TCSC Operation, Analysis, and Control
TCSC | Operation, Analysis, and Control

TCSC A Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) is a series FACTS device used as a capacitive reactance compensator. It offers effective solutions because the thyristor allows flexible control. The TCSC…

Static Phase Shifting Transformer | Configurations and Improvement
Static Phase Shifting Transformer | Configurations and Improvement

Introduction Static Phase Shifting Transformer or Phase-shifting transformers (PST) have been in use since the 1930s for control of power flows in transmission lines in a steady state. The primary…

Harmonics | General, Interactions, and Filters
Harmonics | General, Interactions, and Filters

General The harmonics in an SVC are generated by the TCR. Neither TSC nor TSR (Thyristor-Switched Reactor) generate harmonics. The current harmonics generated by TCR can be classified into two…

Ultrasonic Flow Meter | Principle Operation, Working, and Installation
Ultrasonic Flow Meter | Principle Operation, Working, and Installation

Introduction An Ultrasonic Flow Meter measures the flow of liquid without touching it, using sound waves. It works well with dirty or bubbly liquids like wastewater. It doesn’t work well…

Vortex Flow Meter | Design, Working Principle, Accuracy and Rangeability
Vortex Flow Meter | Design, Working Principle, Accuracy and Rangeability

Vortex Flow Meter Vortex Flow Meter is a device used to measure the flow of liquids by harnessing the natural formation of vortices (or eddies) when liquid flows around a…

Load Dispatch Center | Types, Function, and Objective
Load Dispatch Center | Types, Function, and Objective

Introduction All power plants are linked through a grid in an interconnected power system. The Load Dispatch Centre (LDC) manages these plants to ensure efficient operation. It coordinates, plans, controls,…

Electromagnetic Flow Meter | Construction, Working Principle, and Limitations
Electromagnetic Flow Meter | Construction, Working Principle, and Limitations

Introduction A magnetic flow meter, also known as a mag meter or electromagnetic flow meter, measures the flow of a fluid by using the voltage generated as the fluid moves…

Electronic Flow Meter | Working Principle, Types, and Advantages
Electronic Flow Meter | Working Principle, Types, and Advantages

An electronic flow meter measures the flow of liquids and gases in industries. Common types include electromagnetic, vortex and ultrasonic flow meters. They can measure things like water, gasoline, and…

Types of Biomass Gasifier
Types of Biomass Gasifier

Biomass Gasifier Biomass gasifiers convert organic materials into gas for energy production. The main types are updraft and downdraft gasifiers. Updraft gasifiers draw air in from the bottom and expel…

Layout of Feeder | Radial, Parallel, Ring Main and Interconnected
Layout of Feeder | Radial, Parallel, Ring Main and Interconnected

Introduction A feeder carries electricity to a substation, bus, or several loads. Different substation feeder arrangements are explained in this article. A feeder can connect two substation buses in parallel…