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Phase-to-Phase Transients at Transformer Terminations During Utility Capacitor Switching

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Phase-to-Phase Transients at Transformer Terminations During Utility Capacitor Switching, Document ID: PQS0603, Date: January 1, 2006. Abstract: There are a number of important transient related concerns when transmission capacitor banks are applied. These concerns include insulation withstand level, switchgear capabilities, energy duties of protective devices, and system harmonicContinue reading “Phase-to-Phase Transients at Transformer Terminations During Utility Capacitor Switching”

Electrical System

Published by Bureau of Energy Efficiency Syllabus Electrical system: Electricity billing, Electrical load management and maximum demand control, Power factor improvement and its benefit, Selection and location of capacitors, Performance assessment of PF capacitors, Distribution and transformer losses. 1.1 Introduction to Electric Power Supply Systems Electric power supply system in a country comprises of generatingContinue reading “Electrical System”

Higher Harmonics Compensation in Grid-Connected PWM Converters for Renewable Energy Interface and Active Filtering

Published by Szymon PIASECKI1, Marek JASIŃSKI1, Krzysztof RAFAŁ1, Marek KORZENIEWSKI 2, Aritz MILICUA3, Politechnika Warszawska, Instytut Sterowania i Elektroniki Przemysłowej (1), Politechnika Białostocka, Katedra Energoelektroniki i Napędów Elektrycznych (2), Uniwersytet w Mondragon, Wydział Elektryczny (3) Abstract. The paper presents overview of high-order harmonics compensation methods applied for control of grid-connected converter. Two harmonic compensation methodsContinue reading “Higher Harmonics Compensation in Grid-Connected PWM Converters for Renewable Energy Interface and Active Filtering”

Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers

Published by Mariusz NAJGEBAUER, Krzysztof CHWASTEK, Jan SZCZYGŁOWSKI,Institute of Power Engineering, Częstochowa University of Technology Abstract. The paper presented the possibilities of improvement in properties of electric distribution transformers through the use of new soft magnetic materials, mainly amorphous alloys, as transformer cores. The properties of amorphous were compared to conventional electrical steel sheets. EconomicContinue reading “Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers”

Impact of Capacitor Bank Outrush Reactors on Circuit Breaker Transient Recovery Voltages

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Impact of Capacitor Bank Outrush Reactors on Circuit Breaker Transient Recovery Voltages, Document ID: PQS0906, Date: October 15, 2009. Abstract: Current limiting outrush reactors are often installed with utility transmission capacitor banks. These reactors limit the high-magnitude, high-frequency currents that flow when the capacitor bank discharges into aContinue reading “Impact of Capacitor Bank Outrush Reactors on Circuit Breaker Transient Recovery Voltages”

Stolen Electricity or Gas Meter?

Published by CallMePower | Selectra LLC Has your electricity or gas meter been stolen? Find out here what to do if your meter has been snitched. Why are meters stolen? Electric meters contain electronic components which can be sold on the black market. Copper, an expensive metal with high conductivity, is usually present in electricityContinue reading “Stolen Electricity or Gas Meter?”

Wire Wrapping for Low Current Monitoring

Published by Veris Industries, Veris Application Note VN35 – Wire Wrapping for Low Current Monitoring. The information provided herein is intended to supplement the knowledge required of an electrician trained in high voltage installations. There is no intent to foresee all possible variables in individual situations, nor to provide all training needed to perform theseContinue reading “Wire Wrapping for Low Current Monitoring”

High Voltage Test Transformers, Construction, Design and Their Application in HV Testing System

Published by Bogdan TUŁODZIECKI, Electric Apparatuses Factory Zwarpol Ltd. in Warsaw Abstract. In this article were described the most frequently used constructions of high voltage test transformers. There were presented defects, advantages and application of describing constructions. There were described how to design high voltage test transformers and what is important during their design. OnContinue reading “High Voltage Test Transformers, Construction, Design and Their Application in HV Testing System”

Nuisance Tripping of Sensitive Customer Power Electronic Equipment

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Nuisance Tripping of Sensitive Customer Power Electronic Equipment, Document ID: PQS1011, Date: October 15, 2010. Abstract: This case study presents an investigation of nuisance tripping of sensitive customer power-electronic equipment during utility capacitor bank switching. The simulations for the analysis were completed using the PSCAD program. The powerContinue reading “Nuisance Tripping of Sensitive Customer Power Electronic Equipment”

Power Quality Monitoring Provides Additional Value

Published by Mark Wojdan, P.E., Date: Aug. 23, 2018. Hydro Ottawa’s central power quality program improves asset reliability while generally lowering operating and maintenance expenses. Many utilities have experienced how labor intensive it is to retrieve and compare power quality (PQ) data from numerous devices and systems, no matter the infrastructure in place. Delays andContinue reading “Power Quality Monitoring Provides Additional Value”