An electrical substation is an installation with electrical equipment capable of interrupting or establishing electrical circuits and changing the voltage, frequency, or other characteristics of the electrical energy flowing in the circuits. The substation provides interconnection of transmission circuits and transformation between the network of different voltages. The … [Read more...] about Electrical Substation: Equipment, Types, Components & Functions
Electrical Machines
Transformer Bushing Types : RIP Bushing vs OIP Bushing
Transformer bushing types are categorized based on their material, manufacturing, and design mainly into the following types: OIP (Oil-Impregnated Paper) Bushing RIP (Resin Impregnated Paper) Bushing RIS (Resin Impregnated Synthetic) Bushing Resin Bonded Paper (RBP) Bushing Cast Epoxy Bushing You can read about all other types of electrical bushings in … [Read more...] about Transformer Bushing Types : RIP Bushing vs OIP Bushing
Starting Methods for Synchronous Motor
Synchronous motors are not self-starting. Some additional devices should be used to start the motor. Basically, there are two methods for starting synchronous motors: Induction motor starting (Damper winding) Auxiliary motor starting. Damper Winding Starting Most of the synchronous motors have a salient pole structure. A winding consisting of heavy copper bars … [Read more...] about Starting Methods for Synchronous Motor
Need of a Starter (3 & 4 Point) in DC Motors
We use 3 and 4 point starters in DC motors. What happens if a DC motor is started without a starter? Let's check it. Consider a dc motor at standstill. When a dc motor is at rest the speed of the motor is zero, therefore the back emf is zero. We know that Back Emf, Eb= V - IaRa Therefore, Ia = (V - Eb)/Ra Armature resistance Ra in a DC motor is very small. Now at rest … [Read more...] about Need of a Starter (3 & 4 Point) in DC Motors
Practical Transformer on No Load
Please read Ideal Transformer and Practical Transformer before continuing. Consider a practical transformer on no load i.e., secondary on open-circuit as shown in figure below. The primary will draw a small current I0 to supply (i) the iron losses and (ii) a very small amount of copper loss in the primary. Hence the primary no load current … [Read more...] about Practical Transformer on No Load