Load Frequency Control of Single Area System: Let us consider the problem of controlling the power output of the generators of a closely knit electric area so as to maintain…
Methods of Voltage Control in Transmission Lines: Practically each equipment used in power system are rated for a certain voltage with a permissible band of voltage variations. Voltage at various…
Single Line Diagram of Power System and Impedance or Reactance Diagram: A single line diagram of power system shows the main connections and arrangements of components. Any particular component may…
Gate Turn Off Thyristor (GTO) - Symbol, Operations and Applications: Conventional thyristors are used as ideal switches in power electronic applications. They have the capability of blocking several thousand volts…
What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)? | Construction and Working of SCR: What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)? - This semiconductor switching device is also known as a thyristor. It…
Motor Control by Static Power Converters: Motor Control by Static Power Converters - Power electronics is a multidisciplinary technology that encompasses power semiconductor devices, converter circuits, electric machines, signal electronics,…
555 Timer Circuit: The timer IC 555 Timer Circuit is most versatile linear integrated device introduced by Signetics corporation in early 1970. It is basically a monolithic timer circuit which…
Op Amp Integrator Circuit: In an Op Amp Integrator Circuit, the output voltage is the integration of the input voltage. The integrators circuit can be obtained without using active devices…