Published by Stanislaw CZAPP, Gdańsk University of Technology, ORCID: 0000-0002-1341-8276 Abstract. The main requirements of national regulations and international standards regarding protection against electric shock in electric vehicle charging installations are presented. The principles of using residual current devices (RCDs) in such installations are discussed. It is pointed out that RCDs are mandatory equipment forContinue reading “Residual Current Devices in Electric Vehicles Charging Installations”
Category Archives: Case Studies
Battery Energy Storage System for Large Scale Penetration of Renewable Energy Sources
Published by Ruchika, D.K. Jain, DCRUST, Murthal, Haryana Abstract. Battery energy storage system (BESS) plays a dominant role in large scale penetration of renewable energy sources into the grid. They help in a better match between the demand- supply during standalone mode and the grid connected mode. In this paper, the authors proposed a newContinue reading “Battery Energy Storage System for Large Scale Penetration of Renewable Energy Sources”
Research of Methods Power Control of Wind Turbines
Published by Nijat Mammadov1, Ilkin Marufov2, Saadat Shikhaliyeva, Gulnara Aliyeva, Saida Kerimova,Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry UniversityORCID: 1. 0000-0001-6555-3632; 2. 0000-0002-3143-0113 Abstract. Currently, renewable energy sources play an important role in the global energy balance. Among them, wind electric installations occupy a special place. As wind turbines develop and their power increases, their design alsoContinue reading “Research of Methods Power Control of Wind Turbines”
Problems of Designing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Published by Marta BĄTKIEWICZ-PANTUŁA, Wrocław University of Science and TechnologyORCID: 0000-0002-1628-1818; Abstract. The article presents the issues of designing electric vehicle charging stations. The general requirements that a vehicle charging station should meet are presented. The article focuses on the electric part of the vehicle charging station. Attention was also focused on the safety rulesContinue reading “Problems of Designing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”
Commercial Lightweight Photovoltaic Modules for Applications in On-Grid Systems
Published by 1. Piotr GRYGIEL1,2, 2. Jan TARŁOWSKI2, 3. Krzysztof MIK3, Gdańsk University of Technology (1), Xdisc S.A.,Warsaw, Poland (2), Energy Conversion and Renewable Resources Research Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences, (3) ORCID: 1. 0000-0003-2769-9088; 3. 0000-0002-9510-3066 Abstract. Two types of full-size photovoltaic modules for on-grid systems with maximum DC voltage of 600 V haveContinue reading “Commercial Lightweight Photovoltaic Modules for Applications in On-Grid Systems”
Renewable Energy Collector Transformers
Published by 1. Waldemar ZIOMEK, 2. Krishnamurthy VIJAYAN, PTI Transformers LP, Winnipeg, MB, Canada ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-1216-6513 Abstract. The renewable energy collector transformer (RCT) in a solar station, or a wind farm, transforms the voltage from the collector system to the transmission level voltages. As the primary goal is stepping up the voltage, the RCTContinue reading “Renewable Energy Collector Transformers”
The Importance of Diagnostics of Electrical Equipment at Thermal Power Plants for Ensuring the Reliability of Power Systems
Published by Elshad Safiyev1, Sona RZAYEVA2, Rashida KARIMOVA3, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (1, 2, 3) ORCID: 1. 0009-0005-4971-1721; 2.0000-0001-7086-9519 Abstract. This article discusses the importance of diagnostics of electrical equipment in thermal power plants to ensure the reliability of power systems. Electrical equipment is a key component in the production and transmission ofContinue reading “The Importance of Diagnostics of Electrical Equipment at Thermal Power Plants for Ensuring the Reliability of Power Systems”
Research of Lightning Protection Systems for Wind Electric Installations
Published by Nijat Mammadov1, Najiba Piriyeva2, Shukufa Ismayilova3, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University ORCID: 1. 0000-0001-6555-3632; 2. 0000-0002-8990-1803 Abstract. The purpose of this study is to analyze the lightning protection systems of wind turbines. One of the main causes of damage to wind electric installations is lightning strikes. In order to reduce the likelihoodContinue reading “Research of Lightning Protection Systems for Wind Electric Installations”
Protection of DC Microgrid using ΔCB
Published by 1. Marwan R. Abed, 2. Oday A. Ahmed, 3. Ghassan A. Bilal, University of Technology Iraq, Baghdad, ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-1257-2810; 2. 0000-0001-7214-3412; 3. 0000-0002-5090-103X Abstract. When implementing a DC distribution network, it is much easier to integrate distributed energy sources than it is with an ac grid. Furthermore, the efficiency and reliability ofContinue reading “Protection of DC Microgrid using ΔCB”
Manage Your Energy Expenses
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Case Study Utility energy and demand costs have a direct impact on a company’s bottom line. In fact, a typical commercial or industrial facility can save from 10% to as much as 35% annually on energy costs by implementing a comprehensive energy management plan. And while each facility will require an organizedContinue reading “Manage Your Energy Expenses”
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