Category: Power Systems
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The Importance of Power Line Communication in Smart Grid Operation
Power line communication (PLC) (i.e. the sending of data over the existing power cables) plays an important role in smart grid operation; Power line communication networks can access smart meters that are connected to feeders, the smart meter receives a signal coming from the transformer which is electrically connected to it. This helps to identify…
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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 voltage level. Transformer substations may be classified further into the following substations depending on the…
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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 upon the successful operation of substations. Thus, it is imperative to exercise utmost care while…
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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 load which takes a leading reactive component and partly cancels the lagging reactive component of the load. Figure…
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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 are typically large industrial facilities that provide enough electricity to supply an industrial town or…
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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 position of circuit breakers and isolators, the source of these data being in the power…
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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 manufacturing plant. Typical the old SCADA systems would encompass computers and network links that manage…
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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 tool loads. It is indispensable to be aware of what to look for in an…