Power System
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Power System
Why 3-Phase Power? Why Not 6, 12 or More for Power Transmission?
Why is Only 3-Phase Power Supply System Used Instead of 2-Φ, 4-Φ, 6-Φ, 12-Φ or More Number of Phases for Power Transmission & Distribution? We know that the most common…
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Electrical Energy
Diesel Power Plant – Components, Operation and Applications
How a Diesel Power Plant Works? Schematic Diagram, Components, Working & Applications What is Diesel Power Plant? The diesel power uses a diesel engine to rotate alternators and produce electrical…
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Electrical Energy
Wind Power Plant – Wind Turbines, Generators, Site Selection & Scheme of Generation
How a Wind Power Plant Works? Classification of Wind Turbines and Generators, Site Selection & Schemes of Electric Generation What is a Wind Power Plant? A wind power plant is…
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Protection
Why are Stones Used in an Electrical Substation?
Why are Stones, Pebbles, Grit and Gravel used in an a Switchyard? In an electrical substation, there are multiple devices and equipment such as power and distribution transformers, transmission lines, Potential and Current…
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Power System
Load Frequency Control (LFC) & Turbine Governor Control (TGC) in Power System
LFC and TGC in Power System – Load Frequency and Turbine Governor Control Brief introduction to Thermal Generating Units Generation of electricity is being done by both renewable and non-renewable…
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Power System
Types of HVDC Systems and MTDC Configurations
Types of HVDC System Configurations & “MTDC” Multi Terminal DC Systems The High voltage direct current or shortly known as HVDC is an efficient way to transmit power over long…
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Power System
Advantages of HVDC over HVAC Power Transmission
What are the Advantages of HVDC over HVAC? The electricity we consume travels very long distances before reaching us. The power generating stations, often in remote areas supply power that…
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Power System
Differences Between HVAC and HVDC – Power Transmission
Difference Between HVAC and HVDC The electricity generated in a power generating stations is transmitted over long distances to reach an electrical substation which distributes it among the consumers. The…
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Power System
FACTS – Flexible AC Transmission System – Types of FACTS Controllers & Devices
Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System – FACTS Controllers & Devices What is FACTS and Related Devices? FACTS stands for Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System or simply Flexible AC Transmission System.…
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Power System
What is HVDC? – High Voltage Direct Current Power Transmission
High Voltage Direct Current Power Transmission – Components & Types of HVDC System The power system network is classified into three parts; Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. The transmission system…
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