Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines, November 21, 2020. Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to a power system. Lightning disturbances are usually a significant issue for transmissionContinue reading “Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines”
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AC Ground Faults, the Boater, and ABYC—Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer.
Published by Blue Sea Systems Inc., website: http://www.bluesea.com There are two potential failures in a boat’s electrical system that can put people on or around the boat at risk of lethal electric shock. Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer. In a properly functioning marineContinue reading “AC Ground Faults, the Boater, and ABYC—Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer.”
A Review of Techniques for Optimal Placement and Sizing of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Published by Md. Mainul ISLAM1, Hussain SHAREEF2, Azah MOHAMED1 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (1), TNB Research Sdn. Bhd (2) Abstract. Fossil fuel depletion and greenhouse gas emission from the burning of fossil fuels motivates policymakers to find an alternative road transport system. Electric vehicles (EVs) are considered as one of the best solutions in road transportationContinue reading “A Review of Techniques for Optimal Placement and Sizing of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”
The Quality of Electric Power Supplied into the Grid by Co-Generation Units
Published by Jiri JANSA, Petr MOLDRIK, Daniel MINARIK, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava Abstract. This paper deals with the utilisation of firedamp for combined heat and electric power generation. The firedamp is gained from hard-coal mines and can be combusted in a co-generation units with gas-engine. This process involves more efficient utilisation of firedamp.Continue reading “The Quality of Electric Power Supplied into the Grid by Co-Generation Units”
Case Studies on Ground-Fault Protection of Microgrid Power Systems with Diverse Power Sources
Published by Dirk Danninger IEEE Member Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USAScott Manson Senior Member, IEEE Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USAFernando Calero IEEE Member Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USACeeman Vellaithurai Senior Member, IEEE Schweitzer EngineeringContinue reading “Case Studies on Ground-Fault Protection of Microgrid Power Systems with Diverse Power Sources”
What is Electric Motor Testing and Why is it Done
Published by Carelabs (Carelabz), Website: carelabz.com Electrical maintenance programs are designed to increase equipment promptness and uptime while decreasing capital operating cost. Electric Motor Testing is usually the first thing to be sacrificed when cutting back on operational expenses. But smart companies, understands that without proper maintenance programs, there is billions of dollars of lost revenueContinue reading “What is Electric Motor Testing and Why is it Done”
Usage of Existing Power Plants as Synchronous Condenser
Published by Alexander DEECKE, Rafael KAWECKISiemens AG, Power and Gas, Instrumentation and Electrical Abstract. Due to the continuously increasing amount of renewable energy being generated and the simultaneous reduction in rotating masses, the demand for grid-stabilizing measures is growing. To solve the problem different possibilities are known, one of them is the reuse of fossileContinue reading “Usage of Existing Power Plants as Synchronous Condenser”
Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems, May 24, 2021. There are several ways to reduce the problems of harmonics in a circuit or power distribution system. A K-rated transformer is designed to withstand the overheating problems created by harmonics. A harmonic mitigatingContinue reading “Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems”
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”
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