Published by Bill William Howe, Sr. Program Manager, Power Quality, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA. Email: BHowe@epri.com Presented at 21st Annual PQSynergyTM International Conference & Exhibition, Sept 18th – 19th 2023. Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok, Thailand. Website: pqsynergy.com Author: Bill Howe, Sr. Program Manager, Power Quality, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA. Email: BHowe@epri.com Bill Howe is the Program Manager for PowerContinue reading “Various and Sundry PQ Ruminations”
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Monitoring the Impact of Prosumer Micro Installations on the Electrical Parameters of Low-Voltage Network Systems
Published by Paweł PIJARSKI, Sylwester ADAMEK, Robert JĘDRYCHOWSKI, Klara SEREJA, Lublin University of Technology, Department of Electrical Networks and Security Abstract. An increasing number of connected prosumer installations, mainly photovoltaic ones, can cause problems with the operation of lowvoltage networks such as voltage fluctuations. These problems can be solved by an adequate control of theContinue reading “Monitoring the Impact of Prosumer Micro Installations on the Electrical Parameters of Low-Voltage Network Systems”
Proactive PQ: Enabling Analytics and Initial Successes
Published by Bill William Howe, Sr. Program Manager, Power Quality, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA. Email: BHowe@epri.com Presented at 21st Annual PQSynergyTM International Conference & Exhibition, Sept 18th – 19th 2023. Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok, Thailand. Website: pqsynergy.com Author: Bill Howe, Sr. Program Manager, Power Quality, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA. Email: BHowe@epri.comContinue reading “Proactive PQ: Enabling Analytics and Initial Successes”
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”
Assessment of the Impact of the Micro Wind Turbine on the Power Quality in the Distribution Network
Published by Marek GAŁA, Andrzej JĄDERKO, Politechnika Częstochowska, Wydział Elektryczny Abstract. The article presents the principles of measurements and assessment of power quality characteristics, with the power supplied by the micro wind turbine connected to the distribution network. It describes the basic technical parameters of the vertical axis micro wind turbine 10 kW and theContinue reading “Assessment of the Impact of the Micro Wind Turbine on the Power Quality in the Distribution Network”
6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers
Published by Rakesh Kumar, EE Power – Technical Articles: 6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers, February 09, 2023. DC fast chargers pose significant challenges to a power grid. Know the six challenges while designing a DC fast charger to overcome the various power quality challenges. The design of a DC fast charger is basedContinue reading “6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers”
Electrical Power Quality and Harmonic Concerns
Published by Chuck Gougler, International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Magazine, Electrical Fundamentals – Electrical Power Quality and Harmonic Concerns, December 29, 2015 The Problem of Harmonics Harmonics are generated by nonlinear components in electrical systems, which distort the sine wave. Increasing usage of power electronics causes a corresponding increase in voltage distortion, or harmonics.Continue reading “Electrical Power Quality and Harmonic Concerns”
Selected Aspects of Electrical Equipment Operation with Respect to Power Quality and EMC
Published by Paweł A. MAZUREK, Lublin University of Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering and Electrotechnologies Abstract. The effectiveness of measures to improve the quality of electricity and the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical equipment is linked to limiting the disturbances introduced by receivers to the power grid and depends on the identification of such interference. TheContinue reading “Selected Aspects of Electrical Equipment Operation with Respect to Power Quality and EMC”
System and Equipment Grounding Safety
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: System and Equipment Grounding Safety, August 15, 2021. Grounding is used to provide a safe path for a fault current to flow. Grounding is an integral part of any properly operating electrical system. In residence, grounding protects the occupants by providing a safe pathway for unwanted electricityContinue reading “System and Equipment Grounding Safety”
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