WEEK 1A: Power Systems Flashcards
A network of electrical components deployed to supply, transfer, and utilize electric power
Electric Power System
example of an electrical power system
electric grid that provides power to homes and other establishments within a wide area
An electric power system is usually divided into four sectors namely:
Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Utilization
supplies electric power. This sector consists of power plants.
Generation Sector
carries power from generators to distribution centers over long distance.
Transmission Sector
deliver electricity to retail customers or end-users
Distribution Sector
end-user of electricity
Utilization Sector
A technology that is slowly being utilized in the power industry
storage
can be used to supply power and act as load during storage process
a storage in power system
three components of a power system
supply, transfer, usage
