How a lighting can kill many animals at the same time? The answer is step voltage and the explanation of this phenomena is the post’s subject.
Category: Power systems
Charge controller: how it works?
I received a doubt about the charge controller for solar power generation. This component is very important for off-grid systems.
Visit to Bom Jardim da Serra Wind Park
I visited the Bom Jardim da Serra Wind Park, in Santa Catarina state, Brazil. And I made a video showing some easy access turbines.
Fresnel linear concentrator
The Fresnel linear concentrator is a little known form of thermal solar energy generation. The operation of this technology is today’s subject.
UPS: What is it and how does it work?
UPS (the abbreviation of Uninterruptable Power Source) is also called no-break. The operation and types are today’s subject.
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla (Part 3)
Continuing to Technical Museum Nikola Tesla series. Are shown another section and main hall. Other part are in following links.
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla (Part 1)
I was in Zagreb, Croatia’s capital and visited the Technical Museum Nikola Tesla. It is a huge museum and this is the first part of series.
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Did you know that commercial planes have an engine which aren’t in wings? It is the auxiliary power unit and this post’s subject.
Asynchronous x synchronous generators
This post is about a comparison between asynchronous and synchronous generators. Showing main advantages and disadvantages of both.
How asynchronous generator works?
The asynchronous generator is also called induction generator. It is used in small hydropower plants and wind turbines.