Shunt Reactors: Types, Working and Design
Shunt reactors are specialized devices utilized in electrical power systems to manage reactive power, particularly in high voltage transmission lines … Continue Reading
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Current Limiting Reactor or Series Reactor
A current limiting reactor, also known as a series reactor, is an inductive coil with a large inductive reactance compared … Continue Reading
Percentage Reactance in Power System (Transformer, Generator or Reactor)
Percentage reactance of power system elements such as generator, transformer and reactor are extensively used in short circuit calculation when … Continue Reading
Disconnect Switches in Substation: Types, Design and Working
Disconnect switches are mechanical devices that play a vital role in high-voltage systems by providing an open point in an … Continue Reading
Why Do We Use Transmission Switching in Electricity Supplies?
A transmission switching system is an essential component of the electricity supply network. It enables electricity transmission from one line … Continue Reading
Shackle insulator (Spool Insulator): Types, Construction & Working
Shackle insulators are one type of overhead insulator used to provide insulation to conductors on low voltage power lines. It … Continue Reading
The Advancements in XLPE cables
What is XLPE? XLPE insulated cable is a cross-linked polyethylene that is insulated with a high-quality aluminum conductor armored cable. … Continue Reading
Types of Electric Current – Steady (DC), Varying & Alternating (AC) Current
The directed flow of free electrons (or charge) is called the electric current. The electric current may be classified into … Continue Reading
Aeolian Vibration of Transmission Conductors
What is Aeolian Vibration? Aeolian vibration is a type of motion caused by wind on conductors and overhead shield wires … Continue Reading
Bundled Conductors in Transmission Lines
The combination of more than one conductor per phase in parallel suitably spaced from each other used in an overhead … Continue Reading