Types of jig and fixture There are so many types of jig and fixture. It is difficult to classify them into a standard system. However, depending upon their construction and method of operation, jigs can be broadly classified as...
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Power System Security A power system security in the manual operating condition may face a contingency condition, such as a generating unit may go out of order, an important line may be tripped off, and the demand may undergo a...
Progressive Die These progressive die are designed to perform two or more operations at different stages every time when the ram descends. The stock strip is advanced through a series of stations that perform one or more distinct...
Tap Changing Transformer All power Tap changing transformer on transmission lines are provided with taps for control of secondary voltage. The tap changing transformers do not control voltage by regulating the flow of reactive...
A cam and follower is a rotating or oscillating machine clement having a curved outline Or a curved groove. It gives a predetermined specified motion to another element called the follower which is in contact. A general example...
Series Capacitor It is connected in series capacitor to compensate the inductive reactance of line. This reduces the transfer reactance between the buses to which the line is connected. It increases maximum power that can be...
Pressure Regulating Valves – Pressure Control Valves Primary function of the pressure control valves is to match the flow of fluid through the regulator to the demand for fluid placed upon the system. If the load flow...
Strain Gauge Load Cell A load cell is an electromechanical transducer that converts load acting on it into an analog electrical signal. Strain Gauge Load cell provide accurate measurement of compressive and tensile loads. Load...
Intro – Computer Control of Power System Operation in plants with automated computer control of power system work mainly in a central control room. In olden plants, the controls for the equipment are not centralized and the...
Functions of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) The supervisory control and data acquisition systems allow a few operators to monitor the generator. The following are the functions of SCADA. 1. Data Acquisition : It...