Minimizing Transmission and Distribution Losses

Minimizing Transmission and Distribution Losses (Related to Commercial Losses) Provide 100 % metering : Install meters at all the transformation stages of lines and take accurate meter readings. Install static meters at the premises of every consumer with proper sealing and see that correct readings are taken.  Install static meters on all feeders and distribution … Read more

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