Technical articles on Electronics and Electrical Engineering topics focused on Basics of EE, Electronic components, power systems and equipment used for generation, transmission, operation, and controls of electricity.
A control system is a combination of different physical elements that are linked together Different types of control systems have different properties and behaviors. Understanding the different types of control systems is useful while performing analysis, and designing Electrical and Electronics systems. The type of control system helps to choose appropriate control strategies, design feedback … Read more
The term amplification means the process of increasing the power, voltage, or current by the application of electronic components. The term amplifier is an electronic circuit that has the capability to amplify power, voltage, or current. The amplification phenomenon is linked to active devices. One of the major practical benefits of active devices is their amplifying ability. … Read more
Personal Protective Equipment abbreviated as PPE (plural: PPEs) protect the user against safety risks. Electricians, Engineers, and Technicians working in or monitoring or passing through areas where there are potential electrical hazards must be provided with and should use, electrical protective gear and other equipment that is appropriate as per the nature of the hazard. Given … Read more
Flat rate tariff is the type of tariff in which consumers are categorized into different classes and each class of consumer is charged at different uniform rate. Diversity and load factors are considered while categorizing different consumers. Once categorized each consumer is being charged at flat rate tariff despite of units consumed. The key feature … Read more
The term depreciation refers to a reduction in the value of an asset over the period of time. Either it is machinery, equipment, tool, building, power plant or any other property, there is always reduction in its value every year due to depreciation. Once the lifespan of plant is over, it needs to be replaced. … Read more
Electrical Engineering article on Power Generation A diesel power plant is a power station in which the diesel engine is used as the prime mover for electric power generation. Given below are a few disadvantages of diesel power plants. Also see: Top 10 Advantages of Diesel Power Plants
Electrical Engineering article on Power Generation The diesel power plant is the power station in which the diesel engine is used as the prime mover for electric power generation. Given below are top 10 merits of diesel plants. Also see: Disadvantages of Diesel Power Plant
The potential distribution in a string of suspension insulators is not uniform which results in a reduction in string efficiency. String efficiency can be improved using longer cross arms of transmission line poles, by grading the insulators, or by application of a guard ring. Given below is an overview of the role of the guard … Read more
The term Test amps is defined as the current in amps that the electrical meter is tested for full Load (FL) accuracy as designated by the manufacturer and displayed on the meter. Test amps are abbreviated using the letters “TA” As an example A meter indicated as TA 30 is tested at 30 A. Meter … Read more
Liquid Immersed Transformer Cooling Class Letter Designations are specified using four letters. Where: Good to know: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standard C57.12.00 specifies liquid-immersed transformer kVA ratings. Liquid Immerse Transformer Cooling Class Letter Chart Position Letter Description First Letter (Cooling Medium) O Mineral oil or synthetic Liquid with a flash point less … Read more