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Power Systems Engineering Vlog – Just Launched!!

Last updated: May 6, 2021

We are excited to share with you the launch of PSE Vlog series. In this blog we will be going over all the things that we covered in our brand-new series. We will briefly discuss the introduction of this vlog, about the...

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Importance of Motor Starting Studies in Power System - AllumiaX Engineering

Last updated: Feb 19, 2024

Motors are the fundamental loads in an electrical power system, both at commercial and industrial level. Some applications of motors include fans, vehicles, power tools, turbines, blowers, ships and compressors. Along with...

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Electric Substations — How do they work?

Last updated: February 07, 2024

The challenges associated with construction, operation, and maintenance of the power grid are often complicated. Many of those challenges are overcome at the facility end which, at first glance, often look like a chaotic...

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Significance of Snubber Circuit Analysis

Last updated: Nov 26, 2020

Many of the circuit components may fail due to the over voltage, overheating, over current or unnecessary change in voltage & current. For the over-current situations, the components can be protected by using fuses at...

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OSHA Electrical Safety Standards

Last updated: Oct 21, 2020

Working in an environment that is safe and healthy is not a privilege but a right of every worker regardless of industry. To ensure this, there are multiple agencies, authorities, and governing bodies throughout the world...

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High Voltage Direct Current HVDC Transmission

Last updated: Nov 5, 2020

Definition: High Voltage Direct Current transmission, abbreviated as HVDC is a bulk power transfer technology using Direct current for transmission of electricity, in contrast to HVAC power systems which operate on Alternating...

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Electrical Transients in Power Systems

Last updated: Jan 23, 2022

Electrical transients can occur in power systems from a variety of sources and have adverse effects on the equipment and reliability of the power system. It is best to know about the possible sources in your facility and to...

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Time Current Characteristic Curves for Selective Coordination

Last updated: Apr 18, 2022

Time Current Characteristic Curves play a significant role in achieving proper protection coordination among the electrical safety devices. Learn more as we cover basics of power system protection, TCCs for the solid state...

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Protection Schemes for Electrical Power System

Last updated: Feb 07, 2022

Electrical Power System is a highly invested area. The more reliable electricity we want, the more is need to protect it. Protection is essential to keep equipment and personnel safe from any kind of damage caused by an...

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What is the Corona Effect in Transmission Lines? How Engineers Overcome it?

Last updated: Oct 14, 2021

There is a hissing noise with violet glow phenomenon termed as corona effect which is commonly observed in high voltage transmission lines. The corona effects leads to high voltage drop and energy loss along with release...

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