Published David Rempel1, Carleen Cullen1,2, Mary Matteson Bryan1, Gustavo Vianna Cezar3, 1Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA2Cool the Earth, Kentfield, CA, USA3SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, GISMo Group, CA, USA Abstract. In order to achieve a rapid transition to electric vehicle driving, a highly reliable and easy to use charging infrastructure is criticalContinue reading “Reliability of Open Public Electric Vehicle Direct Current Fast Chargers”
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Hybrid Switch for Capacitors Bank used in Reactive Power Compensation
Published by Adam RUSZCZYK1, Krzysztof KÓSKA1, Konrad JANISZ2ABB Corporate Research Centre, Poland (1), AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland (2) Abstract. This paper describes new concept of a switch dedicated for control of three-phase capacitor bank used for low voltage, reactive power compensation. The proposed device utilizes fully controlled IGBT transistors that gives possibilityContinue reading “Hybrid Switch for Capacitors Bank used in Reactive Power Compensation”
Tropical Climate Effects on Corona Power Losses on 275 kV Transmission Lines in the South Sulawesi System
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”
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”
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”
Factors Affecting the Formation of Damage to Electronic Components and Systems in Electric Vehicles, and Actions to Reduce their Significance
Published by Andrzej ERD1, Józef STOKLOSA2, University of Technology and Humanities In Radom(1),University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin(2) Abstract. The purpose of the publication is to indicate activities aimed at improving the reliability of electric vehicles. The starting point is the analysis of the most common failures of both assemblies and their components. OnContinue reading “Factors Affecting the Formation of Damage to Electronic Components and Systems in Electric Vehicles, and Actions to Reduce their Significance”
Designing a Passive Filter for Reducing Harmonic Distortion in the Hybrid Micro-grid Including Wind Turbine, Solar Cell and Nonlinear Load
Published by Ali BAGHERI, Mohsen ALIZADEH, Department of Electrical Engineering, Yadegar -e- Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Abstract. One of the most important indices of power quality in distribution grids is the harmonic distortion, which can affect the reliability of the micro-grid. On the other hand, the growth ofContinue reading “Designing a Passive Filter for Reducing Harmonic Distortion in the Hybrid Micro-grid Including Wind Turbine, Solar Cell and Nonlinear Load”
IM Drive System Supplied from PV Panels with Energy Storage – Experimental Setup
Published by Wojciech MATELSKI1, Electrotechnical Institute, Warsaw Abstract. The article describes a practical implementation of the induction motor (IM) drive system powered from photovoltaic (PV) panels. The system incorporates an energy storage device, in form of a supercapacitor bank, and enables an AC grid connection. Two system concepts are considered, thus a discussion about theContinue reading “IM Drive System Supplied from PV Panels with Energy Storage – Experimental Setup”
EMC in IoT World
Published by Marek P. MICHALAK1, Monika E. SZAFRAŃSKA2, National Institute of Telecommunications (1), Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (2) Abstract. The Internet of Things (IoT) is fast growing part of the market that becomes one of the biggest challenges of contemporary and future electromagnetic compatibility researches. The paper presents discussion on the subject ofContinue reading “EMC in IoT World”
Estimation of Solar Energy Availability in Maha Sarakham, Thailand
Published by Chokkuea W1, Pattanasethanon S2, Suwapaet N3 and Saengprajak A4, Mahasarakham University Abstract. Availability of solar energy is crucial for most technological solar applications. The objective of this study is to predict monthly average and global solar radiation patterns on Maha Sarakham horizontal surface of Thailand. Two correlation equations have been successfully developed, oneContinue reading “Estimation of Solar Energy Availability in Maha Sarakham, Thailand”
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