What is a Power Converter? Solid-state power converter are employed for obtaining the approÂpriate form of electrical energy such as direct current or adjustable-frequency alternating current (required to operate most…
What is Thyristor? - Thyristor Family and its Applications Thyristor is the general name given to a family of semiconductor devices having four layers with a control mechanism, although this…
Recent Developments in Circuit Breakers Articles: Recent Developments in Circuit Breaker Tester: Generating capacity the world over has been increasing at phenomenal rates. Compared to the increase in generated power…
Supply Systems Articles: Electric Supply System: The conveyance of electric power from a power station to consumers’ premises is known as Electric Supply System. An electric supply system consists of…
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…
Voltage Stability Analysis: The voltage stability analysis for a given system state involves examining following two aspects. Proximity to voltage instability: Distance to instability may be measured in terms of…
Types of Facts Controllers in Power System: The development of FACTS controllers has followed two different approaches. The first approach employs reactive impedances or a tap changing transformer with thyristor…
Problems of Power Sector in India: The electricity requirements of power sector in India have grown tremendously and the demand has been running ahead of supply. Electricity generation and transmission…