Published by Cacilda de Jesus Ribeiro1; André Pereira Marques2,3; Cláudio Henrique Bezerra Azevedo2; Denise Cascão PoliSouza1; Bernardo Pinheiro Alvarenga1; Reinaldo Gonçalves Nogueira1 1School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil,2CELG Distribuição, Goiânia, GO, Brazil,3Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil Abstract – Power transformers playContinue reading “Faults and Defects in Power Transformers – A Case Study”
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IEEE 519-1992 Compliance
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: IEEE 519 Compliance, Document ID: PQS0321, Date: October 10, 2003. Abstract: IEEE Standard 519-1992 is a standard that addresses the need for limiting the harmonic current a customer injects onto the utility system. It also protects the customer by specifying maximum harmonic voltage distortion levels that utilities canContinue reading “IEEE 519-1992 Compliance”
Harmonic Measurement Data Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Harmonic Measurement Data Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1001, 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 a harmonic data analysis for a utility12.47kV substation monitoring location forContinue reading “Harmonic Measurement Data Evaluation”
General Reference – Modeling for Harmonic Analysis
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: General Reference – Modeling for Harmonic Analysis, Document ID: PQS0303, Date: January 10, 2003. Abstract: Harmonics have existed on electric power systems for many years. Recently, however, much more attention has been given to monitoring and analyzing the presence and effects of harmonics on utility and customer devicesContinue reading “General Reference – Modeling for Harmonic Analysis”
A Methodological Proposal for Monitoring, Analyzing and Estimating Power Quality Indices: the case of Bogotá-Colombia
Published by L. E. Gallego, Student Member IEEE, H. Torres, Member IEEE, F.A. Pavas, Student Member IEEE, D.F. Urrutia, Student Member IEEE, G. A. Cajamarca, and D. Rondón, Student Member IEEE. Abstract—The Estimation of Power Quality (PQ) indices has a vital importance on the development of national PQ standards not only because provides truthful informationContinue reading “A Methodological Proposal for Monitoring, Analyzing and Estimating Power Quality Indices: the case of Bogotá-Colombia”
Municipal Elevator Study – Improving Elevator Performance
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Municipal Elevator Study – Improving Elevator Performance, Document ID: PQS0507, Date: September 30, 2005. Abstract: In the past, system-wide voltage reductions and other voltage anomalies have caused unreliable elevator operation for some Municipal Utility customers. Municipal Utility’s Customer Service Department received many complaints from customers with elevators despiteContinue reading “Municipal Elevator Study – Improving Elevator Performance”
Analysis of Power Quality Factors: A Case Study of Windhoek, Namibia
Published by Aldrin Mubiana, Michael Mutingi, Member, IAENG, Gideon Gope, Charles Mbohwa. Conference: Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2016 Vol II WCECS 2016, October 19-21, 2016, San Francisco, USA. Abstract—Power quality (PQ) is concerned with control of harmonic distortions, voltage variations, voltage reductions, power interruptions and voltage surges. Enterprises devicesContinue reading “Analysis of Power Quality Factors: A Case Study of Windhoek, Namibia”
Voltage Notching and Distribution Systems II – Large DC Drive Examples
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Notching and Distribution Systems II – Large DC Drive Examples, Document ID: PQS0506, Date: June 30, 2005. Abstract: This case study describes voltage notching associated with large DC drives. The notching is a normal characteristic of a phase-controlled rectifier but this paper illustrates problems that can occurContinue reading “Voltage Notching and Distribution Systems II – Large DC Drive Examples”
Voltage Notching and Distribution Systems – Large Induction Motor Drive
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Notching and Distribution Systems – Large Induction Motor Drive, Document ID: PQS0320, Date: July 18, 2003. Abstract: This case describes voltage notching associated with large adjustable speed drives. The notching is a normal characteristic of a phase-controlled rectifier but this paper illustrates problems that can occur onContinue reading “Voltage Notching and Distribution Systems – Large Induction Motor Drive”
Flickering Lights
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Flickering Lights Wiring and Grounding Case Study, Document ID: PQS0403, March 30, 2004. Abstract: This case study concerns a residential electrical system. The homeowners were experiencing light flicker when loads were energized and de-energized in their home. INTRODUCTION Residential electric systems are served from single-phase transformers employing aContinue reading “Flickering Lights”
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