Published by M. Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York | SUNY Buffalo · Department of Electrical Engineering BE(Elec), MS, MBA, Ph.D Abstract: This case study covers development of a single-phase, integrated, line voltage regulator and harmonics power conditioner for small capacity standby or mobile generators, supplying nonlinear loads, such as thoseContinue reading “Case Studies: Reactive Compensation and Harmonic Suppression – Line Voltage Regulator/Harmonic Power Conditioner”
Tag Archives: Reactive Power
Multi-Servers System with Firebird Database for Automatic Reactive Power Compensation
Published by Marian HYLA, Silesian University of Technology, Department of Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and Robotics Abstract. The paper presents the concept, implementation and operational effects of the multi-servers automatic reactive power compensation system in 6 kV industry electrical power grid. As controlled reactive power compensators were used synchronous motors, capacitors’ banks and passive filtersContinue reading “Multi-Servers System with Firebird Database for Automatic Reactive Power Compensation”
Reactive Power Compensation in a 6 kV Power Grid Supplying a 12-pulse Thyristor Hoisting Machine
Published by Marian HYLA, Silesian University of Technology, Department of Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and Robotics. ORCID: 0000-0001-6466-7398 Abstract. The paper presents the problems of the influence of a high power thyristor hoisting machine on the mine’s power supply grid. The results of the real object measurements when the machine is powered from a 12-pulseContinue reading “Reactive Power Compensation in a 6 kV Power Grid Supplying a 12-pulse Thyristor Hoisting Machine”
Selected Aspects of Photovoltaic Power Station Operation in the Power System
Published by Andrzej LANGE1, Marian PASKO2University of Warmia and Mazury, Department of Electrical and Power Engineering, Electronics and Automation (1), Silesian University of Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2) Abstract. This paper presents the results of a five-year study of a 1 MW photovoltaic power station in the Warmia and Mazury Province.Continue reading “Selected Aspects of Photovoltaic Power Station Operation in the Power System”
Hybrid Switch for Capacitors Bank used in Reactive Power Compensation
Published by Adam RUSZCZYK1, Krzysztof KÓSKA1, Konrad JANISZ2ABB Corporate Research Centre, Poland (1), AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland (2) Abstract. This paper describes new concept of a switch dedicated for control of three-phase capacitor bank used for low voltage, reactive power compensation. The proposed device utilizes fully controlled IGBT transistors that gives possibilityContinue reading “Hybrid Switch for Capacitors Bank used in Reactive Power Compensation”
Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods
Published by Ahmad Ezzeddine, EE Power – Technical Articles: Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods, December 15, 2022. This article introduces power factor correction, why it is needed, and how to design it for the system. Increasing photovoltaic penetration tied to the grid has caused many problems for utility providers. One of the main problems is thatContinue reading “Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods”
Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution System – Changing Paradigm
Published By M.L.Sachdeva, Former Chief Engineer, CEA & N.S.Sodha, Former Executive Director, PowerGrid. Conference on ‘Reliable & Quality Power’ on 30-31st May 2019 CBIP Conference Hall, New Delhi. Synopsis Reactive power compensation technologies inhibited in the Distribution system as also Power system of the Present (Conventional) and Power System of Future (Up-front Conventional cum Renewable ResourcesContinue reading “Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution System – Changing Paradigm “
What is Reactive Power?
Published by Peter W. Sauer, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, September 16th, 2003 Published in Power Systems Engineering Research Center (PSERC) Background Paper on Grid Reliability. Link: https://pserc.wisc.edu/resources/background.aspx Engineering talk Reactive power is a quantity that is normally only defined for alternating current (AC) electrical systems. Our U.S. interconnected gridContinue reading “What is Reactive Power?”
The Importance of Good Power Quality
Published by Dr. Kurt Schipman & Dr. François Delincé , ABB Power Quality Products, Belgium ABSTRACT This paper explains the problems that are due to poor Power Quality in electrical systems and shows their possible financial consequences. Power Quality is characterized by parameters that express harmonic pollution, reactive power, and load unbalance. The best possibleContinue reading “The Importance of Good Power Quality”
Smart Capacitor
Published by Wendy Wang, Jiangsu Modern Electric Technology Co., Ltd. The first developer of smart capacitor in China; Nantong, Jiangsu, China. Introduction Smart capacitor integrates such advanced technologies as modern measure-control, power electronics, network communication, automation control, power capacitor and others. It changes the outdated controller technology of traditional reactive power compensation device and theContinue reading “Smart Capacitor”
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