Cables and conductors are among the most important components of a power transmission network. In the current scenario of increasing power demand, it is imperative not only to develop new networks but also to strengthen […]
Power networks generate two kinds of power – real and reactive. While real power accomplishes the useful work of running appliances, reactive power supports the voltages that must be controlled for system reliability. Several recent […]
Copper has been used in electrical systems since the early nineteenth century, when the electromagnet and telegraph were invented. Today, copper conductors are at the heart of electrical systems that power myriad operations across industries. […]
Transformer technologies have evolved considerably to meet the emerging requirements of utilities and enhance power system reliability. Over the years, a number of technological improvements have been made to transformers, which perform the important function […]
According to the power ministry’s estimates, 1,800 million tonnes (mt) of coal is used every year and 600 mt of fly ash will be generated by 2031-32. Of this, about 40 per cent of the […]
Asset management is one of the most complex elements of the utility business. For transmission enterprises, it is a core function and is strongly linked with both revenue and reliability of electricity supply. Decisions need […]
The country has set ambitious smart metering targets but its progress on the ground has been slow. The central government has launched various schemes to increase smart metering, but problems like high cost of implementation, […]
Smart metering and smart grid technologies require the exchange of large volumes of data and thus, communication networks play an important role in their implementation. A key requirement of a smart grid is two-way data […]
Over the past couple of years, there has been an increasing focus on the implementation of smart meters in the country. It is a key component of various central government schemes and programmes such as […]
Interoperability is the measure of ease of integration between two systems or software components to achieve a functional goal. It can be achieved at the device level or the system level. Device-level interoperability is the […]
The unprecedented influx of technology has made smart grids resilient. Such a rapidly transforming landscape has made meter data management systems (MDMS) an essential tool for handling the huge volumes of data generated through automated […]
A good metering system provides an insight into the entire spectrum of distribution system operation, measures the data accurately, is reliable and improves system efficiency. A smart meter, therefore, should be carefully designed to withstand […]
The demand for reliable power equipment has increased significantly in recent years. The reliability and quality of power depends on the health of equipment such as conductors, transformers, switchgear and meters. If any equipment in […]
Energy meters are one of the most crucial parts of an electrical system since they account for electricity consumption at various levels in the power distribution chain. Apart from enabling performance assessment and estimating losses […]
The power transmission network is often referred to as the infrastructure of infrastructure. It is the backbone of the power sector, and any failure in the transmission network has the potential to disrupt power evacuation […]
A transformer is a key transmission asset, which determines the quality and reliability of the power supplied to consumers. That said, it is also the costliest equipment in a switchyard/substation. As per the norms of […]
With large capacity addition and growing deployment of advanced technology in the power sector, the demand for testing and measurement (T&M) of critical equipment like switchgear, substations and circuit breakers is expected to rise. Further, […]
With the magnitude and complexity of equipment connected to the grid expected to increase in the next few years, power quality (PQ) disturbances are likely to go up proportionally. Therefore, there is a need to […]
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