Electric generator losses usually include the same kind losses as of the power transformer, copper losses in the winding and magnetizing losses in the core, plus the rotational losses.
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DC to AC inverter’s function is to convert Direct Current (DC) voltage to Alternating Current (AC) voltage.  DC to AC inverter is commonly used for converting High Voltage DC (HVDC) transmission voltage back to AC, and for converting the DC output voltage of a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel to suitable AC voltage. Read the entire entry …

The Reactive Capability curve gives an alternative explanation why a synchronous generator that is operated below and within its rated power factor will induce more heat dissipation. Read the entire entry …

Below is the comparison of heating between two synchronous generators rated 1000 KVA, 240 Amps, 2400 Volts, 900 RPM, and 0.8 pf, operated at 0.8 power factor and 1.0 power factor while maintaining an output KVA of 1000 KVA and output voltage of 2400 Volts. Read the entire entry …

Capacitor Placement in a distribution system can reduce power losses in the electrical distribution feeder. Read the entire entry …

The two watt hour method is an alternative watt hour meter connection to measure the active power in a three phase power system using only 2 watt hour meters instead of three meters. Read the entire entry …

Transformer efficiency is basically the measure of how much is the power transformed from the primary to the secondary of the transformer. Read the entire entry …

While reading an e-book about transformer protections and relaying, I found this good information for Power Engineering newbies like me. Read the entire entry …