Electrical Bushings – Types, Purpose and Construction with Diagrams
Definition According to IEEE/ANSI Std. an electrical bushing is defined as “an insulating structure, including a through conductor or providing a central … Continue Reading
Air Break Switch – Types and Uses
An “air break switch’ is a switchgear device that uses air as the dielectric. Air Break Switches (ABS) are widely … Continue Reading
Basic Types of Switchgear Components
Before learning about different switchgear components, let us understand what is switchgear. The apparatus used for switching, controlling and protecting … Continue Reading
Electronic Structure of Atom
A basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of current and voltage requires a degree of familiarity with the atom and … Continue Reading
What are Protective Relays? | Types and Working
What is a Protective Relay? The protective relay was invented more than 160 years ago. During the last 60 years, … Continue Reading
Why Transformer does not work on DC supply?
Did you ever think about what will happen to a transformer on dc supply? In this article, you will learn … Continue Reading
Evolution of Electric Power Systems
The commercial use of electricity began in the late 1870s when arc lamps were used for lighthouse illumination and street … Continue Reading
Types of Power Plants
What is the Power Plant? A power plant is an assembly of systems or subsystems to generate electricity, i.e., power … Continue Reading
What is Switchgear? | Features, Components and Classification
What is Switchgear? Definition of Switchgear: The apparatus used for switching, controlling and protecting the electrical circuits and equipment is known as switchgear. … Continue Reading
Breaker Failure Relay (Back-up Protection Relay)
Each year as line and system loading increase and more operating companies superimpose higher voltage transmission systems on existing facilities, … Continue Reading