kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoAlignment and Reorientation of Magnetic Domains and its Contribution to Energy Losses in Electric Machines and TransformersThe permeability of ferromagnetic materials is considerably high as compared to that of free space, which is calculated to be up to 6000 times that of free space. The…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoTechnical Criteria For Classifying a Power Plant as Either a Peak or Base Load Power PlantIt is worthy to keep in mind that there are different classifications of power plants which could be as a result of the type of fuel it uses, whether the fuel is exhaustible or…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoOverview of Direct Energy Conversion Generators and Possible ApplicationsThe basis of Electric energy systems engineering is reliant on the knowledge that it is possible to transform the crude energy forms endowed by nature into electric energy. And…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoModification of Conductor for Overhead Line Transmission and Distribution To Achieve The Ideal Conductor.In the early days of transmission of AC electric power, transmission and distribution are predominantly done using copper as conductor material owing to its excellent…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoChoice of Conductor Type for Overhead Line Transmission and Distribution Based on Technical ConsiderationThe proper choice of conductor material is very crucial if we are to ensure a good return on investment without translating so much cost to the consumers. Apart from achieving…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoPilot Relaying and Zones of Protection in Power SystemWe can compare a power system to a chain consisting of individual links in generators, the power transformers, the switchgear, the transmission lines, the distribution circuits…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoExamining Electrical Energy Derivable from Wind ForceWe have talked about the hydraulic energy inherent in water which is free as long as the natural topography supports it. It is natural we all look at wind energy which is also…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoPrinciple and Challenges of Arc Extinction in Circuit Breakers and Possible RemediesThe high level of interconnection and the increasing capacity of generating stations warrants that protective devices and switchgear are reliable and can operate at an optimum…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoReasons for Low Efficiencies of Thermal Power Plants and Ways of Improving ItElectric energy is an essential ingredient for the industrial and all-round development of any country. It is the most sought-after form of energy because it can be generated…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoChallenges of Power System Protection-The Way OutPower system networks and components are not entirely immune to faults or by attacks as a result of vandalisation. Faults are bound to occur in electrical equipment or apparatus…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoFault Analysis and Computation: Backbone for Power System ProtectionA fault is said to occur when the desired path of current flow is deviated resulting in the interference with the normal flow of current. Majority of the faults that occur in…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoConstants of Transmission Lines That Influences their PerformanceThe purpose of a transmission network is to transfer electrical energy from generating units at various locations to the distribution system which will finally supply the…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoHydraulic Energy of Waterfalls and its Application in Electric Power GenerationHydro-electric power is the power harnessed from the energy of falling water. The hydroelectric power plant can be regarded as one of the oldest source of electric energy in…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoArrangement of Loads in a Circuit: Series and Parallel ConnectionWe started from the basics of electricity and the concept of atom and electron flow. The flow of electron is the charge, and if there is no flow of charge, I do not think we can…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoPer Unit System of Representation: A Way to Collapse Power System Voltages to a Single Voltage Level.Per-Unit System of Representation Power transmission lines are operated at voltage levels where kilovolt(KV) predominates and thus is the most convenient unit to express…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoCommitment of Power Plants Based on Efficiency and Least Cost of OperationEconomic Operation of Power System The economic operation is very crucial for a power system to return a profit on the capital invested. Power companies cannot afford to…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoTransformers and Its Impact on Modern LifeThe word transformer is a household name in my village, and it means different things to different people. If my kinsman should define it, he would probably say it is a device…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoOhms's Law Vs Kirchhoff's Law: Simplicity Vs TotalityThe flow of electrons is the charge. We are already aware that 6.242 electrons make up 1 coulomb of charge. When there is a source of voltage in a material, the electrons will be…kaydee (55)in #steemstem • 7 years agoDispersed Generation: A Cleaner, Secure and Sustainable EnergyA centralised grid is inefficient and costly. Only a fraction of the fuel energy burnt in power plants ends up as electricity, with half lost as waste heat. Additional one-third…kaydee (55)in #stemng • 7 years agoIntroduction To Circuit Theory - Charges, Voltage And CurrentCharges have always been linked to the concept of electricity right from the very start. As far back as 600 B.C, it was discovered that if the fossil resin was rubbed with a dry…