Impact of Ambient Temperature on the Failure Intensity of Overhead MV Power Lines

Published by Andrzej Ł. Chojnacki, Kielce University of Technology, Department of Power EngineeringORCID: 0000-0002-9227-7538 Abstract. The article presents the influence of weather conditions, represented by the ambient temperature, for the intensity of the failure of MV overhead power lines. It presents the mechanisms of damaging the equipment by the high and low temperatures. It showsContinue reading “Impact of Ambient Temperature on the Failure Intensity of Overhead MV Power Lines”

Small Hydropower Plant with Variable Speed PM Generator

Published by Witold MAZGAJ, Zbigniew SZULAR, Tomasz WĘGIEL, Tadeusz SOBCZYK, Politechnika Krakowska, Instytut Elektromechanicznych Przemian Energii Abstract. This paper presents a new concept of a Small Hydropower Plant (SHP) which is based on a permanent magnet generator (PM generator) with a propeller turbine integrated with the generator rotor. The PM generator can work at aContinue reading “Small Hydropower Plant with Variable Speed PM Generator”

The Optimisation of the Usage of Electricity from a Wind Turbine in a Household

Published by Wiesław MICZULSKI1, Oliwia PERS2, Uniwersytet Zielonogórski, Instytut Metrologii, Elektroniki i Informatyki (1), ETB Solution GmbH (2) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-8175-0078; 2. 0000-0002-2962-5261 Abstract. The article presents the concept of an algorithm that optimizes energy management in a household. The algorithm optimizes the usage of the energy from a wind turbine and ensures the greatestContinue reading “The Optimisation of the Usage of Electricity from a Wind Turbine in a Household”

Improvement of Energy Quality through the Application of BtB STATCOM in a Power System

Published by 1. Kheira BELHACEL1, 2. Mohamed BOUDIAF2, 3. Mohamed MOUDJAHED3, 4. Abderrahmane BERKANI4, L2GEGI Laboratory, Electrical Engineering Department, Ibn Khaldoun University, Tiaret, Algeria (1, 3, 4). LAADI Laboratory, Electrical Engineering Department, ZIANE Achour University, Djelfa, Algeria (2) Abstract. Currently and in the last few years, the subject of integrating FACTS in a power systemContinue reading “Improvement of Energy Quality through the Application of BtB STATCOM in a Power System”

Performance Comparison of Harmonic Filters in an Industrial Power System for Harmonic Distortion Reduction

Published by 1. Estifanos Dagnew Mitiku1, 2. Gebrie Teshome Aduye2, 3. S. Abdul Rahman3, 4. Mahilet Mentesinot Abuhay4, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, University of Gondar, Ethiopia (1, 2, 3), Industrial Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, University of Gondar, Ethiopia (4) ORCID. 1. 0000-0002-6613-3979, 2. 0000-0003-1184-9184, 3. 0000-0003-0134-8028, 4. 0000-0001-7554-8562 Abstract: TheContinue reading “Performance Comparison of Harmonic Filters in an Industrial Power System for Harmonic Distortion Reduction”

Test Stand for Testing and Diagnostics of Medium Voltage Vacuum Interrupters

Published by Paweł WĘGIEREK, Michał LECH, Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Abstract. The article presents the detailed construction and capabilities of a research station for the diagnosis and testing of vacuum interrupters used in medium voltage electrical switching devices. The correct functioning of the stand has been confirmed byContinue reading “Test Stand for Testing and Diagnostics of Medium Voltage Vacuum Interrupters”

A Statistical Analysis of Wind Speed Probabilistic Distributions for the Wind Power Assessment in Different Regions

Published by 1. Yuly Bay, 2. Nikolay Ruban, 3. Mikhail Andreev, 4. Alexandr Gusev, Tomsk Polytechnic University. ORCID. 1. 0000-0001-9928-408X, 2. 0000-0003-1396-9104, 3. 0000-0002-6420-4374, 4. 0000-0003-0814-2356 Abstract. The penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) into the electricity supply is gaining popularity all over the world, including countries that have large oil and gas reserves, sinceContinue reading “A Statistical Analysis of Wind Speed Probabilistic Distributions for the Wind Power Assessment in Different Regions”

Intelligent Fault Location Algorithms for Distributed Generation Distribution Networks: A Review

Published by 1. Diego GIRAL-RAMÍREZ1, 2. Cesar HERNÁNDEZ-SUAREZ1, 3. José CORTES-TORRES2,Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia (1)Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia (2)ORCID: 1. 0000-0001-9983-4555, 2. 0000-0002-7974-5560, 3. 0000-0001-9232-6785 Abstract. Distributed Generation (DG) is a small-scale technology linked to consumers through the distribution system and has a high potential for technical, economic, andContinue reading “Intelligent Fault Location Algorithms for Distributed Generation Distribution Networks: A Review”

Overview of Control System Topology of Flywheel Energy Storage System in Renewable Energy Application for Alternative Power Plant

Published by M.S. ALI1,2, Mahidur R SARKER3, Mohamad Hanif Md SAAD3, Ramizi MOHAMED1, 1Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia; 2Electrical Engineering Department, German-Malaysian Institute , Jalan Ilmiah, Taman Universiti,43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia; 3Institute of IR 4.0, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi,Continue reading “Overview of Control System Topology of Flywheel Energy Storage System in Renewable Energy Application for Alternative Power Plant”

Mini Hydro Power Plant Connected to 20 kV Network as a Replacement of Diesel Power Plant

Published by Ikhlas KITTA1, Salama MANJANG1, Ida RACHMANIAR1, Wahyu SANTOSO1, Makmur SAINI2, Hasanuddin University (1), State Polytechnic of Ujung Pandang (2), Indonesia Abstract. Renewable energy power plants such as Mini Hydro Power Plants are currently being developed in Indonesia to fulfill electrical energy. Generally, the location of the Mini Hydro Power Plant (MHPP) far fromContinue reading “Mini Hydro Power Plant Connected to 20 kV Network as a Replacement of Diesel Power Plant”