Important Points About Energy Audit of Electrical System

Important Points About Energy Audit of Electrical System Energy audit means carrying out a continuous systematic procedure for plant energy may or an analysis of energy utilisation in the plant. Energy management means the judicious and effective use of energy to maximize profits minimize count and enhance competitive positions. Energy audit is classified as : … Read more

Method of Neutral Grounding

Method of Neutral Grounding Q. State the method of neutral grounding. Explain the solid grounding and state advantages of grounding. Objectives (Advantages) of Grounding : Persistent arcing is eliminated. Faulty part can be disconnected by protective relaying. Over voltage due to arcing can be eliminated. Magnitude of transient voltage is reduced. System provides greater safety … Read more

Energy Audit Instruments Used for Measuring Parameters

Energy Audit Instruments Used for Measuring Parameters Q. Name the Energy Audit Instruments Used for Measuring Parameters. Sr. No Parameters Suitable instruments 1. Electrical parameters V, I, P, Q etc. (1)Power, (2) Digital multimeter. 2. Speed (rotational). (1)Stroboscope, (2) Digital tachometer. 3. Illumination from light source. Lux-meter 4. Temperature (1)Temperature indicator, (2) Thermometer 5. Presence … Read more

Energy Flow Diagram, Electrical to Mechanical Conversion (Taking a Case of Water Pump)

Energy Flow Diagram, Electrical to Mechanical Conversion (Taking a Case of Water Pump) In such electrical to mechanical conversion, there are various stages where power is lost (losses).  Losses  Motor losses say 10 % Coupling losses say 1%  Pump losses say 24% Valve losses say 8%  Pipe losses, say 12 % /55% Summing up Input … Read more

Important Points About Energy Conservation in Electrical Installation System

Important Points About Energy Conservation in Electrical Installation System The cascade efficiency in T and D system from output of power plant to end use is nearly 87%.  The losses taking place in the transmission and distribution system are classified as : (A) Technical losses. (B) Commercial losses. Technical losses are developed due to energy … Read more

All India Region Wise Generating Installed Capacity(MW)

All India Region Wise Generating Installed Capacity(MW) Sr. No Region Thermal Nuclear Hydro (Renewable) RES (Renewable) Total Coal Gas DSL Total         1. Northern 23620.0 3813.26 12.99 27446.25 1620.00 13622.75 2777.32 45466.32 2. Western 29290.5 8143.81 17.48 37451.79 1840.00 7447.50 4918.28 51657.57 3. Eastern 17635.38 190.0 17.20 17842.25 0.00 3882.12 344.41 22069.11 … Read more

Some Good Practices in Lighting

Some Good Practices in Lighting Installation of energy efficient fluorescent lamps in place of “Conventional fluorescent lamps : Energy efficient lamps are based on the highly sophisticated tri-phosphor fluorescent powder technology. They offer excellent colour rendering properties in addition to the very high luminous efficacy. Installation of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) in place of incandescent … Read more