Published by Wojciech BĄCHOREK1, Mariusz BENESZ1, AGH University of Science and Technology (1) Abstract. This paper presents the influence of distributed generation DG and reclosers placement on the reliability of distribution network. The brute force method and evolutionary algorithm were used to solve the optimization task. The placement of the switches was determined independently usingContinue reading “Influence of Distributed Generation on Sectionalizing Switches Placement in MV Distribution Networks”
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Power System Grounding: Understanding Lightning Strikes
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Power System Grounding: Understanding Lightning Strikes, November 13, 2020. Learn about the fundamentals of lightning strikes and the risk they pose for electric power systems and operator safety. Lightning is an electrical discharge of the accumulation of electrostatic electricity from cloud to cloud, within a cloud, orContinue reading “Power System Grounding: Understanding Lightning Strikes”
Methods for Determining Power Losses in Cable Lines with Non-Linear Load
Published by Łukasz TOPOLSKI, Jurij WARECKI, Zbigniew HANZELKA, AGH University of Science and Technology Abstract. Harmonic currents in power cables cause additional power losses associated with phenomena that increase the temperature of the cable insulation and make its service life shorter. For these reasons, it is important to choose methods for determining active power losses,Continue reading “Methods for Determining Power Losses in Cable Lines with Non-Linear Load”
AC Equipment Grounding: How Dangerous are Electric Shocks?
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: AC Equipment Grounding: How Dangerous are Electric Shocks?, July 31, 2020. This article looks at the effects of AC electric current on the human body. An electric current passing through the human body can cause death. On many occasions, the cause of death is in the heart,Continue reading “AC Equipment Grounding: How Dangerous are Electric Shocks?”
The Influence of Power Supply Network Inductance on the HTS Transformer Inrush Current
Published by Grzegorz KOMARZYNIEC1, The Lublin University of Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering and Electrotechnologies (1) Abstract. The HTS transformer inrush current may lead to thermal damage its windings made of HTS 2G tapes. The parameters affecting the value and duration of the inrush current are: the impedance of the transformer windings and the impedanceContinue reading “The Influence of Power Supply Network Inductance on the HTS Transformer Inrush Current”
Improved Control Strategy of Wind Energy Conversion System with PMSG during Low Voltage Sags
Published by Piotr GAJEWSKI, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Abstract. The paper presents the improved control strategy for Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) during voltage sags. The considered back-to-back converter system includes: Ma-chine Side Converter (MSC) and Grid Side Converter (GSC) with control circuits. To the windContinue reading “Improved Control Strategy of Wind Energy Conversion System with PMSG during Low Voltage Sags”
What are Overcurrent Protection Devices?
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: What are Overcurrent Protection Devices?, February 10, 2021. Learn about the basics of overcurrent, how it occurs, and ways to protect against and prevent it in power circuits. To have a properly operating circuit, current flow should be confined to a safe level. This safe level ofContinue reading “What are Overcurrent Protection Devices?”
Difference Between Grounding and Earthing
Published by Henry, theengineeringknowledge.com, May 20, 2020 The basic difference between grounding and earthing is that in grounding the conductor through which the current is flowing is connected with the ground while in earthing the conductor through which the current is not flowing is attached with the ground. In this post, we will have aContinue reading “Difference Between Grounding and Earthing”
Harmonics in Electrical Power Systems and how to remove them by using filters in ETAP
Published by Zia Hameed1, Muhammad Rafay Khan Sial2, Adnan Yousaf3, Muhammad Usman Hashmi,Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Superior University, 17-km off Raiwind Road Lahore PakistanEmails: zia.hameed@superior.edu.pk, rafay.khan@superior.edu.pk, adnan.yousaf@superior.edu.pk Abstract—Power System Harmonics is a real point of concern for Electrical Engineers. In power systems, non-linear loads are permanently connected, unlike transients and other distortions are produced.Continue reading “Harmonics in Electrical Power Systems and how to remove them by using filters in ETAP”
Example of Inrush Current Elimination After Connection of High Input DC Voltage
Published by Jakub KELLNER1, Michal PRAZENICA2, Department of Mechatroncs and Electronics, Faculty of Electrical and Information Technology, University of Zilina, Slovakia Abstract. This article deals with the problem of elimination inrush currents. The document proposes an active method for limiting the inrush currents during circuit switching when high inrush currents occur. The proposed system limitsContinue reading “Example of Inrush Current Elimination After Connection of High Input DC Voltage”
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