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The Difference Between Class A & Class S

Published by GMC-Instruments Power Quality: What Does Class A Mean? Power quality monitoring doesn’t often become an issue until incidents such as system malfunctions, equipment failures, process interruptions, data loss, IT disruptions or even power failure have occurred. As a rule, incidents of this sort are very time-consuming because they cause can’t always pinpointed rightContinue reading “The Difference Between Class A & Class S”

PV to PEV Power Transfer for Standalone Solar Power System

Published by Burak AKIN, Yıldız Technical University Abstract. In this paper, efficient PV to PEV’s li–ion battery power transfer is investigated. Dual-interleaved boost topology is applied to the PV to PEV direct power transfer system as DC-DC converter. Proposed dual interleaved boost topology is reached 97 % total efficiency with inversely coupled input boost inductances.Continue reading “PV to PEV Power Transfer for Standalone Solar Power System”

Electric Vehicle Fire Extinguishing System

Published by Andrzej ŁEBKOWSKI, Gdynia Maritime University, Department of Ship Automation Abstract. The paper presents the construction and properties of an electric vehicle fire extinguishing system. Parameters of several electric vehicles are presented, focusing on used traction battery types and system voltages. Various dangers that are possibly present during operation of an electric vehicle areContinue reading “Electric Vehicle Fire Extinguishing System”

Electric Vehicles in Mining for the Aspect of Operational Safety

Published by Wiktoria GRYCAN, Wroclaw University of Science and TechnologyORCID: 0000-0001-8121-7612 Abstract. Battery electric vehicles are becoming an opportunity for sustainable development in mining. There are several advantages of electric vehicles in mining, primarily related to improving the safety of miners’ working conditions. It is significant for mining workers that electric vehicles are not aContinue reading “Electric Vehicles in Mining for the Aspect of Operational Safety”

Solar Energy Batteries – A Critical Review

Published by Samhar Saeed Shukir, Electrical Department, Technical Institute- Kut, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq. Corresponding Author: samharalwandi@gmail.com ABSTRACT Solar power has numerous benefits, it is a clean and renewable energy resource that can help us to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuel use and mitigate climate change. However, solar energy production is limited toContinue reading “Solar Energy Batteries – A Critical Review”

Concrete Facility Harmonic Evaluation ASD Drive Trips and Transformer Fires

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Concrete Facility Harmonic Evaluation ASD Drive Trips and Transformer Fires, Document ID: PQS0503, Date: March 31, 2005. Abstract: A Kiln ID fan drive (12 pulse rectifier) powers a 3000 HP medium voltage (4kV) motor. The associated harmonic filter periodically becomes overloaded and trips the corresponding 4kV breaker. TheContinue reading “Concrete Facility Harmonic Evaluation ASD Drive Trips and Transformer Fires”

Active Consumers in Smart Grid Systems – Applications of the Building Automation Technologies

Published by Marian NOGA1, Andrzej OŻADOWICZ1, Jakub GRELA1, Grzegorz HAYDUK1, AGH Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza, Wydział Elektrotechniki, Automatyki, Informatyki i Inżynierii Biomedycznej (1) Abstract. The Building Automation Systems (BAS) fulfil an increasingly important role in buildings, especially commercial and public buildings. They are an essential element of the building management systems (BMS) organization, integrating all building infrastructureContinue reading “Active Consumers in Smart Grid Systems – Applications of the Building Automation Technologies”

Measurement of Power Characteristics in Public Lighting Networks

Published by Peter JANIGA, Dionýz GAŠPAROVSKÝ, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava Abstract. The aim of this paper is to share the results of measurements in public lighting networks of current status in terms of electrical characteristics. Based on the measurements it is possible to create an image of the actual power proportions in publicContinue reading “Measurement of Power Characteristics in Public Lighting Networks”

A Literature Survey on the Applications of Internet of Things

Published by B. Mary Havilah Haque1, 2. D. Jackuline Moni2, 3. D. Gracia31,2Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India3Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, IndiaORCID. 1. 0000-0002-9077-7395, 2. 0000-0001-7314-023X, 3. 0002-4550-1445 Abstract. Internet of Things can ensure easy and comfortable life of the human. This present era is mostly digitized and appliances canContinue reading “A Literature Survey on the Applications of Internet of Things”