Switched-Reluctance Motor Drives | Principle and Modes of Operation
The Switched-Reluctance Motor Drives system combines a simple motor construction and an economic power converter circuit which offers a superior performance drive with high overall efficiency and quite flexible control…
Pyrolysis | Basic Principles, Types and Uses
Introduction Pyrolysis is a process that breaks down organic material at temperatures between 400 °C and 900 °C without oxygen. This process produces various chemicals from wood, some of which…
Waste to Energy | Methods, Economic Impact and Future Trends
Introduction Waste-to-energy (WtE) or energy-from-waste (EfW) is a way to produce electricity and heat from waste. It involves converting waste into a fuel source. WtE processes can generate energy directly…
Unified Power Flow Controller | Control, Protection, and Charactersitcs
UPFC The Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) proposed by Gyugyi is the most versatile FACTS controller for the regulation of voltage and power flow in a transmission line. It consists…
Layout of Substations | Types, Advantages and Applications
Introduction A substation is a crucial part of an electrical supply system that helps transfer high-voltage electricity from power plants to local areas where it is needed. The voltage might…
Starting of Electric Drive | Effect, Methods, and Energy Relations
Introduction The most important processes associated with a controlled electrical drive are: (i) Starting (ii) Speed control or variation of speed of rotation (iii) Braking and (iv) Reversing the direction…
Rating and Heating of Motors
Rating and Heating of Motors The size and rating of an electric motor essential for driving various applications, are influenced by multiple factors that ensure efficient and safe operation. These…
STATCOM | Static Synchronous Compensator
Introduction Static Synchronous Compensator was developed as an advanced static VAR compensator where a voltage source converter (VSC) is used instead of the controllable reactors and switched capacitors. Although VSCs…
SSSC | Operation, Modelling, and Applications
SSSC The Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) is a series-connected FACTS controller based on VSC and can be viewed as an advanced type of controlled series compensation, just as a…
Fluidized Bed Gasifier | Types, Operation, Design and Development
Introduction A fluidized Bed Gasifier is a process that turns waste material containing carbon into synthetic fuel gas and a small amount of inert char. Biosolids are fed into the…
