Yearly Archives: 2023

Chargers for Electric Cars with V2G (Vehicle to Grid) Technology – Connection Principles for the Distribution Network

Published by Joanna BARANIAK, Jacek STARZYŃSKI Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Theory of Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Information Systems Abstract. Electric vehicles will be an integral part of the smart grid in the future. The chargers that come with the V2G (vehicle to grid) service provide bidirectional electrical energy flow between the cars andContinue reading “Chargers for Electric Cars with V2G (Vehicle to Grid) Technology – Connection Principles for the Distribution Network”

Surge Protection Technical Supplements

Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Surge protection technical supplements Lightning protection standards The IEC 62305 standard parts 1 to 4 (NF EN 62305 parts 1 to 4) reorganizes and updates the standard publications IEC 61024 (series), IEC 61312 (series) and IEC 61663 (series) on lightning protection systems. Part 1 – General principles ThisContinue reading “Surge Protection Technical Supplements”

The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power

Published by Andreas Berthou, EE Power – Technical Articles: The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power, October 19, 2020 This article highlights ABB as HVDC has emerged as a viable complement to AC power transmission, with the ability to connect asynchronous AC grids and allow power transmission across long distances with minimal losses. For theContinue reading “The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power”

Electric Power System of Tu-154M Passenger Aircraft

Published by Jacek F. GIERAS, University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz Abstract. The paper discusses the electric power system of the Tu-154M aircraft. After brief introduction to aircraft power systems, the results of reverse design and analysis of the GT40PCh6 wound-field synchronous generator including short circuit have been presented. Electric power distribution and assignmentContinue reading “Electric Power System of Tu-154M Passenger Aircraft”

Flywheel Energy Storage System Basics

Published by John Jeter, VYCON, EE Power – Industry Articles: Flywheel Energy Storage System Basics, September 23, 2021 Today, flywheel energy storage systems are used for ride-through energy for a variety of demanding applications surpassing chemical batteries. Flywheels are among the oldest machines known to man, using momentum and rotation to store energy, deployed asContinue reading “Flywheel Energy Storage System Basics”

Grounding of Wind Power Systems and Wind Power Generators

Published by Sergio Panetta, International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Magazine, Evolving Technologies – Grounding of Wind Power Systems and Wind Power Generators, May 16, 2010 Power continuity is essential in wind power projects where a tripped overcurrent device due to ground fault can have serious economic or operational consequences. An arcing phase-to-ground fault canContinue reading “Grounding of Wind Power Systems and Wind Power Generators”

Surge Protection Application Examples

Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Surge protection Application examples SPD application example in Supermarket Solutions and schematic diagram • The surge arrester selection guide has made it possible to determine the precise value of the surge arrester at the incoming end of the installation and that of the associated disconnection circuitContinue reading “Surge Protection Application Examples”

Grounding and Bonding — New Questions and Answers

Published by Ark Tsisserev, International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Magazine, Canadian Perspectives – Grounding and Bonding — New Questions and Answers, July 1, 2021 Although Section 10 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code), which applies to grounding and bonding, has been re-written in the 2018 edition of the Code, I keep receivingContinue reading “Grounding and Bonding — New Questions and Answers”

The Influence of Selected Biomedical Research Equipment in the Aspect of Higher Harmonics Generating

Published by Anna KOZIOROWSKA1,2, Dariusz SOBCZYŃSKI3, Wiesława MALSKA3 Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Wydział Matematyczno – Przyrodniczy, Instytut Techniki (1)Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Centrum Biotechnologii Stosowanej i Nauk Podstawowych (2)Politechnika Rzeszowska, Wydział Elektrotechniki i Informatyki, Katedra Energoelektroniki i Elektroenergetyki (3) Abstract: Specialized biomedical laboratory equipment, very often use power converters, which are a source of higher harmonics. These devices dependingContinue reading “The Influence of Selected Biomedical Research Equipment in the Aspect of Higher Harmonics Generating”