Published by Morsy Nour 1,2,*, José Pablo Chaves-Ávila 1 , Gaber Magdy 2 and Álvaro Sánchez-Miralles1 1Institute for Research in Technology (IIT), ICAI School of Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University,28015 Madrid, Spain; jose.chaves@iit.comillas.edu (J.P.C.-Á.); alvaro.sanchez@iit.comillas.edu (Á.S.-M.)2Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Energy Engineering, Aswan University, Aswan 81528, Egypt; gabermagdy@aswu.edu.eg, *Correspondence: morsy.mohammed@iit.comillas.edu Abstract: There is a continuousContinue reading “Review of Positive and Negative Impacts of Electric Vehicles Charging on Electric Power Systems”
Category Archives: Power Quality
Harmonics and Reduction of Energy Consumption in Lighting Systems by Using LED Lamps
Published by Natthanon Phannil, Chaiyan Jettanasen and Atthapol Ngaopitakkul *Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand; Emails: aun_2535_006@hotmail.com (N.P.); chaiyan.je@kmitl.ac.th (C.J.)*Correspondence: atthapol.ng@kmitl.ac.th; Tel.: +66-(0)2-329-8330 Abstract This paper proposes the study and analysis of harmonics, energy consumption and power quality of light emitting diode (LED) lamps equipped in building lighting systems.Continue reading “Harmonics and Reduction of Energy Consumption in Lighting Systems by Using LED Lamps”
Review of Ship Microgrids: System Architectures, Storage Technologies and Power Quality Aspects
Published by Shantha Gamini Jayasinghe1,*, Lasantha Meegahapola2, Nuwantha Fernando2, Zheming Jin3 and Josep M. Guerrero3 1Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia,2School of Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne 3001, Australia; lasantha.meegahapola@rmit.edu.au (L.M.); nuwantha.fernando@rmit.edu.au (N.F.)3Institute of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg 9220, Denmark; zhe@et.aau.dk (Z.J.);joz@et.aau.dk (J.M.G.)*Correspondence: shanthaj@utas.edu.au; Tel.: +61-363-249-752 Abstract: Ship microgridsContinue reading “Review of Ship Microgrids: System Architectures, Storage Technologies and Power Quality Aspects”
Power Quality Impacts in a Typical Microgrid
Published by Arangarajan Vinayagam1, Asma Aziz1, KSV Swarna1, Suiyang Khoo1 and Alex Stojcevski2 1Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong Australia.2Centre of Technology, RMIT University, Vietnam. Abstract—Microgrid (MG) power system plays an important role to fulfill reliable and secure energy supply to critical loads of communities as well as for communities inContinue reading “Power Quality Impacts in a Typical Microgrid”
How do Harmonic Mitigating Transformers save energy?
Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. Harmonic Mitigating Transformers save energy by reducing losses in the following ways: 1. Zero phase sequence harmonic fluxes are canceled by the transformers secondary windings. This prevents triplen harmonic currents from being induced into theContinue reading “How do Harmonic Mitigating Transformers save energy?”
What is Portable Appliance Testing and Why is PAT Test Done
Published by Carelabs, Carelabs is authorized provider of Electrical Installation’s Study, Analysis, Inspection, and Certification services in UAE. Website: carelabz.com Portable appliance testing (commonly known as “PAT”, “PAT Inspection” or (redundantly) as “PAT Testing) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. The formal term for the processContinue reading “What is Portable Appliance Testing and Why is PAT Test Done”
Historical Perspective of Utility PQ Standards Year 2000 timeframe
Published by Terry Chandler, Director of Engineering, Power Quality Thailand Ltd. & Power Quality Inc., USA. Emails: terryc@powerquality.org, terryc@powerquality.co.th
How do Harmonic Mitigating Transformers reduce voltage distortion?
Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. Delta-wye transformers, even those with a high K-factor rating, generally present high impedance to the flow of harmonic currents created by the non-linear loads. Question 8 showed that the non-linear loads are current sources thatContinue reading “How do Harmonic Mitigating Transformers reduce voltage distortion?”
What is Soil Resistivity Test and How is the Testing Done
Published by Carelabs, Carelabs is authorized provider of Electrical Installation’s Study, Analysis, Inspection, and Certification services in UAE, and offer voltage drop study and analysis services. Website: carelabz.com The resistance of an earth electrode is related to the resistivity of the soil in which it is placed and driven, and thus soil resistivity calculations and measurements isContinue reading “What is Soil Resistivity Test and How is the Testing Done”
Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution System – Changing Paradigm
Published By M.L.Sachdeva, Former Chief Engineer, CEA & N.S.Sodha, Former Executive Director, PowerGrid. Conference on ‘Reliable & Quality Power’ on 30-31st May 2019 CBIP Conference Hall, New Delhi. Synopsis Reactive power compensation technologies inhibited in the Distribution system as also Power system of the Present (Conventional) and Power System of Future (Up-front Conventional cum Renewable ResourcesContinue reading “Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution System – Changing Paradigm “
