Capabilities of Polish Power Plants – Advantages and Threats

Published by Paweł SZMITKOWSKI1, Sylwia ZAKRZEWSKA1, Agnieszka GIL2, Paweł ŚWIDERSKI1Siedlce University, Social Science and Security Institute (1), Siedlce University, Institute of Mathematics and Physics (2) Abstract. The Polish energy infrastructure is very diverse, both in terms of the distribution of power plants in particular regions of the country, as well as the fuels used inContinue reading “Capabilities of Polish Power Plants – Advantages and Threats”

Application of Additional Grounded Wires in High Voltage Overhead Power Lines to Reduce the Intensity of Electric Field Generated by Phase Wires

Pubsliehd by Jacek GUMIELA1, Dariusz SZTAFROWSKI1 Politechnika Wrocławska, Katedra Energoelektryki (1) Abstract. To minimize interference with the environment it is important to make every effort already at the design stage to spare the trouble associated with additional investment later on. Due to the value of land in urban areas, it is beneficial to take necessaryContinue reading “Application of Additional Grounded Wires in High Voltage Overhead Power Lines to Reduce the Intensity of Electric Field Generated by Phase Wires”

The use of Power Restoration Systems for Automation of Medium Voltage Distribution Grid

Published by Michał KONARSKI, Paweł WĘGIEREK, Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lublin, Poland Abstract. The article presents assumptions, characteristics and conclusions of functional tests of a pilot implementation of a power restoration system in one of the Distribution System Operators. The main objective of conducted and described tests wasContinue reading “The use of Power Restoration Systems for Automation of Medium Voltage Distribution Grid”

Selected Aspects of Photovoltaic Power Station Operation in the Power System

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”

A 3 kV DC Electric Traction System Modernisation for Increased Speed and Trains Power Demand – Problems of Analysis and Synthesis

Published by Adam SZELĄG, Tadeusz MACIOŁEK, Politechnika Warszawska, Instytut Maszyn Elektrycznych Abstract. A 3 kV DC supply system, used on railways in Poland, since 1936, has power delivery capacity that allows reaching by trains a maximum speed of 250 km/h. Currently, the maximum trains service speed on Polish railway is 160 km/h, although speed recordContinue reading “A 3 kV DC Electric Traction System Modernisation for Increased Speed and Trains Power Demand – Problems of Analysis and Synthesis”

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”

Electric Vehicles: A Data Science Perspective Review

Published by Dario Pevec *,† , Jurica Babic † and Vedran Podobnik †, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Zagreb 10000, Croatia;jurica.babic@fer.hr (J.B.); vedran.podobnik@fer.hr (V.P.)* Correspondence: dario.pevec@fer.hr† These authors contributed equally to this work. Abstract: Current trends are showing that the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has significantly increased over the lastContinue reading “Electric Vehicles: A Data Science Perspective Review”

Measuring and Diagnostic System for Analysis of Transformer Insulation by Return Voltage Method

Published by Milan ŠIMKO1, Daniel KORENČIAK1, Miroslav GUTTEN1, Richard JANURA1,University of Zilina, Slovakia (1) Abstract. The first part of paper deals with the base information about diagnostics and analysis of transformer insulating system in time domain. The second part of paper deals with proposal measuring system of moisture analysis by return voltage method (RVM) forContinue reading “Measuring and Diagnostic System for Analysis of Transformer Insulation by Return Voltage Method”

Electromagnetic Disturbances Propagation Along a Grounding Grid Subjected to Lightning Currents

Published by Rafael ALIPIO, Renan SEGANTINI, Federal Centre of Technological Education of Minas Gerais Abstract. This paper assesses the transient distribution of potentials along a grounding grid subjected to currents representative of first and subsequent strokes. It is shown that the transient non-uniform distribution of potential along the grounding system may lead to the flowContinue reading “Electromagnetic Disturbances Propagation Along a Grounding Grid Subjected to Lightning Currents”

Influence of Distributed Generation on Sectionalizing Switches Placement in MV Distribution Networks

Published by Wojciech BĄCHOREK1, Mariusz BENESZ1, AGH University of Science and Technology (1) Abstract. This paper presents the influence of distributed generation DG and reclosers placement on the reliability of distribution network. The brute force method and evolutionary algorithm were used to solve the optimization task. The placement of the switches was determined independently usingContinue reading “Influence of Distributed Generation on Sectionalizing Switches Placement in MV Distribution Networks”