Power System

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  The development of the modern day electrical energy system took a few centuries. Modern electric power systems have three separate components - generation, transmission and distribution. Electric power is generated at the power generating stations by synchronous alternators that are usually driven either by steam or hydro turbines. Maximum power generation takes place at generating stations that might contain more than one alternator-turbine combination. Depending on the type of fuel used, the generating stations are categorized as hydro, thermal, nuclear etc. Most of these generating stations are remotely located. And that’s why the electric power generated at any station must be transmitted over a lengthy distance to load centres that are usually towns or cities. This is called the power transmission. Now days, power transmission towers and transmission lines are very common sights in rural areas.