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
Why Birds don’t get Electrocuted on Touching Power Lines?
You may be amazed at why the birds don’t get shocked when they sit on high voltage overhead power lines. … Continue Reading
Effects of Variable Load on Power Station
The load on a power station varies from time to time due to uncertain demands of the consumers and is … Continue Reading