Found 179 Articles for Power Systems

In an electrical system, there are three types of conductors used, they are phase, neutral, and ground. In general, the neutral wire is grounded for safety and stability reasons. But sometimes, a condition occurs where the neutral wire of the systems is disconnected from the ground terminal, this condition is known as floating neutral. In some special situations, the neutral wire is intentionally left isolated from the ground terminal, this is also known as floating neutral. In this article, we will learn about floating neutral in electrical systems, its effects, causes, and methods of testing and fixing the floating ... Read More

Monocrystalline solar panels are one of the most popular types of solar panel available in the market and is used for generating electricity from sunlight. The primary reason behind its popularity is its relatively high efficiency in all weather conditions. Although it is a relatively expensive solar panel than other types of solar panels. In this article, I will explain all the important concepts of the monocrystalline solar panel, such as its construction, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. So, let’s start with the basic introduction of the monocrystalline solar cell which is its fundamental building block. What is a ... Read More

In electrical power system, there is a device called Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) used to adjust the voltage levels within a desired limit. In other words, an automatic voltage regulator is an electronic circuit that is primarily used for regulating the output voltage of an electric generator, so that we can obtain a constant voltage even when the load is fluctuating. This tutorial will explain the construction, working, needs, advantages, and applications of automatic voltage regulators (AVRs). So, let’s start with the basic introduction of automatic voltage regulator. What is an Automatic Voltage Regulator? An AVR or Automatic Voltage Regulator ... Read More

Solar energy is becoming one of the most popular methods of generating electricity. It is because the solar energy is clean and does not cause any environment pollution like green-house effect, air pollution, etc. Also, it is renewable, as it will deplete over time. The solar energy is freely available from the sun light and we can develop certain kind of mechanisms like solar panels to utilize the solar energy. A solar panel is an opto-electric device that is used for converting energy from sun light into electricity. Based on the technology used in manufacturing the solar panels, there are ... Read More

An alternator is an electromechanical energy conversion device that converts mechanical energy into alternating current electrical energy. An alternator is basically a synchronous generator that produces electricity at a certain frequency. To drive the alternator, a prime mover is used. Some commonly used prime movers are steam turbine, water turbine, gas turbine, and diesel engine. Like any other rotating electrical machine, different types of faults can also occur in an alternator. Due to these faults, we get a reduced efficiency and performance of the alternator. Further, these faults can cause malfunctioning or complete failure of the alternator that imposes ... Read More

The increasing demand of electricity cannot be met through conventional ways of generating electricity. To fulfil the electricity demand, several new methods have been developed. Solar panels are one of the most common of them. A solar panel is a semiconductor device that can convert sunlight into electricity. This light to electricity conversion is based on the principle of photovoltaic effect. Thus, solar panels are also known as photovoltaic systems. In a solar panel, there are multiple PV or solar cells used that absorb the sunlight and produce electricity. This electricity is stored in rechargeable batteries and supplied as per ... Read More

SPDT (single pole double throw) and DPDT (double pole double throw) switches are two typical types of switches used in electronic circuits. The primary difference between the two is the number of poles (the number of individual circuits that the switch can control) and the number of throws (the number of places the switch may be set to). SPDT switches have one pole and two throws, whereas DPDT switches have two poles and two throws. This means that an SPDT switch can control one circuit and can be set to one of two positions, whereas a DPDT switch can control ... Read More

In the world of electronics, power supply plays an essential role. It provides the necessary power for electronic devices to function correctly. The power supply can either be regulated or unregulated. Both regulated and unregulated power supply has its advantages and disadvantages, and it's essential to understand the difference between them to make an informed decision on which type of power supply to use. What is Regulated Power Supply? Regulated power supply is a type of power supply that provides a constant output voltage despite variations in input voltage, load current, and temperature. The regulated power supply has an active ... Read More

Sempron and Athlon are both CPU (Central Processing Unit) product lines manufactured by AMD (Advanced Micro Devices); however, they differ significantly. Sempron is an AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) budget CPU product line designed for cost-conscious users who do not require high-performance computing. Athlon CPUs often feature more cores than Sempron CPUs, which can boost performance for tasks that benefit from numerous cores. Read this article to find out more about Sempron and Athlon and how they are different from each other. What is Sempron? Sempron is an AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) budget CPU product line designed for cost-conscious users who ... Read More

BHP and PS are power units used to measure the output of an engine or motor. PS stands for Pferdestärke, which is German for "horsepower." BHP stands for brake horsepower. The units of measurement are another difference between BHP and PS. PS is measured in metric horsepower (PS or Pferdestärke), whereas BHP is measured in horsepower (hp). Read this article to find out more about BHP and PS and how they are different from each other. What is BHP? Brake horsepower (BHP) is a common measure of an engine's power output in the automotive industry. BHP is the amount of ... Read More