Published by Elspec LTD, website: elspec-ltd.com The IEEE 519 standard defines the voltage and current harmonics distortion criteria for electrical systems design. The IEEE 519-2022 edition replaces the 2014 edition from December 2022. The IEEE 519-2022 edition includes two important changes: • Installations with mixed loads and Inverter Based Resources/Distributed Energy Resources• Even current harmonicsContinue reading “Are You Compliant with the IEEE 519-2022 Edition?”
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Understanding the IEEE 519–2014 Standard for Harmonics
Published by Elspec LTD, website: elspec-ltd.com The IEEE 519-2014 standard defines the voltage and current harmonics distortion criteria for the design of electrical systems. The existed voltage and current waveforms in every part of the system are explained in this standard, and the waveform distortion goals for the system designer are established. The standard isContinue reading “Understanding the IEEE 519–2014 Standard for Harmonics”
HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 3
Published by Richard P. Bingham Abstract. Understanding what is important to know about harmonics can be challenging for those without extensive electrical engineering backgrounds. This is third and final part of a three part series. This part will provide details on what causes harmonic problems and suggested solutions. What they look like One recent surveyContinue reading “HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 3”
HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 2
Published by Richard P. Bingham Abstract. Understanding what is important to know about harmonics can be challenging for those without extensive electrical engineering backgrounds. In this two part series, this second article will help to clarify why you need to be concerned about them, how and where to find them, and when they are aContinue reading “HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 2”
HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 1
Published by Richard P. Bingham Abstract. Understanding what is important to know about harmonics can be challenging for those without extensive electrical engineering backgrounds. In this three part series, this first article will review what a harmonic is, the second will help to clarify what those important facts are, and the third will provide detailsContinue reading “HARMONICS: Understanding the Facts – Part 1”
6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers
Published by Rakesh Kumar, EE Power – Technical Articles: 6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers, February 09, 2023. DC fast chargers pose significant challenges to a power grid. Know the six challenges while designing a DC fast charger to overcome the various power quality challenges. The design of a DC fast charger is basedContinue reading “6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers”
An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications
Published by Pietro Tumino, EE Power – Technical Articles: An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications, September 18, 2020. This article will describe the main applications of energy storage systems and the benefits of each application. The continuous growth of renewable energy sources (RES) had drastically changed the paradigm of large, centralized electric energyContinue reading “An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications”
Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines, November 21, 2020. Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to a power system. Lightning disturbances are usually a significant issue for transmissionContinue reading “Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines”
AC Ground Faults, the Boater, and ABYC—Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer.
Published by Blue Sea Systems Inc., website: http://www.bluesea.com There are two potential failures in a boat’s electrical system that can put people on or around the boat at risk of lethal electric shock. Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer. In a properly functioning marineContinue reading “AC Ground Faults, the Boater, and ABYC—Understanding Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupters (ELCIs) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to make your boat safer.”
Surge Protection Technical Supplements
Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Surge protection technical supplements Lightning protection standards The IEC 62305 standard parts 1 to 4 (NF EN 62305 parts 1 to 4) reorganizes and updates the standard publications IEC 61024 (series), IEC 61312 (series) and IEC 61663 (series) on lightning protection systems. Part 1 – General principles ThisContinue reading “Surge Protection Technical Supplements”
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