Published by Fabrice GONÇALVES, António LEBRE, Pedro VELOSO, Fernando BASTIÃO, Nuno MELO, DP Distribuição – Portugal. Emails: fabrice.goncalves@edp.pt, antoniojose.lebrecardoso@edp.pt, pedro.veloso@edp.pt, fernando.bastiao@edp.pt, nuno.melo@edp.pt 24th International Conference & Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED). 12-15 June 2017. ABSTRACT EDP Distribuição, as distribution system operator (DSO), has been developing an ambitious Power Quality (PQ) monitoring program. This paper aimsContinue reading “EDP Distribuição’s Development of Support Tools and Platforms for Power Quality Management and Analysis”
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METSyS Panel Capacity Analyzer (PCA)
Published by POWERetc Corporation, Corporate Headquarters,3350 Scott Blvd, Bldg. 55-03, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Phone: (408) 540-3199 Email: info@poweretc.com, Website: poweretc.com The Right Tool for Conducting a Connected Load Study to Confirm Panel Capacity The METSyS Panel Capacity Analyzer (PCA) is a specially-designed instrument for measuring and recording 3- or 4-phase current to confirm the distribution panel’sContinue reading “METSyS Panel Capacity Analyzer (PCA)”
Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration
Published by Simon Mugo, EE Power – Technical Articles: Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration, November 04, 2022. This article will guide engineers and technicians through procedures, precautions, and the importance of carrying out electrical energy meter calibration. All electrical and electronic measuring equipment is prone to errors caused by external or internal factors. The errors can be removedContinue reading “Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration”
Power Quality in the Portuguese Distribution Network
Published by António LEBRE, Fernando BASTIÃO Nuno MELO, Luísa JORGE Pedro VELOSO, António BLANCO, EDP Distribuição – Portugal. Emails: antoniojose.lebrecardoso@edp.pt, nuno.melo@edp.pt, pedro.veloso@edp.pt, fernando.bastiao@edp.pt, luisa.jorge@edp.pt, antonio.blanco@edp.pt ABSTRACT There is an increase in the quantity and in the variety of challenges faced by distribution network operators, concerning to Power Quality (PQ). EDP Distribuição, in Portugal, has beenContinue reading “Power Quality in the Portuguese Distribution Network”
Power Quality Monitoring Part 2: Design Considerations for a Standards-Compliant Power Quality Meter
Published by Jose Mendi, EE Power – Technical Articles: Power Quality Monitoring Part 2: Design Considerations for a Standards-Compliant Power Quality Meter, May 18, 2023. This article explains how to efficiently design a standards-compliant power quality measurement instrument using a ready-to-use platform that accelerates development. It discusses solutions for designing Class A and Class S meters,Continue reading “Power Quality Monitoring Part 2: Design Considerations for a Standards-Compliant Power Quality Meter”
Power Quality Monitoring Part 1: The Importance of Standards-Compliant Power Quality Measurements
Published by Jose Mendi, EE Power – Technical Articles: Power Quality Monitoring Part 1: The Importance of Standards-Compliant Power Quality Measurements, May 17, 2023. This article discusses the importance of power quality (PQ) measurements in today’s electric infrastructure and reviews areas of application for PQ monitoring. It will cover the IEC standard for power quality andContinue reading “Power Quality Monitoring Part 1: The Importance of Standards-Compliant Power Quality Measurements”
Harmonic Measurement in Electrical Networks
Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter M. Power harmonics management – Harmonic measurement in electrical networks Procedures for harmonic measurement Harmonic measurements are carried out on industrial or commercial sites: • Preventively, to obtain an overall idea on distribution-network status (network mapping),• In view of corrective action, to determine the origin of a disturbance and determineContinue reading “Harmonic Measurement in Electrical Networks”
General Reference – Using Simulations and Measurements in PQ Analysis
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: General Reference – Using Simulations and Measurements in PQ Analysis, Document ID: PQS0309, Date: April 16, 2003. Abstract: Simulations provide a convenient means to characterize power quality problems, predict disturbance characteristics, and evaluate possible solutions to problems. They should be performed in conjunction with monitoring efforts and measurementsContinue reading “General Reference – Using Simulations and Measurements in PQ Analysis”
Dranetz HDPQ Plus & SP Products and IEEE 519-2014
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Application Note Introduction IEEE Std. 519-2014, IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems is the most current recommended practice from the IEEE related to harmonics measurement and compliance. Although the recommended practices from the IEEE are usually only followed in North America, IEEE 519-2014 is usedContinue reading “Dranetz HDPQ Plus & SP Products and IEEE 519-2014”
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