Published by Iva PAVLOVA-MARCINIAK, Czestochowa University of Technology, Institute of Power Engineering Abstract. The paper presents the analysis of modern nuclear energy development possibilities in Poland, which is considered as an ecological energy source. As the demand for electrical energy is constantly growing the use of such energy sources in one of the ways toContinue reading “Nuclear Power Plants Application in Poland – A Way to Meet the Requirements of the Paris Agreement”
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Safety Standards for Testing Instruments
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Safety Standards for Testing Instruments, November 24, 2021. IEC standards reduce safety hazards that can occur from unpredictable circumstances when using electrical test equipment such as test instruments and meters. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is an organization that develops international safety standards for electrical equipment. TheContinue reading “Safety Standards for Testing Instruments”
A Review of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sectors Status and Prospect in Jordan
Published by Mohammad Abu Sarhan, Andrzej Bien´, Szymon Barczentewicz, Rana Hassan, AGH University of Science and Technology Abstract. In Jordan, there are many extensive challenges that the country faces against the national economy growth. This is mainly because Jordan has limited primary energy resources and imports more than 90% of natural gas and crude oilContinue reading “A Review of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sectors Status and Prospect in Jordan”
Transformer Maintenance: Planning for Failure
Published by Ahmed Sheikh, EE Power – Technical Articles: Transformer Maintenance: Planning for Failure, September 26, 2023. This article examines transformer maintenance, including simple checks involving temperature and sound that indicate potential issues, maintenance procedures for energized and de-energized dry transformers, and assessments for energized liquid-cooled transformers. Because transformers are so reliable and most of theirContinue reading “Transformer Maintenance: Planning for Failure”
Tests of Selected Distance Protection Functions of Modern Protective Relay used for HV and EHV Transmission Lines Protection
Published by Marcin JANUSZEWSKI, Ryszard KOWALIK, Karol KUREK, Emil BARTOSIEWICZ, Adam SMOLARCZYK, Désiré D. RASOLOMAMPIONONA, Warsaw University of Technology, Electrical Power Engineering Institute Abstract. This article describes the comparison of test results of distance protection functions (ANSI 21) implemented in protective relays of various manufacturers dedicated to HV and EHV lines protection. A special emphasisContinue reading “Tests of Selected Distance Protection Functions of Modern Protective Relay used for HV and EHV Transmission Lines Protection”
Start-up of Large Power Electric Motors with High Load Torque
Published by Jan ZAWILAK, Maciej GWOŹDZIEWICZ, Department of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland Abstract. This paper deals with issues relating to the start-up of AC motors with high load torque, presenting the results of measurements of current, voltage and power during the start-up of the following threeContinue reading “Start-up of Large Power Electric Motors with High Load Torque”
Power Quality Experimental Research at the Primorsky Wind Power Station
Published by Yuriy SAYENKO1, Ryszard PAWEŁEK2, Andrii MOLCHAN1, Ewa DYKA2, Pryazovskyi State Technical University (1)Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Electrical Power Engineering (2) Abstract. The article presents results of experimental studies of power quality indicators conducted at the wind farm with 52 DFIG wind turbines with a unit capacity of 3.8 MW by GeneralContinue reading “Power Quality Experimental Research at the Primorsky Wind Power Station”
Power Flow Control Algorithm in a Microgrid with Energy Storage
Published by 1.Dominika KACZOROWSKA, 2.Przemysław JANIK, 3.Łukasz JASIŃSKI, 4.Jacek REZMER, 5.Vishnu SURESH, Wroclaw University of Science and TechnologyORCID: 1. 0000-0002-2312-2903; 2. 0000-0001-5300-7845; 3. 0000-0002-7484-9424; 4. 0000-0002-2822-7595; 5. 0000-0003-2891-9206 Abstract. This paper discusses power flow control algorithm in a microgrid with battery energy storage system. Depending on the state of charge of the storage and theContinue reading “Power Flow Control Algorithm in a Microgrid with Energy Storage”
A Low Cost EMC Pre-Compliance Board for Electronic Devices and Smart Grids Networks
Published by H. X. Araujo1 , M. D. B. Melo1, I. R. S. Casella2 and C. E. Capovilla2,Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) (1), Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC)(2), Abstract. In this work, a low cost EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility pre-compliance board, based on the conducted emission technique, is proposed as an option to analyze electronicContinue reading “A Low Cost EMC Pre-Compliance Board for Electronic Devices and Smart Grids Networks”
Selection Criteria and Analysis of Wind Turbines for DHW
Published by Artur NEMŚ, Magdalena NEMŚ, Adam RUZIEWIC, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland Abstract. The article describes the method and criteria of selecting wind turbines used to heat domestic hot water (DHW). The authors describe a method of choosing turbines based on power characteristics, climatic conditions and heating demands of a building. PowerContinue reading “Selection Criteria and Analysis of Wind Turbines for DHW”
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