Power Generation
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Types of Batteries and Their Applications
A battery is a source of electrical energy, which is provided by one or more electrochemical cells of the battery after conversion of stored chemical energy. In today’s life, batteries play an important part as many household and industrial appliances...By August 29, 2011
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Comparison of Lithium Ion to Lithium Iron Battery
What are the major differences between Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron batteries? Is the only difference the letter "R" in "iron" versus "ion"? Hardly. This article will describe the numerous differences between those two...By August 29, 2011
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Power Engineering Basics and Job Profiles Explained
What does the term Power Engineering mean? What are its benefits? How did it come into existence? All of these questions will be answered in this article.By July 5, 2011
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The Mathematics of Resistance
Resistance may be a necessary evil but even then it has not been given a free reign by nature. Resistance is still is subject to the laws of mathematics. Find out more about it here!By June 27, 2011
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What Causes Flares or Arcing in Substations?
Arcing and flares at substations can become a big problem. Why do they happen, and what can be done to prevent them? Here are described two main technical causes and few factors that enhance the occurrence of arcing.By May 23, 2011
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How Dry Cell Batteries Generate Electricity
Normally a dry cell is also referred to as a Zinc-Carbon Leclanche cell. It is an easily portable, compact, and modified form of Leclanche cell capable of producing an EMF of 1.5 V with a very small internal resistance in the order of 0.1 ohm.By May 20, 2011
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A System of Systems - Microgrids Poised to Soar in Popularity
Microgrids are smaller versions of the national electricity grid running independently. Here you can read about microgrids, why we need them, how they are cost effective, and their constituents. Microgrids too have their own problems, but the future looks...By May 19, 2011
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Electric Power Transmission Network Explained
The electrical power generated in a power station situated in a remote place is transmitted to different regions for domestic and industrial uses. Here we discuss the electric power grid, power generation, transmission, and distribution.By May 17, 2011
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Lithium Titanate Batteries Explained
How do Lithium Titanate batteries work and are they really superior to conventional Lithium-ion batteries? Are they going to substitute for their counterparts in the future market?By January 27, 2011
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What Are the Health Risks of Living Near an Electric Substation?
By analyzing the cases of people living near power stations, researchers believe that humans can suffer from cancer and tumors when exposed to EMF radiation. However, they fail to give proper justifications like the relation between field strength and...By December 11, 2010