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
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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
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
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
Residual Current Protective Devices (RCCB, ELCB & RCBO)
What is an RCD? A Residual Current Device (RCCB, ELCB, RCBO, GFCI etc.) is a device that is designed to … Continue Reading
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) – Types and Working
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker is an electromechanical device which protects a circuit from overcurrent and short circuit. It provides overcurrent … Continue Reading