Electrical Power Substation

Electrical Substation Now days the electrical power demand is increasing very rapidly. For fulfilling these huge power demands the modern time requires creation of bigger and bigger power generating stations. These power generating stations may be hydro-electric, thermal or atomic. Depending upon the availability of resources these stations are constructed different places. These places may… Continue reading Electrical Power Substation

High Voltage Direct Current Transmission

The massive transmission of electricity in the form of DC over long distances by means of submarine cables or overhead transmission line is the high voltage direct current transmission. This type of transmission is preferred over HVAC transmission for very long distance when considering the cost, losses and many other factors. The names Electrical superhighway… Continue reading High Voltage Direct Current Transmission

Diversity Factor

We can not store electricity. Thus we have to generate electricity when it is required and as much it is required. The electrical source either it is generating station or substation or any other electric utility, has to fulfil the maximum demand of all connected loads to that source. But we are fortunate enough that… Continue reading Diversity Factor

Three Phase System over Single Phase System

Presently 3-ø AC system is very popular and being used worldwide for power generation, power transmission, distribution and for electric motors. Three phase system has the following advantages as compare to single phase system: Power to weight ratio of 3-ø alternator is high as compared to 1-ø alternator. That means for generation for same amount of Electric Power,… Continue reading Three Phase System over Single Phase System

Electrical Power System

What is a Power System? An electric power system is defined as a network of electrical components used to supply, transfer, and consume electric power. The supply is done through some form of generation (e.g. a power plant), the transfer is done through a transmission (via a transmission line) and distribution system, and the consumption… Continue reading Electrical Power System

Electrical Grid System

The connection of several generating stations in a network of particular transmission voltage level is commonly known as electrical grid system. By interconnecting different power generating stations we can solve various difficulties arise in power system. The structure, or “network topology” of a grid can vary depending on the the load and generation characteristics, constraints… Continue reading Electrical Grid System

Steam Turbine

The steam turbine is a favourite prime mover in a steam power generating plants. The steam turbine may be of capacity from 5 megawatts 2000 megawatt. The advantages of a steam turbine over a diesel engine are as follows. The size of a steam turbine is much smaller than that of an equivalent diesel engine. The size… Continue reading Steam Turbine

Steam Thermal Power Plant

A thermal power generating plant works based on the Rankine Cycle. There are mainly three primary inputs given to thermal power generating plants for producing electricity. These three most essential elements are coal, air, and water. Coal is used as fuel here because we are going to draw the flow diagram of a coal thermal… Continue reading Steam Thermal Power Plant