Tag Archives: Power Distribution

Phase-to-Phase Transients at Transformer Terminations During Utility Capacitor Switching

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Phase-to-Phase Transients at Transformer Terminations During Utility Capacitor Switching, Document ID: PQS0603, Date: January 1, 2006. Abstract: There are a number of important transient related concerns when transmission capacitor banks are applied. These concerns include insulation withstand level, switchgear capabilities, energy duties of protective devices, and system harmonicContinue reading “Phase-to-Phase Transients at Transformer Terminations During Utility Capacitor Switching”

Electrical System

Published by Bureau of Energy Efficiency Syllabus Electrical system: Electricity billing, Electrical load management and maximum demand control, Power factor improvement and its benefit, Selection and location of capacitors, Performance assessment of PF capacitors, Distribution and transformer losses. 1.1 Introduction to Electric Power Supply Systems Electric power supply system in a country comprises of generatingContinue reading “Electrical System”

Higher Harmonics Compensation in Grid-Connected PWM Converters for Renewable Energy Interface and Active Filtering

Published by Szymon PIASECKI1, Marek JASIŃSKI1, Krzysztof RAFAŁ1, Marek KORZENIEWSKI 2, Aritz MILICUA3, Politechnika Warszawska, Instytut Sterowania i Elektroniki Przemysłowej (1), Politechnika Białostocka, Katedra Energoelektroniki i Napędów Elektrycznych (2), Uniwersytet w Mondragon, Wydział Elektryczny (3) Abstract. The paper presents overview of high-order harmonics compensation methods applied for control of grid-connected converter. Two harmonic compensation methodsContinue reading “Higher Harmonics Compensation in Grid-Connected PWM Converters for Renewable Energy Interface and Active Filtering”

Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers

Published by Mariusz NAJGEBAUER, Krzysztof CHWASTEK, Jan SZCZYGŁOWSKI,Institute of Power Engineering, Częstochowa University of Technology Abstract. The paper presented the possibilities of improvement in properties of electric distribution transformers through the use of new soft magnetic materials, mainly amorphous alloys, as transformer cores. The properties of amorphous were compared to conventional electrical steel sheets. EconomicContinue reading “Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers”

Hybrid Power System of Public Lighting in Smaller Villages

Published by Stanislav MIŠÁK, Jaroslav ŠNOBL, František DOSTÁL, Daniel DIVIŠ, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava Abstract. This article deals with the possibility of public lighting power from renewable resources, it means of a hybrid system consisting of solar panels and wind power. The factual data for dimensioning the system was obtainedby extensive exploration ofContinue reading “Hybrid Power System of Public Lighting in Smaller Villages”

2017 Opportunities and Challenges… A View From PJM Interconnection

Published by Craig Glazer, Vice President-Federal Government Policy, PJM Interconnection. WIRES University, Congressional Briefing, Date: February 16, 2017. Presented by WIRES – a national coalition of entities dedicated to investment in a strong, well-planned and environmentally beneficial electricity high voltage transmission system in the US.

Transmission 101: The Fundamentals of High Voltage Transmission

Published by Adriann (Andee) McCoy, Vice President, Western Region, Smart WiresEmail: Andee@smartwires.comDate: February 16, 2017 Presented by WIRES – a national coalition of entities dedicated to investment in a strong, well-planned and environmentally beneficial electricity high voltage transmission system in the US.

Distribution System Transient Measurement Data Evaluation

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Distribution System Transient Measurement Data Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1012, Date: October 15, 2010. Abstract: This case study presents a utility distribution system transient measurement data analysis. The distribution system included a number of feeders that supplied a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The causes of theContinue reading “Distribution System Transient Measurement Data Evaluation”