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Improving the Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles

Published by Peter Lutter, EE Power – Technical Articles: Improving the Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles, September 26, 2018. This article discusses the concept of universal inductive energy transmission and its possible applications and implications. With the development of a universal inductive charging system, Finepower GmbH near Munich underpins its leading position in power electronics andContinue reading “Improving the Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles”

Review on Techniques of Optimal Placement and Sizing of DG in Distribution Systems

Published by Veeraraghavulu vemula1, R. Vanitha, sathyabama2, institute of science and technology , India. ORCID: 1. 0000-0001-5872-8537 2. 0000-0003-2195-7242 Abstract: Distributed generation (DG)is a term describing the generation of the electricity use on other side rather than transmitting energy over the electric grid. By using this (Distribution generation) DG in power system plays a majorContinue reading “Review on Techniques of Optimal Placement and Sizing of DG in Distribution Systems”

Protection Transformer and Transmission Line in Power System Based on MATLAB Simulink

Published by Mohammed A. IBRAHIM1, Bashar M. SALIH2, Mahmoud N. Abd3,Power Technical Engineering Department, Northern Technical University (1,2)Ninavah Electricity Distribution, Directorate General Directorate of North Distribution Electricity, Ministry of Electricity, Iraq (3)ORCID. 1. /0000-0003-3182-2771, 2. 0000-0002-2437-0765, 3. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8018-0093 Abstract. The main objective of this research work is to build a simulation model of a powerContinue reading “Protection Transformer and Transmission Line in Power System Based on MATLAB Simulink”

Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration

Published by Simon Mugo, EE Power – Technical Articles: Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration, November 04, 2022. This article will guide engineers and technicians through procedures, precautions, and the importance of carrying out electrical energy meter calibration. All electrical and electronic measuring equipment is prone to errors caused by external or internal factors. The errors can be removedContinue reading “Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration”

Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Employing DC Fast Charging System in Microgrid

Published by Payal jangilwar1, Prof. Balram Yadav2, 1M-tech scholar, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Scope College of Engineering, Bhopal, 2HOD, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Scope College of Engineering, Bhopal. Abstract – Electric Vehicles plays an important role in energy storage management in microgrid. This mechanism is managed by grid to vehicle technologyContinue reading “Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Employing DC Fast Charging System in Microgrid”

Specifics of Hydropower Plant Management in Isolated Power Systems

Published by Sherkhon SULTONOV1 , Murodbek SAFARALIEV2 , Sergey KOKIN2 , Stepan DMITRIEV2 , Inga ZICMANE3 , Shokhin DZHURAEV1,4 Tajik Technical University, Tajikistan(1), Ural Federal University (2), Riga Technical University, Latvia (3), Branch of the National Research University ‘Moscow Power Engineering Institute’ in Dushanbe City (4)ORCID: 1. 0000-0003-2322-5272; 2. 0000-0003-3433-9742; 3. 0000-0001-7493-172X; 4. 0000-0001-8781-2383; 5.Continue reading “Specifics of Hydropower Plant Management in Isolated Power Systems”

Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages

Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages, October 09, 2020. Learn about Earth potential gradients and shock situations in substations. The conduction of high currents to ground in substations due to atmospheric disturbances or equipment failures generates potential gradients on Earth’s surface that are a threatContinue reading “Substation Grounding Basics: Step, Touch, and Transferred Voltages”

Harmonic Estimation on a Transmission System with Large-Scale Renewable Energy Sources

Published by Saheed Lekan GBADAMOSI1, Nnamdi NWULU1, O.M. BABATUNDE2,Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (1), University of Lagos, Nigeria (2) Abstract. This paper presents a modelling and simulation approach using the Electrical Transient Analyzer Program software to evaluate the magnitude and effects of harmonics from varying RES into theContinue reading “Harmonic Estimation on a Transmission System with Large-Scale Renewable Energy Sources”

Reactive Power Compensation in a 6 kV Power Grid Supplying a 12-pulse Thyristor Hoisting Machine

Published by Marian HYLA, Silesian University of Technology, Department of Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and Robotics. ORCID: 0000-0001-6466-7398 Abstract. The paper presents the problems of the influence of a high power thyristor hoisting machine on the mine’s power supply grid. The results of the real object measurements when the machine is powered from a 12-pulseContinue reading “Reactive Power Compensation in a 6 kV Power Grid Supplying a 12-pulse Thyristor Hoisting Machine”

6 Techniques for Controlling Harmonic Distortion

Published by Simon Mugo, EE Power – Technical Articles: 6 Techniques for Controlling Harmonic Distortion, May 15, 2023. Harmonics–currents or voltages at a multiple of the power systems’ fundamental frequencies– originate from non-linear loads in power systems. This article will introduce six techniques necessary to reduce harmonic distortion. The earliest method of controlling problems associated withContinue reading “6 Techniques for Controlling Harmonic Distortion”