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STATIC SYNCHRONOUS COMPENSATOR (STATCOM)
·         The STATCOM (or SSC) is a shunt-connected reactive-power compensation device that is capable of generating…
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TYPES OF SVC
1.     Variable impedance type 2.     Current source type 3.     Voltage source type  The followings are the basic types…
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Tap Changing in Transformer
Tap Changing  Regulating the voltage of a transformer is a requirement that often arises in…
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Automatic Load Frequency Control
 The ALFC is to control the frequency deviation by maintaining the real power balance in…
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Automatic Voltage Regulator
The automatic voltage regulator is used to regulate the voltage. It takes the fluctuate voltage…
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Static Excitation System
In this system, the supply is taken from the alternator itself through a 3-phase star/delta…
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AC Excitation System
The AC excitation system consists of an alternator and thyristor rectifier bridge directly connected to…
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DC Excitation System
The DC excitation system has two exciters – the main exciter and a pilot exciter.…
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Excitation System
Definition:Â The system which is used for providing the necessary field current to the rotor winding…
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Voltage Regulation of Transformer
Voltage Regulation  With the increase in load on the transformer, there is a change in…