Published by Ikhlas KITTA, Salama MANJANG, Ida RACHMANIAR, Faris MARICARElectrical Engineering Department, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia Abstract. Electricity losses are very dependent on electric current and loss of the corona phenomenon. It is very clear that losses depend on network parameters, load behaviors and climatic factors. South Sulawesi is a tropical climate. This sector must beContinue reading “Tropical Climate Effects on Corona Power Losses on 275 kV Transmission Lines in the South Sulawesi System”
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Solving Electric Vehicle Development Challenges
Published by Mark Patrick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Solving Electric Vehicle Development Challenges, July 14, 2022. A potentially viable approach to solving the development challenges associated with electric vehicles to save both weight and cost. The growth in EV adoption is a clear and obvious trend, confirmed in several recent industry reports. While the pandemicContinue reading “Solving Electric Vehicle Development Challenges”
Are You Compliant with the IEEE 519-2022 Edition?
Published by Elspec LTD, website: elspec-ltd.com The IEEE 519 standard defines the voltage and current harmonics distortion criteria for electrical systems design. The IEEE 519-2022 edition replaces the 2014 edition from December 2022. The IEEE 519-2022 edition includes two important changes: • Installations with mixed loads and Inverter Based Resources/Distributed Energy Resources• Even current harmonicsContinue reading “Are You Compliant with the IEEE 519-2022 Edition?”
Understanding the IEEE 519–2014 Standard for Harmonics
Published by Elspec LTD, website: elspec-ltd.com The IEEE 519-2014 standard defines the voltage and current harmonics distortion criteria for the design of electrical systems. The existed voltage and current waveforms in every part of the system are explained in this standard, and the waveform distortion goals for the system designer are established. The standard isContinue reading “Understanding the IEEE 519–2014 Standard for Harmonics”
Assessment of the Impact of the Micro Wind Turbine on the Power Quality in the Distribution Network
Published by Marek GAŁA, Andrzej JĄDERKO, Politechnika Częstochowska, Wydział Elektryczny Abstract. The article presents the principles of measurements and assessment of power quality characteristics, with the power supplied by the micro wind turbine connected to the distribution network. It describes the basic technical parameters of the vertical axis micro wind turbine 10 kW and theContinue reading “Assessment of the Impact of the Micro Wind Turbine on the Power Quality in the Distribution Network”
HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 3
Published by Richard P. Bingham Abstract. Understanding what is important to know about harmonics can be challenging for those without extensive electrical engineering backgrounds. This is third and final part of a three part series. This part will provide details on what causes harmonic problems and suggested solutions. What they look like One recent surveyContinue reading “HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 3”
HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 2
Published by Richard P. Bingham Abstract. Understanding what is important to know about harmonics can be challenging for those without extensive electrical engineering backgrounds. In this two part series, this second article will help to clarify why you need to be concerned about them, how and where to find them, and when they are aContinue reading “HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 2”
HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 1
Published by Richard P. Bingham Abstract. Understanding what is important to know about harmonics can be challenging for those without extensive electrical engineering backgrounds. In this three part series, this first article will review what a harmonic is, the second will help to clarify what those important facts are, and the third will provide detailsContinue reading “HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 1”
Comparison of PV Plant Energy Generation Prediction Tools with Measured Data
Published by Igor PETROVIĆ1, Zdenko ŠIMIĆ2, Mario VRAŽIĆ2,Technical College in Bjelovar (1), University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (2) Abstract. The object of this research is to compare three of the most popular conventional analytical models used for estimation of electrical energy production of photovoltaic panels. From this analysis a single modelContinue reading “Comparison of PV Plant Energy Generation Prediction Tools with Measured Data”
6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers
Published by Rakesh Kumar, EE Power – Technical Articles: 6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers, February 09, 2023. DC fast chargers pose significant challenges to a power grid. Know the six challenges while designing a DC fast charger to overcome the various power quality challenges. The design of a DC fast charger is basedContinue reading “6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers”
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