Power transformers

When classified depending on the voltage levels in both sides of a transformer: step-up type (used in voltage increase from alterna...

Grid Sub-Stations

This is an arrangement of electrical conductors, towers, protective equipment, transformers etc for the operation and maintenance of ...

Overhead(O/H) Power Distribution

Power Distribution is the last part of the delivery of electrical energy to consumers. It is normally done in low voltage, for exampl...

Power & Power factor

In simple terms power is the work done in a unit time. Its SI unit is Watts (W). Basic equation of electric power = P = V*I Other main exp...

Thermal power stations

When we say thermal power stations, it really means a coal-fired power plant with steam turbines(ST). But , in common language, it may inc...

Power System Protection

Fault Vs Abnormal condition: Abnormal condition in a power system, as the word itself states, is a non-desirable state in a power system. ...

An introduction: Basic electricity and power engineering

Electricity is a form of energy, at the same time, a power source. It is an energy source when it is captured for a length of time and a p...

hydropower generation

Since water resources are abundant around the globe, generation of electricity by means of hydro-turbines is not a novel method. There ...