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”
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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”
A Review of Techniques for Optimal Placement and Sizing of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Published by Md. Mainul ISLAM1, Hussain SHAREEF2, Azah MOHAMED1 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (1), TNB Research Sdn. Bhd (2) Abstract. Fossil fuel depletion and greenhouse gas emission from the burning of fossil fuels motivates policymakers to find an alternative road transport system. Electric vehicles (EVs) are considered as one of the best solutions in road transportationContinue reading “A Review of Techniques for Optimal Placement and Sizing of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”
The Quality of Electric Power Supplied into the Grid by Co-Generation Units
Published by Jiri JANSA, Petr MOLDRIK, Daniel MINARIK, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava Abstract. This paper deals with the utilisation of firedamp for combined heat and electric power generation. The firedamp is gained from hard-coal mines and can be combusted in a co-generation units with gas-engine. This process involves more efficient utilisation of firedamp.Continue reading “The Quality of Electric Power Supplied into the Grid by Co-Generation Units”
Case Studies on Ground-Fault Protection of Microgrid Power Systems with Diverse Power Sources
Published by Dirk Danninger IEEE Member Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USAScott Manson Senior Member, IEEE Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USAFernando Calero IEEE Member Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163, USACeeman Vellaithurai Senior Member, IEEE Schweitzer EngineeringContinue reading “Case Studies on Ground-Fault Protection of Microgrid Power Systems with Diverse Power Sources”
Usage of Existing Power Plants as Synchronous Condenser
Published by Alexander DEECKE, Rafael KAWECKISiemens AG, Power and Gas, Instrumentation and Electrical Abstract. Due to the continuously increasing amount of renewable energy being generated and the simultaneous reduction in rotating masses, the demand for grid-stabilizing measures is growing. To solve the problem different possibilities are known, one of them is the reuse of fossileContinue reading “Usage of Existing Power Plants as Synchronous Condenser”
Chargers for Electric Cars with V2G (Vehicle to Grid) Technology – Connection Principles for the Distribution Network
Published by Joanna BARANIAK, Jacek STARZYŃSKI Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Theory of Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Information Systems Abstract. Electric vehicles will be an integral part of the smart grid in the future. The chargers that come with the V2G (vehicle to grid) service provide bidirectional electrical energy flow between the cars andContinue reading “Chargers for Electric Cars with V2G (Vehicle to Grid) Technology – Connection Principles for the Distribution Network”
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