Power System

Advantages of Power Factor Improvement and Correction

Advantages of Improved Power Factor Power factor improvement and correction refer to the process of increasing the power factor of an electrical system by reducing the reactive power consumption. This…
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Sources and Causes of Low Power Factor

Causes and Sources of Poor Power Factor In an electrical power system, power factor is the ratio of the real power (kW) to the apparent power (kVA). A low power…
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Power Factor Improvement Methods with their Advantages & Disadvantages

Different Methods Used for for Power Factor Correction The following devices and equipment are used for power factor improvement in an electrical system. Capacitor Banks: A bank of capacitors can…
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Power Factor Library

Power Factor Library What is Power Factor (Cosθ) ? Cos fi or P.f Definitions & Formulas Advantages of Power factor improvement and Correction Disadvantages of Low Power Factor Causes of…
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Power System Library

Power System Library Typical Electric Power System – Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Electricity Comparison between AC and DC Transmission System ( With their advantages and disadvantages) Active, Reactive, Apparent…
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Overhead Power Lines

Overhead Power Lines Library Electrical Transmission Networks – EHV and HV Overhead Lines Corona Effect & Discharge in Transmission Lines & Power System Failures In Electrical Systems, Equipment & Materials…
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Disadvantages of Low Power Factor

What are the Disadvantages of Low Power Factor (P.F)? Power factor plays an important role in AC circuits as we know that power dissipation in three phase circuits Power in a…
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Active, Reactive, Apparent and Complex Power

What is Active, Reactive, Apparent and Complex Power? What is Active Power: (P) Active Power is the actual power which is really transferred to the load such as transformer, induction…
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Power System MCQs with Explanatory Answers

Power System MCQs with Explanatory Answers (Generation, Transmission and Distribution MCQs with Explanatory Answers ) 1. Volume of The Conductor is inversely proportional to the ____________. Voltage (V) Half of…
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Difference between AC and DC Transmission System & Power Lines

Comparison between AC & DC Transmission Lines with their Advantages & Disadvantages Electric power can be transmitted in both AC and DC for short and long transmission and distribution systems.…
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