Communication Research of Protective Relays for Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks

Published by 1. Róbert Štefko1, Zsolt Čonka1, Michal Kolcun, 2. Viktor Jurák2, 3. Judith Pálfi3, Technical University of Košice (1), Brno University of Technology (2), Óbuda University (3) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-2477-4559, 0000-0001-6620-4354, 0000-0002-8041-9076; 2. 0000-0002-6832-7654 Abstract. The penetration of renewable energy sources into the electricity distribution network causes changes in power flows, making conventional protectionContinue reading “Communication Research of Protective Relays for Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks”

Presentation Harmonics Distortion of Power Waveforms Signals

Published by Małgorzata ZYGARLICKA1, Jarosław ZYGARLICKI2, Politechnika Opolska, Instytut Automatyki i Informatyki (1) Politechnika Opolska, Instytut Elektroenergetyki i Energii Odnawialnej (2) Abstract. The paper presents a new proposal for the presentation of the harmonic distortion of the power signals. The proposed method uses a simplified method of harmonic analysis – five ordinates method by whichContinue reading “Presentation Harmonics Distortion of Power Waveforms Signals”

Generation of High-Voltage Solitons in a Non-Linear Transmission Line

Published by 1. Andrzej FARYŃSKI1, 2. Zbigniew ZIÓŁKOWSKI1, 3. Przemysław SUL2, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) (1), Warsaw University of Technology (2)ORCID: 1. 000-0008-1232-2747; 2. 000-0002-7713-0271; 3. 0000-0002-4327-9334 Abstract. The article describes research, the main aim of which was to present the method of generating high-voltage impulses – solitons using a non-linear NLTL transmissionContinue reading “Generation of High-Voltage Solitons in a Non-Linear Transmission Line”

Planning and Performing a Power Quality Survey

Published by Dranetz Technologies, Support – Technical Documents, Application Note, website: dranetz.com, 800-372-6832 (U.S & Canada) +1-732-287-3680 (International). INTRODUCTION The power quality survey is the first, and perhaps most important, step in identifying and solving power problems. Power problems can harm equipment performance and reduce reliability, lower productivity and profitability, and even pose personnel safetyContinue reading “Planning and Performing a Power Quality Survey”

Distance Protection Operation During Earth-Faults in High Voltage Networks with Cable Inserts

Published by 1. Dominik DUDA, 2. Krzysztof MAŹNIEWSKI, 3. Bernard WITEK, Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Power System and ControlORCID: 1. 0000-0003-3247-2814; 2. 0000-0003-4357-6432, 3. 0000-0001-6732-9298 Abstract. Selected problems occurring in distance protection systems during earth faults in high voltage overhead cable lines (HV) were analyzed. The Alternative Transients ProgramContinue reading “Distance Protection Operation During Earth-Faults in High Voltage Networks with Cable Inserts”

Connection of Photovoltaic Sources to the Low Voltage Distribution Network vs. Risk of Overloading the Transformer Station. Part 2: Simulation Analysis

Published by 1. Magdalena UDZIK1, 2. Krzysztof ŁOWCZOWSKI1, 3. Józef Jacek ZAWODNIAK2,Politechnika Poznańska, Instytut Elektroenergetyki (1), Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich Oddział Gorzowski (2) ORCID: 10000-0002-4959-2751.; 2. 0000-0002-4196-0492 Scopus: 3. 36620039300 Abstract. The article is the second part of the analysis of the impact of connecting PV sources to the low voltage distribution network on the riskContinue reading “Connection of Photovoltaic Sources to the Low Voltage Distribution Network vs. Risk of Overloading the Transformer Station. Part 2: Simulation Analysis”

Analysis of Annual Load Variability in the Polish Electric Power System

Published by Kornelia BANASIK1, Andrzej Ł. CHOJNACKI2, Agata KAŹMIERCZYK3, Kielce University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Computer Science, Department of Power Engineering, Power Electronics and Electrical MachinesORCID: 1. 0000-0002-6629-8650; 2.0000-0002-9227-7538; 3. 0000-0002-4247-4904 Abstract: The paper presents an analysis of the annual variability of power system loads in Poland over a periodContinue reading “Analysis of Annual Load Variability in the Polish Electric Power System”

UPS Problem at Datacentre

Published by Unipower AB, Case Study: UPS Problem at Datacentre, Date: January 29th, 2017. Email: info@unipower.se Summary A software development company builds a new datacentre and experience problems with the UPS units and a hard drive failure. A monitoring system, PQ Secure from Unipower AB, was installed and it could be determined that the UPS units,Continue reading “UPS Problem at Datacentre”

Modelling and Analysis of SA-SPV System with Bi-Directional Inverter for Lighting Load

Published by Mustafa Hussein Ibrahim1, Muhammed A Ibrahim2, Salam Ibrahim khather3, University of Mosul (1), Ninevah University (2,3) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-9950-6524, 2. 0000-0003-4818-1245, 3. 0000-0002-9082-2360 Abstract. The standalone solar photovoltaic system (SA-SPV) is an appealing alternative for carrying out the electrification process in rural regions through packages in lots of countries. The photovoltaic systems areContinue reading “Modelling and Analysis of SA-SPV System with Bi-Directional Inverter for Lighting Load”

Example of Frequency Variations causing SlowScan Recording

Published by Jonny Carlsson, Unipower AB, Case Study: Example of Frequency Variations causing SlowScan Recording, Date: October 25th, 2011. http://www.unipower.se In the following examples a Unipower UP2210 Power Quality meter is measuring SlowScan events. The SlowScan trig level is set to 50Hz +- 0.15Hz with a recorder time of 120 seconds. Example 1:The voltage level isContinue reading “Example of Frequency Variations causing SlowScan Recording”