Quality Factor & Dissipation Factor or Q Factor & D Factor

Let us have a detailed discussion on the Quality Factor and Dissipation Factor. We also call these two factors the Q factor and the D Factor. What is Quality Factor or Q Factor? The Quality Factor, or Q factor, is the dimensionless parameter that describes the efficiency and sharpness of the reactive components. The reactive … Read more

Voltage Regulation in Transmission Line? – A Complete Guide

Power stations generate electric power. Electrical power transmission lines transmit the generated power to far places. The resistance and reactance of the line cause a voltage drop in the power. The Voltage Regulation of Transmission Line is the change in voltage between the sending and receiving ends. What is Voltage Regulation? We express the Voltage … Read more

What is Skin Effect in Electrical Systems? Complete Guide

Skin effect is a phenomenon that occurs in conductors. It mainly occurs while a conductor carries alternating current. Actually, an alternating current always tries to flow through the outer layer of a conductor. As a result, the current distribution across the cross-section of the conductor becomes uneven. Alternating current flows through the conductor at 50 … Read more