Power Triangle

Power Triangle: The analysis of power factor can also be made in terms of power drawn by the a.c. circuit. If each side of the current triangle oab of Fig.…

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Power and Power Factor Articles

Power and Power Factor Articles: Instantaneous Power Formula: Instantaneous Power Formula – In a purely resistive circuit, all the energy delivered by the source is dissipated in the form of…

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Reactive Power

Reactive Power and The Power Triangle: We know that the average power dissipated is From the impedance triangle shown in Fig. 6.4 If we substitute Eqs (6.12) and (6.13) in…

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Power Factor Improvement Articles

Power Factor Improvement Articles: Power Factor: The electrical energy is almost exclusively generated, transmitted and distributed in the form of alternating current. Therefore, the question of power factor immediately comes…

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Power Factor Correction Circuit

Power Factor Correction Circuit: To calculate Power Factor Correction Circuit, Consider an inductive load taking a lagging current I at a power factor cos Φ1. To develop Power Factor Improvement…

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Principles of Power System Articles

Principles of Power System Articles: This Principles of Power System Articles which includes the following topics: Electrical Energy Definition Different Types of Energy Sources Unit of Energy Energy Efficiency Definition…

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Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator

Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator: Capability Curve of Synchronous Generator defines the bounds within which it can operate safely. Various bounds imposed on the machine are: MVA-loading cannot exceed the…

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