Economics of Power Generation Articles

Economics of Power Generation Articles: Cost of Electrical Energy : The total Cost of Electrical Energy generated can be divided into three parts, namely ; Fixed cost ; Semi-fixed cost…

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Optimal System Articles

Optimal System Articles: Introduction to Optimal System Operation: The optimal system operation, in general, involved the consideration of economy of operation, system security, emissions at certain fossil-fuel plants, optimal releases…

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Classification of High Voltage Laboratories

Classification of High Voltage Laboratories: Classification of High Voltage Laboratories depending on the purpose for which they are intended and the resources (finances) available, can be classified into four types.…

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Equipments in Transformer Substation

Equipments in Transformer Substation: The Equipments in Transformer Substation depends upon the type of sub-station, service requirement and the degree of protection desired. However, in general, the Equipments in Transformer…

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Transformer Substation

Transformer Substation: The majority of the sub-stations in the power system are concerned with the changing of voltage level of electric supply. These are known as Transformer Substation because transformer…

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Substation

Substation: The assembly of apparatus used to change some characteristic (e.g. voltage, ac. to dc., frequency, p.f. etc.) of electric supply is called a Substation. Sub-stations are important part of…

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Requirements of a Distribution System

Requirements of a Distribution System: A considerable amount of effort is necessary to maintain an electric power supply within the requirements of various types of consumers. Some of the good…

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Overhead vs Underground System

Overhead vs Underground System: The distribution system can be Overhead vs Underground System. Overhead lines are generally mounted on wooden, concrete or steel poles which are arranged to carry distribution…

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