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”

Identification of Electric Field Strength in Aircrafts

Published by 1. Joanna MICHAŁOWSKA1, 2. Paweł TOMIŁO2, 3. Jarosław PYTKA2, 4. Łukasz PUZIO1, 5. Arkadiusz TOFIL1, The University College of Applied Science in Chelm (1), Lublin University of Technology (2) ORCID: 1.0000-0002-2353-6305, 2. 0000-0003-4461-3194, 3. 0000-0002-5474-3585, 4. 0000-0002-7116-8586, 5. 0000-0003-2392-6597 Abstract. The development of new technologies contributes to an increase in the value ofContinue reading “Identification of Electric Field Strength in Aircrafts”

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”

Determination of the Place and Degree of Damage Insulation in Cables

Published by Nahid MUFIDZADA1, Gulgaz İSMAYILOVA2, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Power Faculty, “Electroenergetics” department, Baku, AzerbaijanORCID: 0000-0003-4063-2128, 0000-0003-0063-2020 Abstract. A new method has been developed to determine the location and degree of insulation damage in cables. An electrical circuit is defined, using which this task is performed. According to this scheme, one endContinue reading “Determination of the Place and Degree of Damage Insulation in Cables”

Power Quality Analysis: Case Study for Induction Motor and 110/35kV Substation

Published by 1. Nuri Berisha, 2. Bahri Prebreza*, 3. Petrit Emini, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of PrishtinaORCID: 1. 0000-0001-8615-637X; 2. 0000-0003-1950-026X; 3. 0000-0002-2833-9001 Abstract. Power system harmonics have a significant impact on the efficiency, reliability, and stability of the system. Low power quality is determined by undervoltages and overvoltages, dips and swells,Continue reading “Power Quality Analysis: Case Study for Induction Motor and 110/35kV Substation”

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”

PQ Secure

Published by Unipower AB, Metallgatan 4C, 44132 Alingsås, Sweden. Email: info@unipower.se PQ Secure – Power Quality Management System   The quality of your power is extremely important as disturbances or short outages can cause major problems for your equipment and systems. We have created a Power Quality Management System that will assist you in monitoring your systemContinue reading “PQ Secure”

Ultra–Fast Charging of Electric Bus Fleet and its Impact on Power Quality Parameters

Published by 1. Aleksander CHUDY, 2. Paweł A. MAZUREK, Lublin University of Technology ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-3183-8450, 2. 0000-0002-7098-2084 Abstract. The research focused on one–week long measurement of power quality parameters at the connection point of a 450 kW charging station (pantograph type) in the distribution substation. The bus terminal was equipped with 1200 kVA 15.75/0.42Continue reading “Ultra–Fast Charging of Electric Bus Fleet and its Impact on Power Quality Parameters”

Analysis of Seasonality and Causes of Equipment and Facility Failures in Electric Power Distribution Networks

Published by Andrzej Ł. CHOJNACKI, Kielce University of Technology, Department of Power Engineering ORCID: 0000-0002-9227-7538 Abstract. The article presents the results of analyses concerning the seasonality and causes of damage to equipment and facilities operated in 110kV, MV and LV power distribution networks. These facilities include 110kV overhead lines, 110kV/SN substations, MV overhead and cableContinue reading “Analysis of Seasonality and Causes of Equipment and Facility Failures in Electric Power Distribution Networks”

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”