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”
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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”
Frequency Control in a Power System
Published by Pietro Tumino, EE Power – Technical Articles: Frequency Control in a Power System, October 15, 2020. Learn about the primary, secondary and tertiary frequency control in a power system. An electric power system is characterized by two main important parameters: voltage and frequency. In order to keep the expected operating conditions and supply energyContinue reading “Frequency Control in a Power System”
Does Smart Grid need new Informatics Tools?
Published by Jerzy Stanisław ZIELIŃSKI, Uniwersytet Łódzki, Kat. Informatyki Abstract: The paper begins with a short presentation of Smart Grid (SG) being the starting element of a chain of developing the idea of “smartness” not only in power but also in all industry branches implying growth of data generation (Big Data problem). Parallel to theContinue reading “Does Smart Grid need new Informatics Tools?”
Management System for Electric Vehicle Battery Pack
Published by Andrzej ŁEBKOWSKI, Gdynia Maritime University, Department of Ship Automation Abstract. Electric vehicles (EVs) emerged as a next step in the evolution of transport technology. The article describes structure of system used for optimal management and monitoring of electric vehicle parameters, especially in regions of low possible ambient temperature. System can be used inContinue reading “Management System for Electric Vehicle Battery Pack”
Various and Sundry PQ Ruminations
Published by Bill William Howe, Sr. Program Manager, Power Quality, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA. Email: BHowe@epri.com Presented at 21st Annual PQSynergyTM International Conference & Exhibition, Sept 18th – 19th 2023. Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok, Thailand. Website: pqsynergy.com Author: Bill Howe, Sr. Program Manager, Power Quality, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA. Email: BHowe@epri.com Bill Howe is the Program Manager for PowerContinue reading “Various and Sundry PQ Ruminations”
An Introduction To Flow Batteries
Published by Kevin Clemens, EE Power – Technical Articles: An Introduction To Flow Batteries, February 06, 2023. Lithium-ion batteries get all the headlines, but flow batteries are a viable option, particularly for large-scale grid storage. Lithium-ion batteries have become the energy storage device of choice for cell phones, laptop computers, personal handheld devices, and electric vehiclesContinue reading “An Introduction To Flow Batteries”
A Home Energy Management Algorithm in Demand Response Events for Household Peak Load Reduction
Published by Maytham S. AHMED1,2 Azah MOHAMED1 , Raad Z. HOMOD3 , and Hussain SHAREEF4, Dept. of Electrical, Electronic & System Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (1)General Directorate of Electrical Energy Production- Basrah, Ministry of electricity, Iraq (2)Dept. of Oil and Gas Engineering, Basrah University for Oil and Gas, 61004Continue reading “A Home Energy Management Algorithm in Demand Response Events for Household Peak Load Reduction”
Monitoring the Impact of Prosumer Micro Installations on the Electrical Parameters of Low-Voltage Network Systems
Published by Paweł PIJARSKI, Sylwester ADAMEK, Robert JĘDRYCHOWSKI, Klara SEREJA, Lublin University of Technology, Department of Electrical Networks and Security Abstract. An increasing number of connected prosumer installations, mainly photovoltaic ones, can cause problems with the operation of lowvoltage networks such as voltage fluctuations. These problems can be solved by an adequate control of theContinue reading “Monitoring the Impact of Prosumer Micro Installations on the Electrical Parameters of Low-Voltage Network Systems”
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