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A row of industrial generating machines
Generator rotor and excitation assembly
Generation

TYPES OF EXCITATION SYSTEM

Classified into three broad categories based on the excitation power source: • DC excitation systems • AC excitation systems Static…

2022-12-23
Large turbine-generator machinery in a station hall
Generation

Thermal Power Station

In this article, we will discuss the means and steps involved in the production of electricity in a coal-fired power station are described…

2022-12-18
Solar panels and wind turbines
Generation

DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SOURCES

INTRODUCTION T he increase of energy demand is pushing research interest in several distinct directions. Among these, distributed power…

2022-12-18
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
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
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
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
Closed metal cabinet beside a fenced equipment area
Transmission

Local Control Cubicles in Substations

A local control cubicle (LCC) can provide a point for control and monitoring associated with substation equipment. The equipment it serves…

2026-10-31
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
Four views of hydroelectric, wind, steam-turbine and solar generation
Generation

Four Ways Electricity Can Be Produced

Hydroelectric, wind, steam-turbine and solar photovoltaic installations are four examples of ways to produce electricity. They are not a…

2026-10-31