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Transformer Working Principle
Transformer Working Principle 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

Transformers are essential to modern power systems. In this article, we explain the transformer working principle, the role of electromagnetic induction, and how voltage is stepped up or down using coils and cores. Whether you’re a beginner or revisiting the basics, this guide offers a clear and practical explanation.

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Feeder Segregation
Feeder Segregation: A Smarter Way to Manage Power Distribution
Feeder Segregation: A Smarter Way to Manage Power Distribution 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

Feeder segregation separates power supply for agricultural and non-agricultural use, improving reliability, reducing outages, and enabling smart distribution.

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Shunt Reactor
Why Are Shunt Reactors Used in Power Systems?
Why Are Shunt Reactors Used in Power Systems? 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

Shunt reactors are key to controlling voltage rise in long transmission lines. Learn how they counter the Ferranti Effect and ensure system stability.

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ferranti effect
When Less Load Means More Voltage: Understanding the Ferranti Effect
When Less Load Means More Voltage: Understanding the Ferranti Effect 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

When transmission lines are lightly loaded, voltage can rise instead of drop. This is the Ferranti Effect, an important phenomenon every power engineer should understand.

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Understanding High Voltage Switchgear: Types, and Applications
Understanding High Voltage Switchgear: Types, and Applications 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

Learn about high voltage switchgear, including air-insulated (AIS), gas-insulated (GIS), and hybrid switchgear technologies. Discover their applications, advantages, and role in modern power systems.

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what is power system
What is Electric Power System? A Beginner’s Guide
What is Electric Power System? A Beginner’s Guide 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

An electric power system is a comprehensive network involving the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.

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working of vacuum circuit breaker
Working principle of Vacuum Circuit Breaker | Explained
Working principle of Vacuum Circuit Breaker | Explained 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

Discover the vacuum circuit breaker working principle in detail. Learn how it interrupts current and extinguishes arcs.

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What is Switchgear and Why Do We Need It?
What is Switchgear and Why Do We Need It? 1024 576 Gaurav Joshi

Discover what switchgear is, why it is crucial in electrical systems, and its key components. Explore its role in protecting and managing power flow, with insights from IEC standards.

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