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
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…
Distribution Automation | Introduction, Benefits, and Applications
Introduction Distribution Automation (DA) is a collection of technologies like sensors, processors, communication networks, and switches that help utilities collect, automate, analyze, and optimize data. This improves the efficiency of…
Sensible Heat Storage | Methods, Key Features, and Disadvantages
Introduction The simplest method for storing heat is through sensible heat storage. This involves increasing the temperature of a liquid or solid to store heat and releasing the heat by…
Latent Heat Storage | Material, Systems, and Applications
Introduction Researchers are exploring new and renewable energy sources to reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, especially for low-temperature applications. Solar energy has great potential for heating and cooling buildings,…
Thermochemical Energy Storage | Principle, Types, and Requirements
Introduction Thermochemical energy storage is highly efficient for saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Compared to other types of energy storage, like sensible heat (storing heat by changing temperature)…
MTDC and DC Systems | Control, Protection, and Study
There are several methods of control in MTDC systems. Only parallel MTDC systems are considered as these involve complexities in extending the existing control methods. The various methods suggested are…
AC Filters | Design, Criteria, and Types
Criteria of Design The major design objective of AC filters is to reduce telephone interference. Any of the following performance indices can measure this. Harmonic Distortion This can be measured…
Filter | Single, Double, and Triple Tuned Filters
Design of a Single-Tuned Filter The single-tuned filters are designed to filter out (usually) characteristic harmonies of a single frequency. The equivalent circuit seen by the harmonic current Ih generated…
MTDC | Introduction, Potential Applications, and Types
Introduction HVDC transmission systems designed and operated so far are point-to-point systems with two terminals (converter stations). A multiterminal DC (MTDC) system has more than two converter stations, some operating…
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