Load Factor Formula, Definition and Applications with Solved Calculations and Examples

Load factor is one of the very important and basic concepts in Electrical Power Engineering and Power Generation field. In this article Electrical Engineering XYZ shares load factor formula, definition and applications with solved calculations and examples. You can watch the video below or skip the video to read text. What is Load Factor In … Read more

Flat Rate Tariff of Electricity

Flat rate tariff is the type of tariff in which consumers are categorized into different classes and each class of consumer is charged at different uniform rate. Diversity and load factors are considered while categorizing different consumers. Once categorized each consumer is being charged at flat rate tariff despite of units consumed. The key feature … Read more

5 Impacts of Variable Loads on Power System – Effects of Variable load on Power Plants

The operation of a power station becomes more complex because of variable loads. The primary objective of any power plant is to fulfill the load requirements of consumers. In an ideal scenario, a constant and steady load would be preferred in terms of required equipment and operating routine. However, such a steady load is rare … Read more

Nuclear Power Generation

Nuclear Power Generation refers to the generation of electric power from nuclear energy. The nuclear power station is the generating station in which nuclear energy is converted into electrical energy. In a nuclear power station, heavy elements such as Uranium (U235) or Thorium (Th232) are subjected to the nuclear fission process. Nuclear fission refers to … Read more

Solar Power Generation

Solar Power Generation refers to the production of electric power by harnessing solar energy. The amount of sunlight that strikes the earth’s surface in 90 minutes is enough to handle the entire world’s energy consumption for a full year. There are two primary methods by which Solar power can be utilized. Solar technologies that convert … Read more

Wind Turbines – An Overview of Power Generation from Wind

A wind turbine is a device that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy. Wind turbines are manufactured in a wide range of sizes. Wind turbines are desgined in either horizontal or vertical axes. Wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, which spins a generator, which creates electricity. The … Read more