Advantages of High Transmission VoltageElectric power is transmitted at very high voltages due to some technical and economic reasons which are described as follows −1. Reduces the Volume of Conductor MaterialConsider the electric power being transmitting through the three-phase three-wire transmission system.Let, P = Power transmitted (in Watts)V = Line ... Read More

Power FactorThe cosine of angle between voltage and current in an AC circuit is called the power factor of the circuit. In other words, the power factor is defined as the ratio of active power to the apparent power in the circuit, i.e., $$\mathrm{\mathrm{Power\: factor, }\:\mathrm{cos}\:\phi \:=\:\frac{\mathrm{Active\: power\: (in\: Watts)}}{\mathrm{Apparent\: ... Read More

Connected LoadThe connected load is defined as the sum of continuous ratings of all the equipment connected to the electrical power station.An electric power station supplies the power to thousands of consumers. Each consumer has certain equipment in his premises. The sum of the continuous ratings of all the equipment ... Read More

A power plant converts one form of energy (for example, hydro, thermal, nuclear, etc.) to electrical energy. We can broadly classify the power plants as follows −Thermal Power PlantHydroelectric Power PlantNuclear Power PlantDiesel Power PlantIn addition, there can be other types of power plants such as Solar Power Plant and ... Read More

The electric power can be transmitted either by using AC transmission system or DC transmission system. Each transmission system has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, to choose the right system for electric power transmission, we need to compare the two systems.The following table compares and contrasts the AC transmission ... Read More

Cost of Electrical EnergyThe cost of electrical energy generated can be divided into three parts, viz −Fixed CostSemi-Fixed CostOperating or Running CostFixed Cost of Electrical EnergyThe cost of electrical energy generated which is independent of the units generated and the maximum demand, is known as fixed cost.The fixed cost of ... Read More

Demand FactorThe demand factor of an electric power station is defined as the ratio of maximum demand on the power station to its connected load, i.e., $$\mathrm{Demand \:Factor\:=\:\frac{Maximum\: Demand}{Connected \:Load}}$$Generally, the value of demand factor is less than 1. It is because the maximum demand on the power station is ... Read More

Units Generated per AnnumThe kWh generated per annum or the energy generated per annum by a power station is determined as follows −$$\mathrm{\because Load\: factor\:=\:\frac{Average\: load}{Maximum\: demand}}$$$$\mathrm{\therefore Average\: load\:=\:Maximum\: demand\:\times \:Load\: factor}$$Hence, the units generated per annum is given by, $$\mathrm{Units\: generated \:per \:annum\:=\:Average\: load \:in\: kW\:\times \:Hours \:in\: a\: ... Read More

Sources of EnergyThe electrical energy is obtained from energy available in the various forms in the nature. The main sources of energy used to generate electrical energy are −The SunThe Sun is the main source of energy. The heat energy radiated by the Sun is to be focused over a ... Read More

The universally adopted electric power system is three-phase AC operating at a constant frequency such as 50 Hz in India and 60 Hz in USA, etc. The power system delivers power to the consumers through its transmission and distribution systems.It is important that the electric power supply should be satisfactory. ... Read More