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November 2022

Guides at addresses containing November 2022. Replacement articles may have been written later.

Insulated conductors in a laboratory
Distribution · Protection

Types of Fault in Power System

Introduction Electrical powers system is growing in size and complexity in all sectors such as generation , transmission , distribution,…

2022-11-25
Closed green transformer enclosure on a concrete foundation
Switchgear · Transmission

Transformer

This electrical transformer training course introduces basic safe operational and field diagnostics of power transformers. This includes a…

2022-11-25
Bottle of insulating oil with a power transformer in the background
Switchgear

Transformer Oil Dielectric strength

Transformer oil Insulating oil in an electrical power transformer is commonly called as transformer oil. It can be obtained by fractional…

2022-11-25
Contactors and control wiring
Generation · Transmission

Three Phase Control Wiring

This three-phase control wiring training course introduces basic safe operational aspects of electrical wiring in grid substations. Step by…

2022-11-25
Empty substation control room with closed cabinets and windows overlooking outdoor equipment
Distribution · Switchgear

Sub-Station Operation

Equi-Potential Concept This concept is an important tool for the air break switch (Isolator) inside the sub-station. The terminals in the…

2022-11-25
Meter and hand tools
Generation

Industrial Tools

Tools and plants mean all appliances or things of whatsoever nature required for the execution, completion, or maintenance of the services…

2022-11-25
Dam, water outlet and powerhouse
Generation

Hydropower Station

Hydro Power Station Hydropower Stations are used as a piece of machinery that directly converts the hydraulic power in a waterfall to…

2022-11-25
Closed red equipment cabinet beside a concrete wall at an industrial site
Protection · Switchgear

Fire Fighting System

INTRODUCTION:- Fire is the prime element of destruction. The damage caused by Fire is continuously increasing and no installation is free…

2022-11-25
Hard hat, insulated gloves and test tools
Protection

Electrical Safety

Electrical Injuries: Effects and Causes In this article, we will know about what is an electrical injury, what are the causes of electrical…

2022-11-25
Separate rectangular copper busbar stock on a workshop table
Switchgear

Electrical Busbar

This electrical Busbar training course introduces basic safe operational and field diagnostics of busbars with a focus on safe operation,…

2022-11-25
Enclosed diesel generator with visible engine
Generation

Diesel Generator

In some fatal cases like insulation breakdown in VCB insulator posts, short circuits of tripping/closing coils, etc. in the sub-station ,…

2022-11-25
Breaker assembly in a cubicle
Protection

Circuit Breaker

INTRODUCTION First of all, Thomas Edison introduced circuit breakers in his patent application to protect circuit wiring in case of short…

2022-11-25
Relay and control panels
Protection

Power System Protection

Objectives Introduction to power system protection Understand the need for the protection of electric equipment and their protection…

2022-11-25
Industrial DC battery charger cabinet with analog meters beside a bank of station batteries
Generation · Switchgear

Operation of Float Cum Boost Charger

DC voltage is most stable and reliable in nature for which the control and protection circuits in substations and power stations are…

2022-11-24
High-voltage station equipment
Transmission

High Voltage DC Transmission

Conventionally power transmission is affected through High Voltage AC systems all over the world.HVAC transmission is having severe…

2022-11-24
High-voltage buswork and insulators
Transmission

High Voltage AC Transmission

Course Objectives conduct safe HVAC switchyard operation understand principles of systematic maintenance of various switchyard equipment of…

2022-11-24
Transformer and fenced outdoor switchyard
Distribution · Switchgear

Electrical Sub-Station

Here in this video, you will find an introduction to electrical power transmission equipment. One can get a glimpse of the Transmission…

2022-11-24
Transformer with an associated control cabinet
Protection

OVERVIEW OF TRANSFORMER PROTECTION

There are different kinds of transformers such as distribution transformers, power transformers, autotransformers, regulating transformers,…

2022-11-20
Power transformer surrounded by instrument equipment
Protection

Transformer Differential Protection

Basic principle Differential protection compares currents associated with the boundaries of a protected zone. A difference can indicate a…

Guide
Cast-resin voltage transformer with two insulated terminals on a workshop table
Switchgear · Transmission

Potential Transformers

Purpose A potential transformer, also called a voltage transformer, provides a scaled voltage for measurement and protection. Its primary…

Guide
Disconnect-switch blade and copper contact assembly on porcelain supports
Switchgear

Isolators in Substations

Purpose An isolator, also called a disconnector, separates a circuit from a supply. It is part of an isolation arrangement; the presence of…

Guide
Brown porcelain insulator with metal end fittings resting on a workshop table
Switchgear

Electrical Insulators

The basic function An insulator separates an energized conductor from another conductive part while also supporting a mechanical load.…

Guide
Insulation resistance tester and disconnected test leads on a workbench
Switchgear · Transmission

Transformer Insulation Resistance

What is measured An insulation resistance test is used to assess the condition of a transformer insulation system. It is one part of a…

Guide
Station battery racks
Generation · Switchgear

DC Systems in Generating Stations

Why a DC supply is used A station DC system supports control and protection equipment that must remain available when the normal AC supply…

Guide
Window-type current transformer with covered terminals on a workshop bench
Switchgear

Current Transformers

Purpose A current transformer, or CT, provides a reduced representation of current to instruments and protective relays. Metering and…

Guide
Two uninstalled metal conductor clamps with empty grooves and loose bolts
Switchgear

Clamps and Connectors in Power Systems

Mechanical and electrical roles Clamps and connectors are fittings used to attach or join conductors and related equipment. A connection…

Guide
Closed energy meter with a blank display beside a calculator and notebook
Switchgear

Energy Meter Multiplying Factors

Why a multiplier may be needed Instrument transformers provide scaled representations of primary current and voltage to a meter. Whether…

Guide