Electrical power

Electrical power

  • Electrical power is the mostly used for operating electrical motors in the farms. The different types of electric motors used are shown in Plate 1.4. This is a clean and efficient source of energy. The maintenance and operation of motors needs less attention and care. The operating cost remains almost constant throughout its life. Electrical power is used for operating pump sets, high-tech nursery, diary industry, cold storage, farm product processing, fruit industry and food processing industries.
  • The advantages of electrical power are viz; very cheapest form of power, high efficiency, can work at a stretch continuously for longer periods, maintenance and operating cost is very low and not affected by seasons. The disadvantages are viz; initial capital investment high, requires good amount of technical knowledge and if handled carelessly, it causes great danger.
    Electrical power
    Plate : 1.4 Different types of electric motors
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