The System for Testing the Resistance to the Surface Discharge and Erosion of the Polymeric Insulators

Published by Tomasz SAMBORSKI, Andrzej ZBROWSKI, Stanisław KOZIOŁ, Instytut Technologii Eksploatacji – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy Abstract. The introduced device allows performance of the research in the rotary testing of the resistance to the surface discharge and erosion of the polymeric insulators according to PN-EN 62217:2007. The applied control system of the operation of the deviceContinue reading “The System for Testing the Resistance to the Surface Discharge and Erosion of the Polymeric Insulators”

Evaluation of Harmonic Impacts from Compact Fluorescent Lights On Distribution Systems

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Evaluation of Harmonic Impacts from Compact Fluorescent Lights On Distribution Systems, Document ID: PQS0322, Date: April 16, 2003. Abstract: This case study presents the results of a research investigation into the impact of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) on an existing distribution system. The analysis uses a combination ofContinue reading “Evaluation of Harmonic Impacts from Compact Fluorescent Lights On Distribution Systems”

Research on Design and Control of Microgrid System

Published by Yanbo CHE, Jian CHEN,School of Electrical Engineering & Automation, Tianjin University, Tianjin China. Abstract. Microgrid system has received more and more attention internationally in recent years. As the most effective form of distributed generations, microgrid system has also found wide applications in many areas. In this paper, the optimal configuration issue of microgridContinue reading “Research on Design and Control of Microgrid System”

Consumers Protection and Monitoring with Microcontroller Based Device for Low-Voltage Distribution Systems

Published by Petre Lucian OGRUTAN1, Lia Elena ACIU1, Dan LOZNEANU1, Ioan ROSCA2,Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania (1), Transilvania Sud Electricity Distribution (2) Abstract. Protection devices against over-voltage and over-currents for low voltage systems are equipped with varistors and gas-discharge tubes around a fuse, having a disconnection time about 200ms. This paper proposes an intelligent protectionContinue reading “Consumers Protection and Monitoring with Microcontroller Based Device for Low-Voltage Distribution Systems”

The Influence of Earth Thermal Conductivity on Temperature Profile of 110 kV Electric Power Cable System

Published by Janusz TYKOCKI, The State College of Computer Science and Business Administration in Lomza Abstract. The paper presents the conductivity of the ground effect on the distribution of temperature field in three-phase high-voltage cables, 64/110 kV, depending on the depth of their arrangement in the ground. The simulation uses the finite element method FEM.Continue reading “The Influence of Earth Thermal Conductivity on Temperature Profile of 110 kV Electric Power Cable System”

Commercial Facility Harmonic Evaluation

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Commercial Facility Harmonic Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1005, Date: March 15, 2010. Abstract: Utility power system harmonic problems can often be solved using a comprehensive approach including site surveys, harmonic measurements, and computer simulations. This case study presents the results for a commercial facility harmonic evaluation. The simulations wereContinue reading “Commercial Facility Harmonic Evaluation”

Protection of Busbar Based on Reed Switches

Published by Mark KLETSEL1, Nariman KABDUALIYEV2, Bauyrzhan MASHRAPOV2, Alexander NEFTISSOV2,National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University (1), Pavlodar State University (2) doi:10.12915/pe.2014.01.21 Abstract. A phase comparison scheme of protection of busbar on the reed switches fixed connections near conductors extending from these busbars which does not require current transformers has been studied. The article provides an analysisContinue reading “Protection of Busbar Based on Reed Switches”

Arc Furnace Harmonic Evaluation

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Arc Furnace Harmonic Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1004, Date: March 15, 2010. Abstract: Utility power system harmonic problems can often be solved using a comprehensive approach including site surveys, harmonic measurements, and computer simulations. This case study presents the results for an arc furnace harmonic evaluation. The case studyContinue reading “Arc Furnace Harmonic Evaluation”

Substation Transformer Switching and Dynamic Overvoltages

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Substation Transformer Switching and Dynamic Overvoltages, Document ID: PQS1204, Date: January 26, 2012. Abstract: This case study presents the results for a wind plant substation transformer energizing and dynamic overvoltage evaluation. Transformer inrush currents contain harmonic components that may create dynamic overvoltages if a substation transformer is energizedContinue reading “Substation Transformer Switching and Dynamic Overvoltages”

Influence of HV LC Filter on Lightning Overvoltages in Gas-Insulated Switchgear Substations

Published by Marcin SZEWCZYK, Tomasz KUCZEK, Mariusz STOSUR, Wojciech PIASECKI, Marek FLORKOWSKI, Marek FULCZYK, ABB Corporate Research Center in Krakow, Poland Abstract. In the present paper simulations of the propagation of lightning overvoltages in a typical HV GIS substation are presented. The influence of HV LC filter on maximum overvoltages peak values was analyzed. Additionally,Continue reading “Influence of HV LC Filter on Lightning Overvoltages in Gas-Insulated Switchgear Substations”