Power systems theory - generation, transmissions and distribution
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The image (reproduced from IEC 60909) shows a typical fault in an ac system. From the illustration it can seen that there is an initial dc component ...
The term 'N+1' relates to redundancy and simply means that if you required 'N' items of equipment for something to work, you would have one additional...
Cable insulation is used to provide electrical separation between conductors of a cable. During the historical development of cables, numerous types...
We have a sister note to this (Robots - Interesting Video), in which I have posted some videos of interesting robots developed by commercial corporations...
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If your are ever called out to troubleshoot something on your electrical system, one of the first things consider is the supply voltage. You want to ensure...
We have had the Wiki with us for a long time now, but at last I have decided to say bye bye – more details on why below.
Following on from my post on railway electrification voltages, I thought an introduction to traction substations would be a good idea. Traction substations...
The inventor of the first visible light-emitting diode makes history again this year as it begins to show customers a 40-watt replacement GE Energy Smart...
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