Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Lightning Transient Overvoltage Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1205, Date: January 26, 2012. Abstract: This case study presents a wind plant substation lightning transient overvoltage evaluation. A high-frequency transient model was created to simulate the lightning transients and resulting overvoltages and arrester energy duties. A high-frequency model was required toContinue reading “Lightning Transient Overvoltage Evaluation”
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Voltage Magnification and Nuisance Tripping during Capacitor Bank Switching
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Magnification and Nuisance Tripping during Capacitor Bank Switching, Document ID: PQS0902, Date: October 15, 2009. Abstract: The application of utility capacitor banks has long been accepted as a necessary step in the efficient design of utility power systems. In addition, capacitor switching is generally considered a normalContinue reading “Voltage Magnification and Nuisance Tripping during Capacitor Bank Switching”
Overhead Line Fault Section Positioning System Based on Wireless Sensor Network
Published by Ai-hua Dong, Xinlin Geng, Yi Yang, Ying Su, Mengyao Li, Henan Polytechnic University Abstract. This paper introduces overhead line fault detection and location system as the core of industrial control computer. The combination of software and hardware, the methods of current rate of change and zero current detection are used, and so theContinue reading “Overhead Line Fault Section Positioning System Based on Wireless Sensor Network”
Voltage Harmonics Transfer through Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers
Published by Jarosław ŁUSZCZ, Politechnika Gdańska, Wydział Elektrotechniki I Automatyki Abstract. Voltage transformers are widely used in power quality monitoring systems in medium and high voltage grids. This paper presents accuracy problems related to voltage harmonics transfer through instrument transformers. A simplified lumped-parameters wideband circuit model of the voltage transformer is proposed and verified byContinue reading “Voltage Harmonics Transfer through Medium Voltage Instrument Transformers”
VCB Current Chopping Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: VCB Current Chopping Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1207, Date: June 1, 2012. Abstract: This case study presents a customer vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) current chopping transient overvoltage evaluation. A high-frequency transient model was created to simulate vacuum circuit breaker opening and closing and the resulting transient overvoltages and arresterContinue reading “VCB Current Chopping Evaluation”
Electric Shock Hazard Limitation in Water During Lightning Strike
Published by Jarosław WIATER, Białystok University of Technology Abstract: Swimming during a thunderstorm is one of the most dangerous things that can be done. Lightning regularly strikes water, and since water conducts electricity, a nearby lightning strike could kill or injure human being. This paper will present simulation results of scalar potential distribution in waterContinue reading “Electric Shock Hazard Limitation in Water During Lightning Strike”
Utility Capacitor Switching Trips Electronic Voltage Regulator
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Utility Capacitor Switching Trips Electronic Voltage Regulator, Document ID: PQS0301, Date: January 10, 2003. Abstract: The application of utility capacitor banks has long been accepted as a necessary step in the efficient design of utility power systems. Also, capacitor switching is generally considered a normal operation for aContinue reading “Utility Capacitor Switching Trips Electronic Voltage Regulator”
Utility Capacitor Switching Fails VAX Disk Drive
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Utility Capacitor Switching Fails VAX Disk Drive, Document ID: PQS0408, Date: September 30, 2004. Abstract: The application of utility capacitor banks has long been accepted as a necessary step in the efficient design of utility power systems. Also, capacitor switching is generally considered a normal operation for aContinue reading “Utility Capacitor Switching Fails VAX Disk Drive”
Utility Capacitor Switching Causes Nuisance Tripping of ASD
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Utility Capacitor Switching Causes Nuisance Tripping of ASD, Document ID: PQS0319, Date: July 18, 2003. Abstract: The application of utility capacitor banks has long been accepted as a necessary step in the efficient design of utility power systems. Also, capacitor switching is generally considered a normal operation forContinue reading “Utility Capacitor Switching Causes Nuisance Tripping of ASD”
Transient Voltages at an Industrial Facility Capacitor Switching
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Transient Voltages at an Industrial Facility Capacitor Switching, Document ID: PQS0505, Date: June 30, 2005. Abstract: This case study describes concerns for capacitor switching transients within customer facilities. Magnification of transients initiated at higher voltage capacitors and tripping of sensitive variable frequency drive (VFD) loads are evaluated inContinue reading “Transient Voltages at an Industrial Facility Capacitor Switching”
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