Advantages of Installing Interline Power Flow Controller (IPFC)

Advantages of Installing Interline Power Flow Controller (IPFC) (a) On equipment : It protects the equipment. Field failures are reduced. Wear and tear of contactors is minimized. It switches off the system for excessive harmonics, voltage and current. It switches off banks of capacitors on main faults and also on micro-interruptions. It safeguards and increases the … Read more

Advantages of Energy Audit

Advantages of Energy Audit Q. State advantages of energy audit. It helps to identify energy losses that can be minimised by various means by which we can achieve the following benefits (advantages). Expenditure on energy is reduced, reducing consumption or changing tariff of fuel type. Maintenance cost can be reduced by improved utilization of plant. … Read more

Method of Measurement of Insulation Resistance

Method of Measurement of Insulation Resistance Q. State the method of measurement of insulation resistance and explain any one method. Methods of measurement of Insulation Resistance (IR) : By using megger  By voltmeter method  An insulation resistance meter is a megger which indicates the resistance directly. Disconnect the equipment from mains and then connect one … Read more

Routine Test for Measurement of D.C. Resistance of Winding

Routine Test for Measurement of D.C. Resistance of Winding Q. Explain routine test for measurement of D.C. resistance of winding. Routine test : The resistance of each winding is measured by passing direct current and temperature of the winding is recorded. Care must be taken to reduce self – inductive effects. The arrangement is shown … Read more

Maintenance of Motors which Help in Energy Conservation

Maintenance of Motors which Help in Energy Conservation Maintenance :  Inadequate maintenance of motors can significantly increase losses and lead to unreliable operation for example, improper lubrication can cause increased friction in both the motor and associated drive transmission equipment.  Resistance losses in the motor, which rise with temperature, would increase. Providing adequate ventilation and … Read more

Equipment Used for Lifting Heavy Electrical Machines During Installation

Equipment Used for Lifting Heavy Electrical Machines During Installation Q. List out the tools required for loading and unloading the heavy equipments. Also state the use. OR State any four equipments used for lifting heavy electrical machines during installation. Flexible hoisting devices-Chain and Ropes. Pulleys, pulley system, sprockets and drums. Load handling, attachment, accessories etc.  … Read more