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Diagram of Daily Consumption of Electricity, Houses Appliances, Distribution them into Categories by Importance of Electricity Supply

Published by Petr ZÁVADA1, Karel SOKANSKÝ1, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (1) Abstract. Today, the development of power generation from renewable sources is an effort to maximize the share of total energy consumption. Big source of energy in solar and wind power plants are mostly connected to the distribution network and supply the energyContinue reading “Diagram of Daily Consumption of Electricity, Houses Appliances, Distribution them into Categories by Importance of Electricity Supply”

General Requirements for a Smart Grid Architecture – Remarks on Standards for Implementation

Published by Anna PAMUŁA, University of Lodz Abstract. The paper presents importance of standardization and potential standards relevant for Smart Grid implementation mainly focused on ICT standards. Short overview of current work performed by different bodies round the world is presented. The paper presents some recommendation based on the SEESGEN-ICT EU project and reports preparedContinue reading “General Requirements for a Smart Grid Architecture – Remarks on Standards for Implementation”

Lightning Transient Overvoltage Evaluation

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Lightning Transient Overvoltage Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1205, Date: January 26, 2012. Abstract: This case study presents a wind plant substation lightning transient overvoltage evaluation. A high-frequency transient model was created to simulate the lightning transients and resulting overvoltages and arrester energy duties. A high-frequency model was required toContinue reading “Lightning Transient Overvoltage Evaluation”

The Trouble With Capacitors Part 2

Published by R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant, Jan 1, 2004 Here’s how to reduce the effect of capacitor switching on your power system Last month’s article discussed exactly what happens when electric utilities switch shunt capacitors: power system components are exposed to transient voltages and currents produced by energizing and de-energizing these devices. Those transientsContinue reading “The Trouble With Capacitors Part 2”

The Trouble With Capacitors Part 1

Published by R. Fehr, P.E., Engineering Consultant, Dec 1, 2003 Although shunt capacitors offer several advantages at all voltage levels, those advantages come at a price. Not only must you purchase, install, and maintain capacitor equipment, you must be able to switch it in and out of service to get the most from the system.Continue reading “The Trouble With Capacitors Part 1”

Voltage Magnification and Nuisance Tripping during Capacitor Bank Switching

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Magnification and Nuisance Tripping during Capacitor Bank Switching, Document ID: PQS0902, Date: October 15, 2009. Abstract: The application of utility capacitor banks has long been accepted as a necessary step in the efficient design of utility power systems. In addition, capacitor switching is generally considered a normalContinue reading “Voltage Magnification and Nuisance Tripping during Capacitor Bank Switching”

Overhead Line Fault Section Positioning System Based on Wireless Sensor Network

Published by Ai-hua Dong, Xinlin Geng, Yi Yang, Ying Su, Mengyao Li, Henan Polytechnic University Abstract. This paper introduces overhead line fault detection and location system as the core of industrial control computer. The combination of software and hardware, the methods of current rate of change and zero current detection are used, and so theContinue reading “Overhead Line Fault Section Positioning System Based on Wireless Sensor Network”

Renewable Energy Sources Intrusion into Smart Grids – Selected Problems

Published by Bożena E. MATUSIAK, Jerzy S. ZIELIŃSKI, University of Lodz Abstract. The aim of the paper are selected problems resulting from Renewable Energy Sources (RES) intrusion into Smart Grids (SG) presentation. Upon considerations there are: wind turbines influence on power system operation, RES and microgrids operation with a Power System, new Energy Market forContinue reading “Renewable Energy Sources Intrusion into Smart Grids – Selected Problems”

Voltage Harmonics Transfer through Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers

Published by Jarosław ŁUSZCZ, Politechnika Gdańska, Wydział Elektrotechniki I Automatyki Abstract. Voltage transformers are widely used in power quality monitoring systems in medium and high voltage grids. This paper presents accuracy problems related to voltage harmonics transfer through instrument transformers. A simplified lumped-parameters wideband circuit model of the voltage transformer is proposed and verified byContinue reading “Voltage Harmonics Transfer through Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers”