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CHARACTERISTICS OF
POWER SYSTEM
4. Wind Power
GenerationWind poweris the conversion ofwindenergyinto a useful
form
of
energy,
such
as
usingwind
turbinesto
produceelectrical
power,windmillsfor
mechanical
power,windpumpsforwater pumpingordrainage, orsailsto
propelships
RANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY
Old Concept:1. Over headAnoverhead power lineis a structure used inelectric
power transmissionto transmit electrical energy along
large
distances.
It
consists
of
one
or
moreconductors(commonly multiples of three) suspended
bytowersorpoles. Since most of theinsulationis provided
by air, overhead power lines are generally the lowest-cost
method of power transmission for large quantities of
electric energy
Ahigh-voltage,
direct
current(HVDC)electric
power
transmissionsystem
usesdirect
currentfor
the
bulk
transmission of electrical power, in contrast with the more
commonalternating current(AC) systems.For long-distance
transmission, HVDC systems may be less expensive and
suffer lower electrical losses. Forunderwater power cables,
HVDC avoids the heavy currents required to charge and
discharge the cablecapacitanceeach cycle. For shorter
distances, the higher cost of DC conversion equipment
compared to an AC system may still be warranted, due to
other benefits of direct current links