ENERGY SECURITY AND GHG MITIGATION Part 2
Conversion of waste into hydrogen first requires the production of a synthesis gas (syngas), composed of CO and H2. Gasification is used to directly...
ENERGY MONITORING IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Moving towards achieving most efficient use of energy, many programs have been brought out by Govt. of India to monitor and manage energy use...
BASIC COMPENSATION METHODS & APPLICATIONS IN SOLAR PLANTS
In many books we find that total network has two main quantity one current and second is voltage and both measured at same time...
Root Cause Analysis of Electrocution & Electrical Fire
Today’s modern society is highly dependent on electrical power supply. To live & make our life comfortable, we use number of appliances or gadgets...
Ensuring Accelerated Growth of the Indian Power Sector
Our installed power generation capacity as on 31.10.2024 was 454.5 GW comprising 243.1 GW thermal, 8.2 GW Nuclear, 203.2 Renewables including large hydro of...
Sustainable Power Generation
Globally, electric power networks are experiencing a revolutionary change in the domains of electricity generation, power transmission, and energy distribution. Increased population density, rapid...
Enabling Technologies for Smarter Grid
Increasing penetration of renewable energy into the electricity grid is posing new challenges to ensure grid stability and reliability. The impact of volatile renewable generation and decentralisation of energy is driving the industry towards exploring options like IoT, robotics, Cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence.
Applications of Flux Estimator for Motor Drives
The flux estimator finds many applications in high performance induction motor drives. These applications are reviewed and comprehensively presented in this article. - Dr. S. Himavathi, A Venkadesan
Power Electronics in Smart Grid
Power electronics plays a vital role in smart grid implementation and its development. This article outlines the various applications of power electronics in smart grid. - Prof. Kalyani Kurundkar, Prof. (Dr) G.A. Vaidya
Apar looks to cash in on renewable boom
"We are focusing on tomorrow’s progress today because we see a lot of modernisation required in the utility sector," says Manish Patel, GM - Business Development, Apar Industries Ltd. (UNIFLEX Cables)
Part 3: A Review Of Battery Charger Topologies and Infrastructure For Plug-In Electric...
- The article is authored by Dr L Ashok Kumar, Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. The article is a continuation of the Part 2 carried in the Electrical India July 2020 issue.
New BCD Plan Boon or Bane
The recent proposal of charging BCD on solar cells and modules at the rate of 25% and 40% respectively has created an atmosphere of dissatisfaction among the companies operating in India in this field. However, now the question is, whether it is really a threat or a step that will ensure a better future… - P. K. Chatterjee (P. K.)
UNDERSTANDING THE TECHNO-ECONOMICS PART II
Bio-methanisation
Biomethanation is a process by which organic material is microbiologically converted under anaerobic conditions to biogas. Three main physiological groups of microorganisms are...
Understanding Li-ion Batteries – Part 3
Cathode Material (+)
The Li-ion is a very generic term and as these ions can be generated from Cathode using a variety of chemistries,...
Solar MPPT Charge Controller for E-Bicycles & EVs – Part 2
In Part 1, I have highlighted the need to reduce the number of private vehicles to mitigate climate change. In Ahmedabad, the usage of...
CES 2024: A Platform to Display the Next Course
One of the world’s most powerful tech events CES 2024 has just concluded. As usual, this time also, the show provided ground for breakthrough...
Inspection Technique for Condition Monitoring
Infrared thermography represents an electronic method enabling the visualization of thermal energy. This capability has earned its recognition as one of the most versatile...
Managing Mixed-Age Cells
Battery aging is an inevitable process that occurs over time, leading to performance degradation in electric vehicle battery packs. Key aging effects include capacity...
Arc Flash Analytics and Protection
For every process, identification of risk and protection is essential therefore, to ensure safety and regulatory compliance, operators must develop and implement feasible protection schemes for e-hazards at workplace...By Rajesh Chourishi
SMART OPPORTUNITIES
An in-depth analysis on why smart cities could be a golden opportunity for electrical equipment industry. - Subhajit Roy, Group Editor