Substation Earthing System Design
We have already given an introduction to substation earthing system in an article published earlier. Today we are going to … Continue Reading
Basic Electrical
Different Types of Capacitors and their Uses
Capacitors are electrical components composed of two conducting plates, with a slender insulating layer between them. These fundamental devices come … Continue Reading
Difference b/w Microprocessor and Microcontroller
The term microprocessor and microcontroller have always been confused with each other. Both of them have been designed for real-time … Continue Reading
Solid State Relays (Static Relays)
What is a Static Relay? There are two basic classifications of relays – Electromechanical Relays and Solid State Relays (Static … Continue Reading
All Day Efficiency of Transformer
Definition The ratio of output in kWh to the input in kWh of a transformer over a 24-hour period is … Continue Reading
What is Power Factor, Its Causes and How to Improve it?
To understand power factor in an electrical system, first of all, we should have the knowledge of some basic terms … Continue Reading
Design a Power Supply Circuit – Simple to Complex
No electronics can run without power, to be precise a low voltage DC power, and a power supply unit is … Continue Reading
Understanding Power Factor Using a Horse and a Railcar
A simple analogy is the best way to understand power factor. Please read what is power factor before reading this … Continue Reading
Primary and Back-up Protection in Power System
Primary and Back-up Protection Primary protection (Main protection) is the essential protection provided for protecting an equivalent/machine or a part … Continue Reading
Stroboscopic Effect in Fluorescent Lamps
The Stroboscopic Effect in Fluorescent lamp is a phenomenon which causes running or moving equipment to appear stationary or appear … Continue Reading