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Tariffs: Objectives, Principles and Types | Electricity

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Objective of Tariffs 2. Principal Factors Affecting Framing of Tariffs 3. Types 4. Spot Pricing.   Objective of Tariffs: Tariff means the schedule of rates or charges. Tariff, in case of electric supply, means the schedule or rates framed for supply of electrical energy to different classes of consumers. The main objective of [...]

By |2017-12-07T10:36:08+05:30December 7, 2017|Tariffs|Comments Off on Tariffs: Objectives, Principles and Types | Electricity

Tariffs Charged for Different Consumers | Electrical Energy

The main types of load on a system are domestic, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal, traction etc. Accordingly the consumers may be categorised as domestic consumers, commercial consumers, agricultural consumers, industrial consumers (small, medium and large), bulk consumers etc. 1. Domestic Consumers: Residential load consists of lights, fans, and appliances such as radios, TVs, heaters, electric irons, refrigerators, electric water [...]

By |2017-12-07T10:36:08+05:30December 7, 2017|Tariffs|Comments Off on Tariffs Charged for Different Consumers | Electrical Energy

Components of Hydro Power Plant | Electricity | Energy Management

The main components of hydro power plant could be listed as: 1. Forebay and Intake Structures 2. Head Race or Intake Conduits 3. Surge Tank 4. Turbines and Generators 5. Power House 6. Tail Race and Draft Tube. Component # 1. Forebay and Intake Structures: As the name suggests forebay is an enlarged body of water in front of intake. [...]

By |2017-06-06T19:27:39+05:30June 6, 2017|Hydro Power Plant|Comments Off on Components of Hydro Power Plant | Electricity | Energy Management

Drawing Overhead Lines for Transmitting Electricity | Electrical Engineering

For drawing a overhead line, different accessories like pole, conductor, etc. are required. A brief discussion is given here about varieties of accessories available in the market and their use in different jobs:- 1. Electric Poles or Supports 2. Overhead Line Conductors 3. Insulators 4. Cradle Guard 5. Lightning Arrestor 6. Horn-Gap Lightning Arrestor. Accessory # 1. Electric Poles or [...]

By |2017-04-21T09:03:36+05:30April 21, 2017|Electricity|Comments Off on Drawing Overhead Lines for Transmitting Electricity | Electrical Engineering
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