Published by Andrzej LANGE1, Marian PASKO2University of Warmia and Mazury, Department of Electrical and Power Engineering, Electronics and Automation (1), Silesian University of Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2) Abstract. This paper presents the results of a five-year study of a 1 MW photovoltaic power station in the Warmia and Mazury Province.Continue reading “Selected Aspects of Photovoltaic Power Station Operation in the Power System”
Tag Archives: Harmonics
Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems
Published by Simon Mugo, EE Power – Technical Articles: Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems, May 04, 2023. This article will guide engineers in understanding harmonics, causes, types, equations, and sequences and mitigate harmonics effects. Harmonics are fundamental frequency multiples that have existed since the beginning of the 20th Century when engineers and scientists discovered discontinuous loads,Continue reading “Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems”
Wind Plant IEEE Std. 519 Compliance Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Wind Plant IEEE Std. 519 Compliance Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1201, Date: January 25, 2012. Abstract: This case study presents the results for a wind plant substation IEEE Std. 519 harmonic measurement compliance evaluation. The wind plant substation supplied 65 wind turbine generators and the power quality monitor wasContinue reading “Wind Plant IEEE Std. 519 Compliance Evaluation”
Transformer Derating
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Transformer Derating, Document ID: PQS0324, Date: October 10, 2003. Abstract: A principal effect of harmonic distortion is to increase losses and heating in almost every component in the electric power system. While contributing almost no useful work, harmonic components of voltage and current increase the RMS value ofContinue reading “Transformer Derating”
Clean Power for Office Towers
Published by Raghavan Venkatesh, EE Power – Technical Articles: Clean Power for Office Towers, April 12, 2018. This article features EPCOS AG product PQSine S series designed for 3-phase grids with or without neutral conductors and enables harmonics to be filtered. The complex power networks of skyscrapers and other modern buildings must serve a wide rangeContinue reading “Clean Power for Office Towers”
PQ Investigation for SW County School District No. 1 Harmonic Considerations Associated with PC Loads
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: PQ Investigation for SW County School District No. 1, Document ID: PQS0323, Date: October 10, 2003. Abstract: The County School District has a concern for increasing computer loads at the local High School. There are approximately 300 computers currently in use at the school and plans are toContinue reading “PQ Investigation for SW County School District No. 1 Harmonic Considerations Associated with PC Loads”
Electric Utility Harmonic Study Medium Voltage Filter Design
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Electric Utility Harmonic Study Medium Voltage Filter Design, Document ID: PQS0407, Date: September 30, 2004. Abstract: This particular utility was experiencing voltage distortion levels throughout their distribution network that were exceeding IEEE Std. 519 limits. One customer, a plastic extrusion plant, was experiencing blown fuses in their switchedContinue reading “Electric Utility Harmonic Study Medium Voltage Filter Design”
Low Voltage Harmonic Filter Design
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Low Voltage Harmonic Filter Design, Document ID: PQS0304, Date: January 10, 2003. Abstract: The industrial harmonic problem can be solved using a comprehensive approach including site surveys, harmonic measurements, and computer simulations. When mitigation of harmonic distortion is required, one of the options is to apply a filterContinue reading “Low Voltage Harmonic Filter Design”
Substation Resonance and Harmonic Filter Application
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Substation Resonance and Harmonic Filter Application, Document ID: PQS0702, Date: July 26 1, 2007. Abstract: A utility operates a 16.2 MVAr capacitor bank on a 24kV substation bus that supplies various customers that have significant amounts of nonlinear loads. The utility is investigating the possible conversion of theContinue reading “Substation Resonance and Harmonic Filter Application”
Industrial Facility IEEE Std. 519 Compliance Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Industrial Facility IEEE Std. 519 Compliance Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1015, Date: October 15, 2010. Abstract: This case study presents an industrial facility IEEE Std. 519 harmonic compliance evaluation. The analysis included frequency response and harmonic distortion simulations for a substation and a single industrial customer with a numberContinue reading “Industrial Facility IEEE Std. 519 Compliance Evaluation”
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