Published by Omar H. Abdalla, Fellow Egyptian Society of Engineers, Life Senior Member IEEE. Prof. O. H. Abdalla is with the Department of Electrical Power and Machines Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, 1 Sherief Street, P.O. Technology, P.C. 11792, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt. (e-mail: ohabdalla@ieee.org). Conference Paper: Keynote Lecture (KL-REN-5), International Conference on New Energy and EnvironmentalContinue reading “Technical Design Specifications and Criteria for Integrating PV Systems into Distribution Networks in Egypt”
Yearly Archives: 2021
Challenges of Grid Integration of Wind Power on Power System Grid Integrity: A Review
Published by T.R. Ayodele, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Email: Ayodeletr@tut.ac.za,* A.A. Jimoh, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Email: JimohAA@tut.ac.za J.L Munda, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Email: MundaJL@tut.ac.za J.T Agee, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Email: AgeeJT@tut.ac.za *Corresponding Author; T.R. Ayodele, DepartmentContinue reading “Challenges of Grid Integration of Wind Power on Power System Grid Integrity: A Review”
Harmonic Response of Distributed Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems
Published by M. Patsalides is with Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng., University of Cyprus, 75 Kallipoleos Avenue, P.O. Box 20537 Nicosia, 1678, Cyprus (e-mail: ee03pm1@ucy.ac.cy). A. Stavrou is with Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Amfipoleos 11, 2025, Nicosia, Cyprus (e-mail: astavrou@eac.com.cy). G. Makrides is with Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng., University of Cyprus, 75Continue reading “Harmonic Response of Distributed Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems”
Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Motor Loads
Applications Guide, April 2001 Published by Fluke Corporation Introduction This section provides examples that you can use to troubleshoot induction motors with and without an adjustable speed drive. Figure 4. Distribution System: Motor Loads Induction Motors Checking Voltage Imbalance For 3 phase induction motors, the supply voltage on all three phases should be in balance.Continue reading “Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Motor Loads”
Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Lighting Loads
Applications Guide, April 2001 Published by Fluke Corporation Introduction This chapter provides applications of problems and phenomena that are likely to occur in a lighting system. Figure 3. Distribution System: Lighting Loads Measuring Current Harmonics Check whether the lighting system causes excessive harmonics. These may influence the system. Look at the harmonics spectrum and readContinue reading “Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Lighting Loads”
Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Receptacle Branch Circuits
Applications Guide, April 2001 Published by Fluke Corporation Troubleshooting Electrical Distribution Systems The most efficient way to troubleshoot electrical systems, is to begin at the load and work towards the building’s service entrance. Measurements are taken along the way to isolate faulty components or loads. This chapter describes typical measurements for troubleshooting problems on receptacleContinue reading “Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Receptacle Branch Circuits”
Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Basic Measurements
Applications Guide, April 2001 Published by Fluke Corporation Introduction This section provides easy-to-do measurements which you can perform almost anywhere. Begin with these examples to get started with the Fluke 43B. Note: It is a good idea to reset the Fluke 43B before you start a new application. This way, you always start from theContinue reading “Fluke 43B PQ Analyzer – Basic Measurements”
Power Quality Standards for Utility Wind and Solar Power Plants
Published by David Mueller, E. H. Camm. Abstract Power quality standards exist to guide the interconnection requirements of large wind and solar plants. IEEE guidelines exist for flicker and harmonics, while IEC guidelines exist for the measurement criteria of power quality phenomena and the characterization of wind turbine equipment. There are also some uniform guidelinesContinue reading “Power Quality Standards for Utility Wind and Solar Power Plants”
Bridging the Gap Between Signal and Power
Assessing Power System Quality using Signal Processing Techniques Published by Math H.J. Bollen1, Irene Y.H. Gu2, Surya Santoso3, Mark F. McGranaghan4, Peter A. Crossley5, Moisés V. Ribeiro6, and Paulo F. Ribeiro7 Source: IEEE Signal Magazine, 2009 Signal processing has been used in many different applications, including electric power systems. This is an important category, sinceContinue reading “Bridging the Gap Between Signal and Power”
Low Voltage Distribution Board Safety
March, 2007 Published by Terry Chandler Director of Engineering, Power Quality Thailand LTD/Power Quality Inc., USA. Emails: terryc@powerquality.org, terryc@powerquality.co.th Accidental Death is REAL!! Electrical Shock Fatalities in the USA Electric shocks are responsible for about 1,000 deaths in the United States each year, or about 1% of all accidental deaths. Electric shocks cause death in 3-15% of cases.Continue reading “Low Voltage Distribution Board Safety”
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