AC Distribution System

AC Distribution System: Now-a-days electrical energy is generated, transmitted and distributed in the form of alternating current. One important reason for the widespread use of alternating current in preference to…

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Electric Power Distribution System

Electric Power Distribution System: Electric Power Distribution System states that part of power system which distributes elecĀ­tric power for local use is known as distribution system. The electrical energy produced…

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Loop Tests in Underground Cables

Loop Tests in Underground Cables: There are several methods for locating the faults in underground cables. However, two popular methods known as Loop Tests in Underground Cables are : Murray…

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Grading of Cables

Grading of Cables: The process of achieving uniform electrostatic stress in the dielectric of cables is known as grading of cables. It has already been shown that electrostatic stress in…

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Capacitance of Single Core Cable

Capacitance of Single Core Cable: A Capacitance of Single Core Cable can be considered to be equivalent to two long co-axial cylinders. The conductor (or core) of the cable is…

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Laying of Underground Cables

Laying of Underground Cables: The reliability of Laying of Underground Cables network depends to a considerable extent upon the proper laying and attachment of fittings i.e., cable end boxes, joints,…

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Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines

Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines: The important considerations in the design, operation and Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines are the determination of voltage drop, line losses and efficiency of transmission.…

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Self GMD and Mutual GMD

Self GMD and Mutual GMD: Self GMD and Mutual GMD - The use of self geometrical mean distance (abbreviated as Self GMD) and mutual geometrical mean distance (Mutual GMD) simplifies…

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