Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Harmonic Evaluation at an Industrial Facility, Document ID: PQS0502, Date: March 31, 2005. Abstract: A harmonic evaluation was performed at the plastic film manufacturer’s facility. The goals of the evaluation were to develop a solution to mitigate the harmonic voltage distortion caused by the ac and dc adjustableContinue reading “Harmonic Evaluation at an Industrial Facility”
Yearly Archives: 2022
Enhancing of a DC Air-Conditioning System Based on Solar Power Generation
Published by Marwa Ben SLIMENE2,3, Mohamed Arbi KHLIFI1,3, Faculty Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah KSA (1), College of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Haʼil, Haʼil, (2), SIME Laboratory, ENSIT, University of Tunis, (3) Abstract. Photovoltaics powered DC air conditioners have a lot of potential for energy-efficient cooling while also being very cost-effective. They haveContinue reading “Enhancing of a DC Air-Conditioning System Based on Solar Power Generation”
Use of the Renewable and Waste Energy Sources in Heat Storage Systems Combined with ORC Power Plants
Published by Piotr KOLASIŃSKI, Politechnika Wrocławska, Instytut Techniki Cieplnej i Mechaniki Płynów, Zakład Termodynamik Abstract. ORC systems are mainly powered from waste and renewable energy sources. In many cases this type of energy sources are specified by the dynamic capacity and thermal characteristics. Such situation has negative influence on ORC power plant working conditions. InContinue reading “Use of the Renewable and Waste Energy Sources in Heat Storage Systems Combined with ORC Power Plants”
Harmonic Resonance Evaluation for Feeder and Substation Capacitor Banks
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Harmonic Resonance Evaluation for Feeder and Substation Capacitor Banks, Document ID: PQS0706, Date: July 27, 2007. Abstract: A utility operates feeder and substation capacitor banks on a 25.56kV distribution feeder. The utility uses frequency scan simulations to determine the effect of distribution feeder and substation capacitor banks onContinue reading “Harmonic Resonance Evaluation for Feeder and Substation Capacitor Banks”
Study on a New Method for Overvoltage Measurement using CVT
Published by Si WENRONG, Jin HENG, Huang HUA, Fu CHENZHAO, East China Electric Power Test & Research Institute Company Limited, Shanghai, China Abstract. This paper introduces a new method for overvoltage measurements in 500kV power system using capacitor voltage transformer (CVT). It is realized with a voltage sensor installed within CVT as the low-voltage capacitorContinue reading “Study on a New Method for Overvoltage Measurement using CVT”
Effect of Distribution Feeder Loading on Harmonic Resonance
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Effect of Distribution Feeder Loading on Harmonic Resonance, Document ID: PQS0703, Date: July 26, 2007. Abstract: A utility operates 1200 kVAr and 600 kVAr capacitor banks on a 25.56kV distribution feeder. The utility uses frequency scan simulations to determine the effect of the capacitor banks and seasonal loadContinue reading “Effect of Distribution Feeder Loading on Harmonic Resonance”
Power Network Parameters Standards with Implements IEEE-1459 Power Definitions
Published by Andrzej OLENCKI1, Daniel BELICA2, Jarosław MARKIEWICZ3, Piotr MRÓZ4 ,Calmet Spółka z o.o. Zielona Góra (1,2,3), Uniwersytet Zielonogórski (4) Abstract. The development of Polish portable standards of power network parameters and their concepts are presented, taking into account the requirements of the IEEE-1459 standard in the scope of the separation of the fundamental frequencyContinue reading “Power Network Parameters Standards with Implements IEEE-1459 Power Definitions”
Selected Methods for Improving Power Reliability
Published by Krzysztof PRZYSTUPA1, Lublin University of Technology (1) Abstract. The article discusses the problem of the widespread use of devices that require increased quality electric power supply. An example of a practical division of electricity receipts into several categories is shown. Methods of increasing the reliability of power supply are described and the mostContinue reading “Selected Methods for Improving Power Reliability”
Temperature, Overcharge and Short-Circuit Studies of Batteries used in Electric Vehicles
Published by Andrzej ŁEBKOWSKI, Gdynia Maritime University, Department of Ship Automation Abstract. The paper presents the results of temperature and short-circuit research of battery types most commonly used in electric vehicles. Basing on performed tests, the plots of changing internal resistance of lead-acid and lithium batteries are shown. On the basis of conducted short-circuit experimentsContinue reading “Temperature, Overcharge and Short-Circuit Studies of Batteries used in Electric Vehicles”
Development of Electric Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Published by Bartłomiej TWOREK, Politechnika Śląska, Instytut Elektrotechniki i Informatyki, Zakład Maszyn Elektrycznych i Inżynierii Elektrycznej w Transporcie Abstract. This article presents improvement concepts of automotive electrical systems. 12-volt electrical systems are heavy and not effective for hybrid and electric vehicles. Author of this article performed study of energy consumption to analyze this problem. ForContinue reading “Development of Electric Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles”
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