Basics
What Causes Flares or Arcing in Substations?
Arcing and flares at substations can become a big problem. Why do they happen, and what can be…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Basics
Controlling AC Motor Speed Using VFDs Through Constant V/F Ratio
A resistive load can be simply controlled by varying the applied voltage. But controlling inductive loads like an…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
How Dry Cell Batteries Generate Electricity
Normally a dry cell is also referred to as a Zinc-Carbon Leclanche cell. It is an easily portable,…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Electric Power Transmission Network Explained
The electrical power generated in a power station situated in a remote place is transmitted to different regions…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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Explosion at Iranshahr
The Iranshahr power plant explosion is pretty much all over the news bulletins and discussion forums, but it…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TL
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PF Correction Equipment (PFC)
Power Factor Correction can be performed by passive or active circuits. The advances in semiconductor technology and the…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Very Large Battery Systems for Utility-Level Power Storage
The need for large battery systems for renewable energy is becoming more evident lately. Vanadium redox batteries are…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
Three Phase with Two Transformers – the Open-Delta Connection
A transformer open-delta configuration is used to drive 3-phase loads where the power requirement is less and where…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TLBasics
New Process and Materials Offer Better Efficiency for Power Conversion
The process of converting AC to DC to run electronic devices involves inefficiency that is multiplied by the…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TL
Basics
Lithium Titanate Batteries Explained
How do Lithium Titanate batteries work and are they really superior to conventional Lithium-ion batteries? Are they going…
August 13, 2021 · Prabhu TL