International Standards for Power Quality Measurement Systems

Published by P Axelberg, Unipower AB, Sweden & M H. J. Bollen, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden I. INTRODUCTION During the last decade, there has been an increasing focus on power quality (PQ). The interest and demand for quality assurance of electrical power has several fundamental causes. First of all, electrical power can be consideredContinue reading “International Standards for Power Quality Measurement Systems”

Improving Energy Output and Efficiency of PV Installations using Bifacial Panels in Public Facilities

Published by 1. Jacek KUSZNIER, 2. Marcin SULKOWSKI, 3. Gabriela Druć, Bialystok University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering ORCID: 1. 0000-0001-8436-5717; 2. 0000-0002-3079-314X Abstract. The issue of improving the energy efficiency of photovoltaic installations is very important due to the limited location options in public facilities. Therefore, this paper presents the possibilities of improvingContinue reading “Improving Energy Output and Efficiency of PV Installations using Bifacial Panels in Public Facilities”

Thermodynamic Modelling of Waste to Energy Power Plant: A Case Study in Makassar City, Indonesia

Published by 1.Nur HAMZAH, 2.Suryanto SURYANTO, 3.Muhammad ANSHAR, 4.Firman FIRMAN, 5. Muhammad Ruswandi DJALAL, 6. Muhammad Alif AL AFGAN. State Polytechnic of Ujung Pandang ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-7114-2247 Abstract. Waste is a major problem in big cities in Indonesia, one of which is Makassar City. Every year the amount of waste generated by the residents ofContinue reading “Thermodynamic Modelling of Waste to Energy Power Plant: A Case Study in Makassar City, Indonesia”

Revenue Accurate vs. Revenue Certified/Grade

Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Technical Documents – White Paper INTRODUCTION In addition to our energy metering products, most Dranetz Power Quality products can also compute and measure common energy parameters such as W, VA, VAR, PF, Demand, Energy, and more. The ability to measure energy in addition to PQ opens the door to many more applications,Continue reading “Revenue Accurate vs. Revenue Certified/Grade”

An Analysis of Elimination of Interferences in the Supply System of An Industrial Plant

Published by Jacek KOZYRA1, Zbigniew ŁUKASIK1, Aldona KUŚMIŃSKA-FIJAŁKOWSKA1, Piotr TAŃSKI2, Kazimierz Pulaski University of Radom, Faculty of Transport, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1) Baxtom Sp. z o.o, (2) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-6660-6713, 2. 0000-0002-7403-8760, 3. 0000-0002-9466-1031 Abstract. Poor quality of electric energy is a large problem for most of the enterprises and production plants takingContinue reading “An Analysis of Elimination of Interferences in the Supply System of An Industrial Plant”

Some Issues of Increasing the Efficiency of Electric Machines

Published by Samira KHANAHMEDOVA, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry UniversityORCID: 0000-0001-8862-1570 Abstract. The article discusses ways to reduce losses to increase efficiency in electric machines. The amount of energy loss is determined by the efficiency coefficient. The issues of changing the size of an electric machine under electromagnetic loads with a constant power source andContinue reading “Some Issues of Increasing the Efficiency of Electric Machines”

Damaged X-ray Equipment at Major Health Care Center

Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc. Website: Dranetz.com  Severe power quality problems damaged X-ray equipment, costing $100,000 in one instance. The source of the problem was the switch over from utility to generator power, during regular testing and emergency situations. Figure 1 (below) identified the cause of the problem, an out-of-phase transfer, captured by On Power with aContinue reading “Damaged X-ray Equipment at Major Health Care Center”

Application Of Optical Current Sensors in Electric Substations

Published by Ilham RAHIMLI1, Aliashraf BAKHTIYAROV2, Gulshan ABDULLAYEVA3, Sona RZAYEVA4. Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University ORCID: 1. 0009-0006-1976-4475; 3. 0000-0003-0168-9623; 4. 0000-0001-7086-9519 Abstract. Despite the fact that current transformers have been used for many years in certain sections of the electrical network, in power supply, to power the circuits of an electrical measuring installation,Continue reading “Application Of Optical Current Sensors in Electric Substations”

Modern Methods Of Evaluating the Technical Condition of Power Transformers

Published by Tural Aliyev1, Aydin Aliyev2,Azerbaijan State Oil and İndustry University, Baku, Azerbaijan ORCID: 1. 0000-0003-0751-3952, 2. 0000-0002-1631-0543 Abstract. This article aims to shed light on the critical aspects of power transformer assessment and proposes avenues for improvement in current methodologies, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive and integrated approach to ensure the reliabilityContinue reading “Modern Methods Of Evaluating the Technical Condition of Power Transformers”

Considerations for Energy Saving and Street Lighting Lamps Replacement in Jordanian Roads

Published by Adnan M Al-Smadi, Tariq M Alrjoub, Yarmouk University, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Jordan ORCID:000-0003-3796-6805X Abstract. For the last several years, the demand for electricity in Jordan has increased. This increase is due to the change of climate conditions and high temperatures, which led to the increase of the use of air conditioningContinue reading “Considerations for Energy Saving and Street Lighting Lamps Replacement in Jordanian Roads”