectivity origins Internet of Things (IOT)…
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Is Reactive Power Useful? Importance of Reactive Power

What is Reactive Power and Why it is Useful? In recent years, the reactive power control has been the subject of a systematic study as it plays an important role…
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Power Distribution in Industries – All You Need to Know

Power Distribution in Industries – Everything You Need to Know Today we are intended to take you to the industrial environment by giving the picture of how an electric power…
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