Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions, October 20, 2021. Learn about the important electric motor parameters, such as voltage rating, acceleration time, overcycling, and insulation resistance, that should be taken into account to avoid electric motor malfunctions. Electric motors are designed and sized to operate in HVAC systems forContinue reading “Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions”
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Monitoring of Electric Arc Furnace Supply Voltage Frequency using Phasor Analysis
Published by Szymon BARCZENTEWICZ, Krzysztof DUDA, Andrzej BIEŃ, AGH University of Science and Technology Abstract. This paper presents the results of measurement experiment conducted in the operating steel plant. Frequency analysis of measured signals revealed an interesting phenomenon, as it happened that after switching off the electric arc furnace, the frequency of the supplying voltageContinue reading “Monitoring of Electric Arc Furnace Supply Voltage Frequency using Phasor Analysis”
Highest Voltage Sag and Swell Compensation using Single Phase Matrix Converter with Four Controlled Switches
Published by S. Abdul Rahman1, Shumye Birhan Mule2, Estifanos Dagnew Mitiku3, Gebrie Teshome Aduye4, C. Gopinath5, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Institute of Technology, University of Gondar, Ethiopia (1, 2, 3, 4) Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, India (5) Abstract: The aim of this paper is toContinue reading “Highest Voltage Sag and Swell Compensation using Single Phase Matrix Converter with Four Controlled Switches”
The Architecture of Battery Energy Storage Systems
Published by Pietro Tumino, EE Power – Technical Articles: The Architecture of Battery Energy Storage Systems, September 23, 2020. Learn about the architecture and common battery types of battery energy storage systems. Before discussing battery energy storage system (BESS) architecture and battery types, we must first focus on the most common terminology used in this field.Continue reading “The Architecture of Battery Energy Storage Systems”
Real-Time Monitoring of High Voltage Insulators in the Tropical Climate
Published by Tambi TAMBI1,2, Salama MANJANG1, Syafaruddin SYAFARUDDIN1, Ikhlas KITTA1, Hasanuddin University (1), Halu Oleo University (2) Abstract. The article presents a method of monitoring the performance of real-time high voltage insulators on the effects of natural aging from the influence of tropical climate phenomena based on leakage currents. The monitoring system used Remote-Control UnitContinue reading “Real-Time Monitoring of High Voltage Insulators in the Tropical Climate”
Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits, October 15, 2021. The two major parts of a motor circuit are the motor power circuit and the motor control circuit. Learn some basic troubleshooting tips for these kinds of motor circuits. A motor power circuit is the section of an electricalContinue reading “Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits”
Modelling Microgrid as the Basis for Creating a Smart Grid Model
Published by Michal IVANČÁK, Michal KOLCUN, Zsolt ČONKA, Dušan MEDVED, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia Abstract. Intelligent networks are a broad topic these days, so new possibilities need to be explored in this area. This article describes network modelling through software that replaces mathematical computation, facilitates and speeds up this process. The model draws dataContinue reading “Modelling Microgrid as the Basis for Creating a Smart Grid Model”
Nuclear Power Plants Application in Poland – A Way to Meet the Requirements of the Paris Agreement
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”
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”
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