Bridging the Gap Between Signal and Power

Assessing Power System Quality using Signal Processing Techniques Published by Math H.J. Bollen1, Irene Y.H. Gu2, Surya Santoso3, Mark F. McGranaghan4, Peter A. Crossley5, Moisés V. Ribeiro6, and Paulo F. Ribeiro7 Source: IEEE Signal Magazine, 2009 Signal processing has been used in many different applications, including electric power systems. This is an important category, sinceContinue reading “Bridging the Gap Between Signal and Power”

Defining Interharmonics

White Paper, April 2013 Contributed by Chris Mullins, VP of Engineering and Operations, Power Monitors, Inc. Email: cmullins@powermonitors.comWebsite: http://www.powermonitors.comTel: 800.296.4120 ABSTRACT Interharmonics are frequency components at noninteger harmonics of the line frequency. The proliferation of large DC-converter variable speed drives and wind/solar inverter generation has led to an increase in interharmonic levels. Troubleshooting the resultingContinue reading “Defining Interharmonics”

Part 6: AC Power Distribution Systems & Standards (Power Quality)

Published by Nikola Zlatanov* Power Quality Terms Technical Overview Introduction Sensitive electronic loads deployed today by users require strict requirements for the quality of power delivered to loads. For electronic equipment, power disturbances are defined in terms of amplitude and duration by the electronic equipment operating envelope. Electronic loads may be damaged and disrupted, withContinue reading “Part 6: AC Power Distribution Systems & Standards (Power Quality)”

Power Quality (PQ) Standards IEEE-519™ -2014 Applicable for Industrial and Commercial Supply System

Published by Tushar Mogre, C.E.O. and Managing Director, TAS PowerTek Ltd. Presented in 18th Annual PQSynergy™ International Conference and Exhibition 2018, Bangkok, Thailand. Website: pqsynergy.com

Existence of Electrical Pollution

Published by Puneet Chawla, Assistant Professor, Electrical Eng. Department, Ch. Devi Lal State Institute of Eng. & Tech., Panniwala Mota (Sirsa) Rajni Bala, Lecturer, Electrical Eng. Department, Ch. Devi Lal State Institute of Eng. & Tech., Panniwala Mota (Sirsa) ABSTRACT Power Quality is deteriorating continuously in developed countries. Poor power quality, also known as dirtyContinue reading “Existence of Electrical Pollution”

Power Quality Issues at Utilities Serving Rural Areas and Smaller Towns

Published by Dr. Sioe T. Mak, Power Quality Specialist and Steven E. Spencer , President – CEO, ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, Inc. 769 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., Chesterfield, MO. 63005, USA, Tel. 314-530-0470, Fax. 314-530-0670, E-mail ae@inlink.com ABSTRACT Many small and medium size industries and very large farming operations move into rural areas and small townsContinue reading “Power Quality Issues at Utilities Serving Rural Areas and Smaller Towns”

Nonlinear Loads Effect on Harmonic Distortion and Losses of Distribution Networks

Published by Mohammad Jawad Ghorbani, Salar Atashpar, Arash Mehrafrooz, Iran Energy Efficiency Organization (IEEO), Tehran, Iran. Emails: mjghorbany@ee.sharif.edu, s_atashpar@yahoo.com, arashmehrafrooz@saba.org.ir, Hossein Mokhtari, Sharif University of Tech, Tehran, Iran. Email: Mokhtari@sharif.edu Published in 26th International Power System Conference, Oct 31st – Nov 2nd, 2011, Tehran, Iran. Keywords-component; Harmonic Distortion, Loss estimation, Non-linear loads, Norton equivalent model,Continue reading “Nonlinear Loads Effect on Harmonic Distortion and Losses of Distribution Networks”

Laboratory Investigation of the Input Current Characteristics of Modern Domestic Appliances for Varying Supply Voltage Conditions

Published by Sean Elphick, Senior Member, IEEE University of Wollongong, elpho@uow.edu.auPhilip Ciufo, Senior Member, IEEE University of Wollongong, ciufo@uow.edu.auSarath Perera, Member, IEEE, University of Wollongong, sarath@uow.edu.au Publication Details S. Elphick, P. Ciufo & S. Perera, “Laboratory investigation of the input current characteristics of modern domestic appliances for varying supply voltage conditions,” in 14th International ConferenceContinue reading “Laboratory Investigation of the Input Current Characteristics of Modern Domestic Appliances for Varying Supply Voltage Conditions”

Phasor-Based Approach for Harmonic Assessment from Multiple Distributed Energy Resources

Published by Reza Arghandeh & Alexandra von Meier, Member IEEE, CIEE, EECS Dept, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA. Email: arghandeh@berkeley.ed Robert Broadwater, Senior Member IEEE, ECE Dept Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA Abstract — This paper analyzes impacts and interactions of harmonics from multiple sources, especially distributed energy resources, on distribution networks. WeContinue reading “Phasor-Based Approach for Harmonic Assessment from Multiple Distributed Energy Resources”