Published by Jonny CARLSSON – Unipower AB, David HOLMBERG – AB Vattenfall, Jan ÖSTLUND – ABB AB Abstract A method of real-time calibrating the voltage signal from the Capacitive Tap on an ABB Current Transformer using Unipowers ‘UP-2210R/ABB Capacitive tap Module’ has produced accurate results of unbalance, harmonics and transients with no limitation in bandwidth.Continue reading “New Technology for PQ Measurements using Auto-Calibration on Capacitive Tap on Inductive Current Transformer”
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An Overview of Harmonics in Electrical Systems
Published by Wesco | Anixter, Wesco International. What are harmonics? In an electric power system, a harmonic is a voltage or current at a multiple of the fundamental frequency of the system. Harmonics can best be described as the shape or characteristics of a voltage or current waveform relative to its fundamental frequency. When waveforms deviate from a sinewaveContinue reading “An Overview of Harmonics in Electrical Systems”
Power Quality Improvement in Distributed Generation System under varying Load Conditions using PWM and Hysteresis Controller
Published Vijayshree G1, Sumathi S2, RNSIT, Bangalore,Karnataka,India(1). RNSIT, Bangalore,Karnataka, India(2) Abstract – This paper proposes a power system network modeled using a microgrid, integrated with wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) resources, along with the battery energy storage system (BESS) connected to the three-phase grid feeding the linear and nonlinear load. The simulation is carried outContinue reading “Power Quality Improvement in Distributed Generation System under varying Load Conditions using PWM and Hysteresis Controller”
Upstream Frequency Disturbance
Published by Unipower AB, Metallgatan 4C, 44132 Alingsås, Sweden. Email: info@unipower.se We have received questions about disturbances in the grid. Do we have any examples? Here is an interesting example showing how disturbances spread through the network. A major frequency disturbance occured in Scandinavia on December 1, 2005. In this comparison we have compared measuring dataContinue reading “Upstream Frequency Disturbance”
Evaluating Direction of Harmonics – Power Harmonics
Published by Unipower AB, Metallgatan 4C, 44132 Alingsås, Sweden. Email: info@unipower.se One important issue is how to trace the source of harmonics. The example below shows harmonic filters connected until 11.00 and there is no voltage distortion as expected. After 11.00 the filters were disconnected due to a fault and voltage harmonics can be seen.Continue reading “Evaluating Direction of Harmonics – Power Harmonics”
Impact of Ambient Temperature on the Failure Intensity of Overhead MV Power Lines
Published by Andrzej Ł. Chojnacki, Kielce University of Technology, Department of Power EngineeringORCID: 0000-0002-9227-7538 Abstract. The article presents the influence of weather conditions, represented by the ambient temperature, for the intensity of the failure of MV overhead power lines. It presents the mechanisms of damaging the equipment by the high and low temperatures. It showsContinue reading “Impact of Ambient Temperature on the Failure Intensity of Overhead MV Power Lines”
Active and Reactive Power Control in a Three-Phase Photovoltaic Inverter
Published by 1.Adnan Majeed Abed1, 2. Afaneen Anwer Alkhazraji2, 3. Shatha S. Abdulla3, University of Technology, Iraq, Baghdad (1), University of Technology, Iraq, Baghdad (2), University of Technology, Iraq, Baghdad (3) ORCID: 1.0000-0002-6558-9552; 2.0000-0003-3995-8307;3. 0000-0001-5493-2485 Abstract. In most nations, grid-connected buildings with solar systems are expanding. Several sites in the system network have high PVContinue reading “Active and Reactive Power Control in a Three-Phase Photovoltaic Inverter”
Comparison of Thresholding Algorithms for Automatic Overhead Line Detection Procedure
Published by Paweł KOWALSKI, Robert SMYK, Gda ´nsk University of Technology Abstract. The article presents an overview of the thresholding algorithms. It compares the algorithms proposed by Pun, Kittler, Niblack, Huang, Rosenfeld, Remesh, Lloyd, Riddler, Otsu, Yanni, Kapur and Jawahar. Additionally, it was tested how the tuning of the Pun, Jawahar and Niblack methods affectsContinue reading “Comparison of Thresholding Algorithms for Automatic Overhead Line Detection Procedure”
Application of the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for Tower Cranes
Published by Łukasz KNYPIŃSKI1,2, Jacek KRUPIŃSKI2, Poznan University of Technology(1), Krupinski Cranes Sp. z o.o.(2) Abstract. The paper presents the results of experimental research concerning the application of the permanent magnet synchronous motors for tower cranes. The modern permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) are characterized by better operating parameters in relation to squirrel cage inductionContinue reading “Application of the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for Tower Cranes”
Small Hydropower Plant with Variable Speed PM Generator
Published by Witold MAZGAJ, Zbigniew SZULAR, Tomasz WĘGIEL, Tadeusz SOBCZYK, Politechnika Krakowska, Instytut Elektromechanicznych Przemian Energii Abstract. This paper presents a new concept of a Small Hydropower Plant (SHP) which is based on a permanent magnet generator (PM generator) with a propeller turbine integrated with the generator rotor. The PM generator can work at aContinue reading “Small Hydropower Plant with Variable Speed PM Generator”
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