Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Case Study Distributed Generation (DG) is a method of Demand Response (DR) which is available in select areas of the world. DG has significant implications to both the data center operations and overall profitability. DG is the basic act of relieving the utility grid of desperately needed electrical loads during system economicContinue reading “Data Centers Utilize Distributed Generation to Improve Reliability and Profitability”
Tag Archives: HVAC and HVDC Transmission Systems
Energy Management for Healthcare Facilities
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Case Study Energy and demand costs have a direct impact on a company’s bottom line. In fact, the cost of energy is one of the most commonly mismanaged expenses, regardless of a company’s size or the industry represented. In healthcare facilities energy management can be more difficult than any other industry, becauseContinue reading “Energy Management for Healthcare Facilities”
Electricity Transportation using HVDC Technology for Algerian Southern Sun Power Plants
Published by 1. Mohammed SAAIDIA, 2. Abdelghani GUECHI, 3. Nedjem-Eddine BENCHOUIA, University Mohamed-Cherif Messaadia of Souk-Ahras . ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-7778-8591; 3. 0000-0002-4761-940 Abstract. Algeria is worldly known as one of the big producers and exporters of fossil fuels. However, by developing an adequate energy policy, it could become one of the great sun power (SP)Continue reading “Electricity Transportation using HVDC Technology for Algerian Southern Sun Power Plants”
Extra High Voltage Transmission Line Lightening Protection using Surge Arrester
Published by Ali HAMOODI, Rasha MOHAMMED, Bashar SALIH, Northern Technical University, Engineering technical college Abstract. The objective of this work was to protect the transmission line (T.L.) from the lightning effect. In the last decades, several methodologies have been employed for the rise of lightning performance on the T.L Lightning with high values of currentContinue reading “Extra High Voltage Transmission Line Lightening Protection using Surge Arrester”
Electrical Performance of Composite Insulator under IEC/TR 62730 Standard Testing for 22 kV Distribution System
Published by 1. Wichet THIPPRASERT, 2. Annop RUPDEE, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Chiang Rai, 99 Sai Khao, Phan, Chiang Rai, 57120, Thailand. ORCID: 1. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7773-4331; 2. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1657-870X Abstract. This research is aimed to test the high voltage (HV) polymeric insulators to study Electrical Performance and deterioration atContinue reading “Electrical Performance of Composite Insulator under IEC/TR 62730 Standard Testing for 22 kV Distribution System”
Analysis of Faults on High Voltage Direct Current HVDC Transmissions System
Published by Alya Hamid AL-RIFAIE1, Sanabel Muhson ALHAJ ZBER2, Noha Abed-AL-Bary AL-JAWADY3, Ahmed A. Abdullah AL-KARAKCHI4, Northern Technical University, Iraq. ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-7978-2193; 2. 0000-0003-0232-9064; 3. 0000-0002-0275-2527; 4. 0000-0003-1151-3015 Abstract. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission with Voltage Source Converters (VSC) is gaining substantial interest from several utilities for various applications as compared to traditionalContinue reading “Analysis of Faults on High Voltage Direct Current HVDC Transmissions System”
Understanding HVDC/FACTS Controller’s Sustainable Development & Comparative Analyses of GTO, GCT, IGBT, MTO, ETO, MCT and MOSFET Operations
Published by Badr Mesned Alshammari1, Tariq Masood2, Muhammad Tajammal Chughtai1, Samer Karim3, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia (1), Dukhan Operations, Qatar Petroleum (2), Maintenance Department QAFAC (3) Abstract. This article presents a comparative study through analyses regarding a number of power electronics devices. Power Electronic devices have innovative contribution to control the electrical powerContinue reading “Understanding HVDC/FACTS Controller’s Sustainable Development & Comparative Analyses of GTO, GCT, IGBT, MTO, ETO, MCT and MOSFET Operations”
Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions, October 20, 2021. Learn about the important electric motor parameters, such as voltage rating, acceleration time, overcycling, and insulation resistance, that should be taken into account to avoid electric motor malfunctions. Electric motors are designed and sized to operate in HVAC systems forContinue reading “Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions”
The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power
Published by Andreas Berthou, EE Power – Technical Articles: The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power, October 19, 2020 This article highlights ABB as HVDC has emerged as a viable complement to AC power transmission, with the ability to connect asynchronous AC grids and allow power transmission across long distances with minimal losses. For theContinue reading “The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power”
Overvoltage Assessment of Point-to-Point VSC-Based HVDC Systems
Published by Jose A. JARDINI1, Ricardo L. VASQUEZ-ARNEZ2, Marcos T. BASSINI1, Marco A.B. HORITA1, Gerson Y. SAIKI2 and Marcos R. CAVALHEIRO3 Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (1), Foundation for the Technological Development of the Engineering Sciences (2), CTEEP Sao Paulo State Power Transmission Company (3). Abstract. The application of voltage source convertersContinue reading “Overvoltage Assessment of Point-to-Point VSC-Based HVDC Systems”
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