IEC 61850 – Substation Automation – Fundamentals
What is IEC 61850? IEC 61850 is a standard for the design of electrical substation automation. It is the base … Continue Reading
Rectifier Transformer – Working Principle and Application
What is the Rectifier Transformer? Rectifier transformers are different from normal power and distribution transformers because they are special transformers … Continue Reading
Series and Parallel Circuits – A Water Analogy
There are two basic ways in which to connect more than two circuit components – series and parallel. This video explains … Continue Reading
Ohms Law – Simon Ohms Amazing Experiment and Results
We all learn Ohms law from our elementary school. This a magical formula that solves most of the problems in … Continue Reading
Functional Characteristics of Protective Relaying
The principal function of protective relaying is to cause the prompt removal from service of any element of the power … Continue Reading
Basic Types of Current Transformers
Current Transformers (CT’s) are instrument transformers that are used to supply a reduced value of current to meters, protective relays, and … Continue Reading
Capacitor Start Single Phase Induction Motor – Working and Characteristics
The capacitor start single phase induction motor is a type of split-phase induction motor. Capacitors are used to improve the … Continue Reading
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
What is a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)? A programmable logic controller, PLC, or programmable controller is a user-friendly, microprocessor based specialized computer … Continue Reading
Introduction to Gas Turbine Power Plant
The gas turbine power plant obtains its power by utilizing the energy of burnt gases and air, which is at … Continue Reading
14 Lectures on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
A PLC is a user-friendly, microprocessor based specialized computer that carries out control functions of many types and levels of … Continue Reading