JSS 2 BASIC TECH THIRD TERM
Week 6
Topic: TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY
INTRODUCTION
When electricity is supplied to various consumers, e.g. domestic and industrial premises, it is said to be distributed. All distribution in Nigeria are carried out with Alternating Current (AC) system. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]The following (AC) supply systems are available by the Power Holding Corporation of Nigeria.
(i) Single phase 2-wire
(ii) Single phase 3-wire
(iii) Three phase 3-wire
(iv) Three phase 4-wire
The three phase 4-wire is the most widely used for the basic reason that the other systems can be easily obtained from it.
Utilization of Electricity
We have discussed how electricity is from the generating station to sub stations, and distributed from there to homes, factories, etc. In order to enjoy the many advantages of electricity in premises, certain precaution, accessories and methods of wiring need to be adopted to avoid hazards or danger associated with the use of electricity.
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