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 nuclear power plant uses nuclear energy for generating electrical power. This article presents 10 advantages and disadvantages of the nuclear power plant. Advantages of Nuclear Power Plant Economic base load production: Nuclear power plant is an economic source to be used as a baseload power plant. The running cost is smaller than diesel power … Read more
The forebay is a regulating reservoir which stores water under reduced load conditions and provides water when the load increases. Details and Construction The forebay is a wide water body whose major function is storage of water. Depending on low, medium, or high heads its construction and working can be different. Its design and location … Read more
A boiler in thermal power plant utilizes the heat for converting water into steam. Steam boilers are often classified into two types. Water tube boilers Fire tube boilers In water tube boilers the water flows through tubes and hot combustion gases flow over these tubes. Whereas in fire tube boilers the tubes are surrounded by … Read more
Open and short circuits are two special configurations that deserve special attention while learning basics of Electrical Engineering. Given below are the 5 differences between open and short circuits. Current passing through an open circuit is zero, while current through the short circuit is infinite. An open circuit posses infinite resistance, while a short circuit posses … Read more
Electrical power can be transmitted using overhead and underground transmission lines. While both lines have their pros and cons the ultimate choice depends on environmental and technical geography and applications. Given below are top 10 differences between overhead and underground transmission lines. Construction Overhead transmission lines are the bare conductors that are supported on pylons. … Read more
Transmission line conductors are responsible for carrying power from generating station to receiving stations. Today you’ll learn about 5 types of transmission line conductors: AAC – All Aluminum Conductor AAC contains one or more aluminum alloy strands. AAC is preferred for short spans (usually in urban areas). In coastal areas, AAC conductors are also effective … Read more
The electrical relay is a switch that is used for controlling circuits. Today you’ll learn about different types of electrical relays. Electromagnetic attraction type The magnetic force produced by undesired current attracts the armature of the relay. Electromagnetic attraction type relays can operate on either a.c or d.c quantities. They are further divided into three … Read more
Hydroelectric power is a major electrical power generation source. Given below are top 10 advantages that are associated with the hydroelectric power station. Clean Fuel The only fuel required for hydroelectric power generation is water. It is clean resource, has no pollutants, burning, or any sort of chemical reactions associated with it. Small running charges … Read more
The induction motor is the most popular machine that is widely employed in process and manufacturing industries. Alongside manufacturing facilities, it is the most popular machine for domestic purposes. Here is the list of top 5 practical applications of induction motors in our daily life. Deep Well Water Pumps Deepwater wells use a special type of induction motor … Read more
Electricity is the most common source of power that exists around us. We use it for powering our machines, automotive and electronics. But what makes is so wonderful. Here are the 5 reasons electrical energy is superior to other forms of energy. Flexible operation and control Electrical energy can be easily generated, stepped up, stepped … Read more