Corona Effect in Power System
What is Corona? The phenomenon of violet glow, hissing noise and production of ozone gas in an overhead transmission line is … Continue Reading
Electrical Machines
Working Principle of Alternator
The machine which produces 3 phase power from mechanical power is called an alternator or synchronous generator. The working of an … 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
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
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
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