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Power System Operation and Control

TYPES OF SVC

1.     Variable impedance type  2.     Current source type  3.     Voltage source type  The followings are the basic types of reactive power…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

Tap Changing in Transformer

Tap Changing  Regulating the voltage of a transformer is a requirement that often arises in a power application…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

Automatic Load Frequency Control

 The ALFC is to control the frequency deviation by maintaining the real power balance in the system. The…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

Automatic Voltage Regulator

The automatic voltage regulator is used to regulate the voltage. It takes the fluctuate voltage and changes them…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

Static Excitation System

In this system, the supply is taken from the alternator itself through a 3-phase star/delta connected step-down transformer.…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

AC Excitation System

The AC excitation system consists of an alternator and thyristor rectifier bridge directly connected to the main alternator…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

DC Excitation System

The DC excitation system has two exciters – the main exciter and a pilot exciter. The exciter output…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

Excitation System

Definition: The system which is used for providing the necessary field current to the rotor winding of the synchronous…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

Voltage Regulation of Transformer

Voltage Regulation  With the increase in load on the transformer, there is a change in its terminal voltage.…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Power System Operation and Control

Reactive Power Compensation

 As is mentioned earlier, the test transformers are used for testing the insulation of various electrical equipments. This…

August 11, 2021 · Prabhu TL