Published by Algirdas BASKYS1, 2, Vytautas BLEIZGYS1, 2, Tadas LIPINSKIS1, 2Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (1), Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (2) Abstract. The overvoltage in the inverter that supplies the AC induction motor, which during the deceleration operates as a generator delivering current back into the inverter DC bus, has been investigated. The investigationContinue reading “An Analysis of the Inverter Overvoltage Generated by the Motor”
Yearly Archives: 2022
Utility Capacitor Switching Causes Nuisance Tripping of ASD
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Utility Capacitor Switching Causes Nuisance Tripping of ASD, Document ID: PQS0319, Date: July 18, 2003. Abstract: The application of utility capacitor banks has long been accepted as a necessary step in the efficient design of utility power systems. Also, capacitor switching is generally considered a normal operation forContinue reading “Utility Capacitor Switching Causes Nuisance Tripping of ASD”
Disturbances in Industrial Power Networks
Published by Marek KAŁUSKI, Marek MICHALAK, Mirosław PIETRANIK, Karolina SKRZYPEK, Monika SZAFRAŃSKA, National Institute of Telecommunications Abstract. The paper presents some preliminary results of the in-situ measurements of disturbances that were observed in mine underground power network. The purpose of the measurements was to identify potential interfering signals that may occur in such and similarContinue reading “Disturbances in Industrial Power Networks”
Transient Voltages at an Industrial Facility Capacitor Switching
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Transient Voltages at an Industrial Facility Capacitor Switching, Document ID: PQS0505, Date: June 30, 2005. Abstract: This case study describes concerns for capacitor switching transients within customer facilities. Magnification of transients initiated at higher voltage capacitors and tripping of sensitive variable frequency drive (VFD) loads are evaluated inContinue reading “Transient Voltages at an Industrial Facility Capacitor Switching”
Lightning Currents in Low-Voltage Power Systems
Published by Andrzej SOWA, Bialystok University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Abstract: Correctness estimation of lightning protection solutions require definition of lightning current distribution in conductive installations entering the structure during direct strike to lightning protection system of this structure. It concerns particularly this part of lightning current, which flows in electric installation. InformationContinue reading “Lightning Currents in Low-Voltage Power Systems”
Step Voltage Nearby Tree for Surge Current Excitation
Published by Jarosław WIATER, Białystok University of Technology Abstract. Step voltage situation arise when it is possible for a person to make simultaneous contact with a part of an electrical system which is not live under normal conditions but has become live due to the passage of current for example lightning strike one. The purposeContinue reading “Step Voltage Nearby Tree for Surge Current Excitation”
Estimation of Voltage and Current Distortions in the Power System Supplying the AC Arc Furnace
Published by Wiesław BROCIEK1, Robert WILANOWICZ2,Warsaw University of Technology (1) , Radom University of Technology (2) Abstract. The paper presents a circuit model of three phase arc arrangement, taking into account the nonlinearity of the arc appearing In the particular phases as well as the windings vector groups of a furnace transformer. This model wasContinue reading “Estimation of Voltage and Current Distortions in the Power System Supplying the AC Arc Furnace”
Techno-Economic Analysis of Off-Grid Renewable Energy Power Station: A Case Study
Published by Liu Liqun, Liu Chunxia, Taiyuan University of Science & Technology Abstract. This paper gives the techno-economic analysis of a wind-PV-diesel system with storage battery backup for an off-grid power station specially located in Dongwangsha, studying data from a particular site in littoral China. The simulation and optimization results indicated the most optimized sizingContinue reading “Techno-Economic Analysis of Off-Grid Renewable Energy Power Station: A Case Study”
PWM Drive Motor Failures due to Transient Voltages
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: PWM Drive Motor Failures due to Transient Voltages, Document ID: PQS0404, Date: June 30, 2004. Abstract: In an effort to improve the efficiency of many industrial processes, equipment has been retrofitted with adjustable speed drives (ASDs). The ASDs allow for better speed control, soft starting of motors, andContinue reading “PWM Drive Motor Failures due to Transient Voltages”
Measurement Characteristics of Voltage in Practice and Possibilities for Improvement of Voltage
Published by Alena OTCENASOVA, Juraj ALTUS, Petr HECKO, Marek ROCH,Slovakia, University of Zilina, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Power Electrical Systems Abstract. Worsened quality of supplied as well as demanded electricity causes in reality a large financial loss. The main quality parameters monitored today are voltage dips and interruptions. In this context there areContinue reading “Measurement Characteristics of Voltage in Practice and Possibilities for Improvement of Voltage”
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