Thermal Resistance to Heat Flow

Thermal Resistance to Heat Flow: The Thermal Resistance to Heat Flow between two points in a medium (e.g. insulation) is equal to temperature difference between these points divided by the…

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Corona

Corona: When an alternating potential difference is applied across two conductors whose spacing is large as compared to their diameters, there is no apparent change in the condition of atmospheric…

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Line Support

Line Support: The supporting structures for overhead line conductors are various types of poles and towers called line support. In general, the line supports should have the following properties :…

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Economic Choice of Conductor Size

Economic Choice of Conductor Size: The cost of conductor material is generally a very considerable part of the total cost of a transmission line. Therefore, the determination of proper Conductor…

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Comparison of Conductor Material in Overhead System

Comparison of Conductor Material in Overhead System: In comparing the relative amounts of Conductor Material in Overhead System necessary for different systems of transmis­sion, similar conditions will be assumed in…

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Low Power Factor

Low Power Factor: The Low Power Factor plays an importance role in ac. circuits since power consumed depends upon this factor. It is clear from above that for fixed power…

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Various Types of Electricity Tariff

Various Types of Electricity Tariff: The electrical energy produced by a power station is delivered to a large number of consumers. The consumers can be persuaded to use electrical energy…

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