Published by Laith A. Mohammed1, Taha A. Hussein2, Ahmed T. Sadoon3, Northern Technical University, Engineering Technical College of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.ORCID: 10000-0002-2882-2845; 2. 0000-0001-9516-6860; 3. 0000-0002-8440-6061 Abstract. In this paper, optimum switching angles are chosen from slime moiled algorithm (SMA), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Genetic algorithms (GA), Whale optimization algorithm (WOA), and Gray wolf algorithmContinue reading “High Performance of Multilevel Inverter Reduced Switches for a Photovoltaic System”
Tag Archives: Harmonics
An Introduction to Transformer Harmonic Current Derating Metrics
Published by Richard Lam, CHK Power Quality Pty Ltd. Website: http://www.chkpowerquality.com.au Abstract. Transformer harmonic current derating metrics; Harmonic Loss Factor, K-Factor, and Factor K are introduced, and used to calculate derating factors for dry and oil-filled type transformers. Introduction The introduction of Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) in office equipment and LED lighting, Variable Frequency/SpeedContinue reading “An Introduction to Transformer Harmonic Current Derating Metrics”
Problems of the Current State of Power Quality and Proposals for their Solution
Published by Lidiya Kovernikova, Melentiev Energy Systems Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Irkutsk, Russian Federation. Email: kovernikova@isem.irk.ru Abstract. The power quality in Russian electrical networks does not meet the requirements of regulatory documents. Big problems occur in all areas of people’s lives for this reason. Economic damage is oneContinue reading “Problems of the Current State of Power Quality and Proposals for their Solution”
Impact of Harmonics on Power Quality and Losses in Power Distribution Systems
Published by M. Jawad Ghorbani, H. Mokhtari**, Dept. of CSEE, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA, ** Dept. of EE, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. ABSTRACT – This paper investigates the harmonic distortion and losses in power distribution systems due to the dramatic increase of nonlinear loads. This paper tries to determine the amountContinue reading “Impact of Harmonics on Power Quality and Losses in Power Distribution Systems”
Case Study for Obtaining Power Quality Grid-Code Compliance
Published by Dirk A. J. van der Bank, and Kyle Lass, Energize, July 2018 The practical implications of obtaining power quality (PQ) grid-code compliance for category C photovoltaic (PV) renewable power plants (RPP) are described in this article. Successful harmonic mitigation was implemented via means of the installation of active harmonic filters (AHF) at lowContinue reading “Case Study for Obtaining Power Quality Grid-Code Compliance”
Power Quality Survey in a Distribution System, Standard Procedures and Limitations
Publishd by H. Mokhtari1, S. Hasani and M. Masoudi2, 1Associate Professor Department of Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi Ave., Tehran, Iran. Email: mokhtari@sharif.edu, 2Project Engineer and Management, West Azarbayjan Utility, Oroumieh, Iran. Email: sh592b@yahoo.com Abstract ⎯ This paper presents the results of a power quality survey in a distribution system. More than fiftyContinue reading “Power Quality Survey in a Distribution System, Standard Procedures and Limitations”
Investigation of the Line-Reactor Influence on the Active Power Filter and Hybrid Active Power Filter Efficiency: Practical Approach
Published by Chamberlin Stéphane Azebaze Mboving, Andrzej Firlit, AGH University of Science and Technology, Department of Power Electronics and Energy Control Systems Abstract. The shunt active power filter (SAPF) and hybrid active power filter (HAPF) efficiency does not only depends on their designed control system, but also on the parameters of the electrical system inContinue reading “Investigation of the Line-Reactor Influence on the Active Power Filter and Hybrid Active Power Filter Efficiency: Practical Approach”
Power Quality Analysis for Light-Duty Electric Vehicles: A Case Study in Malta
Published by Kris Scicluna 1,* , Brian Azzopardi 1,2 and Kurt Spiteri 1,(1) Institute of Engineering & Transport, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, PLA 9032 Paola, Malta; brian.azzopardi@mcast.edu.mt (B.A.)(2) The Foundation for Innovation and Research—Malta, BKR 4012 Birkirkara, Malta*Correspondence: kris.scicluna@mcast.edu.mt; Tel.: +356-7986-8731 Abstract: This paper presents a power quality analysis for multiple electricContinue reading “Power Quality Analysis for Light-Duty Electric Vehicles: A Case Study in Malta”
Practical Experiences and Mitigation Methods of Harmonics in Wind Power Plants
Published by Babak Badrzadeh, Senior Member, IEEE, and Manoj Gupta IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS, VOL. 49, NO. 5, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 Abstract—This paper discusses practical experiences and mitigation methods of harmonics in wind power plants. Traces obtained from harmonic measurements of actual wind turbines are presented for the type 3 and type 4 turbines, andContinue reading “Practical Experiences and Mitigation Methods of Harmonics in Wind Power Plants”
Analysis of Interactions in the Circuit of the Power System with Nonlinear Load and LC Passive Filter
Published by Mirosław WCIŚLIK, Paweł STRZĄBAŁA,Kielce University of Technology, Department of Electric Engineering, Automatic Control and Computer Science Abstract. The paper deals with an AC circuit containing the nonlinear load and a LC passive filter. Nonlinear load voltage at the power terminals proportional to the signum function of current is considered. The current-voltage characteristic ofContinue reading “Analysis of Interactions in the Circuit of the Power System with Nonlinear Load and LC Passive Filter”
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