Friday, January 22, 2010

Experimental Research Around Versatile Alternating Stream Transmission

Flexible alternating stream transmission systems, or (FACTS) in short, uses a section inverter transformer (PhIT) and controlled ferromagnetic elements to deliver electricity to the masses. That's just about what Edison's DC systems did; he had local power stations everywhere, and that they used heaps and tons of serious wires; worse, the voltage delivered to the so much end of the network was substantially but near the stations, so customers were paying for more power than they were getting. When Westinghouse got Tesla's AC method into the market, all it took was changing a tap on a transformer to place the voltage where it ought to be, and the lower losses of the upper-voltage distribution system reduced the problem in the primary place.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Do You Know What Alternating Current Is?

Do you know what alternating current is? Electrical AC (alternating current) occurs when charge carriers in a conductor or semiconductor periodically reverse their direction of movement. Household utility flow in most countries is AC with a frequency of 60 hertz (60 complete cycles per second), though in some countries it's 50 Hz. The radio-frequency ( RF ) flow in antennas and transmission lines is another example of AC. Flexible alternating stream (AC) transmission systems, or FACTS, incorporate high-flow and high-voltage power electronic devices. AC is employed for transmission as a result of transformers will step it up to high voltage for long distance, and all the way down to low voltage for native distribution and use. Power is (naively) the merchandise of current and voltage, however resistance losses are proportional to stream SQUARED. Stepping up to high voltage cuts the current and therefore the losses; even making an attempt to distribute one hundred ten volts for many miles would require wires thus significant you'd go broke paying for every the copper.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Get the FACTS: Flexible Alternating Flow Transmission Systems

Flexible Alternating Flow Transmission Systems, or (FACTS) for short, can be thought of as an alternative to the AC current we currently think of. The construction of new transmission lines to face the growing demand for energy across the nation seems to be a pressing concern for the people and politicians. The increasing demand of energy without damaging the environment is another growing concern. Through the use static power which can convert to electrical energy we've been able to light up the world. Alternating Current Transmission Systems have improved capacity and power quality delivered to the people. And in case you didn't know, flexible alternating flow transmission system is I-squared x R loss, transmission is done at voltages abundant above what is usable by consumers. Transformers will easily raise AC voltage for transmission and then lower it for consumption.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Alternating Flow Power Transmission Systems

Alternating flow power transmission systems is what powers our homes and businesses. It is what gives rise to the electricity we use for our nation. An alternating stream power transmission process using a protracted transmission line contains a stabilizing arrangement comprising a bunch of alternating stream of electricity. This invention relates to alternating flow power transmission systems employing transmission lines, and particularly to such power transmission systems used across the US. This power source is known to produce a degree of voltage stablization for an alternating current power transmission line by connecting a bunch of alternating current branches.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The Mechanics of Alternating-Current Transmission

The mechanics of alternating current transmission is known as "alternating-flow transmission." In such cases, we have a tendency to believe that converting alternating current like the power provided at your wall socket to steer flow for use by appliances, etc... by the load is what alternating flow transmission is about. As a result, the changes between currents is normal, and alternating voltage and stream have a number of properties related to any such waveform. This routine allows us to lift the voltage (and therefore scale back the current) for long-distance transmission, and then cut back the voltage again to make is safe. This is the current that can power a house, business, or shopping center. The AC allows for more effective use of the energy to be delivered to people no matter where they are or what appliances or electrical device they may be using.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

What is Alternating Current?

Alternating current is when the power transmitted is equal to the merchandise of the current and plus the voltage (assuming no section difference). High voltage transmission lines provide power from electric generation plants over long distances using alternating flow. This guide-flow electric power transmission systems contrast with the more common alternating-stream systems as a means that is more efficient for delivering electricity. Flexible alternating current (AC) or flexible alternating flow transmission system (FACTS) is a technique composed of static machinery used for the AC transmission of electrical energy. It uses a series inductance that happens in long transmission lines, and when a large stream current causes a giant voltage drop.

Alternating Current Transmission

The benefits and drawbacks of using alternating current transmission