Published by Elshad Safiyev1, Saida Kerimova2, Kubra Mukhtarova3, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University ORCID: 1. 0009-0005-4971-1721 Abstract. The article describes in detail the causes of electric danger, the types of its effects on the human body, and ways to protect against the danger. Schemes of connecting people to single-phase and two-phase current circuits andContinue reading “Research of Some Problems of Electrical Safety”
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Power Quality Measurements from the Spain – Portugal Blackout
Published by Mr. Thomas Ottosson, Managing Director, Unipower AB, Sweden. Email: thomas.ottosson@unipower.se . Website: unipower.se Source URL: https://pqsynergy.com/assets/files/Power-QualityMeasurementsfromtheSpainPortugalBlackout.pdf
Overloaded Service
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Case Study A busy trading floor was experiencing difficulties with their six air handling units, which were fed from a single 480V, 400-amp service. The units were malfunctioning, stalling and at times were unable to start, causing the temperature in the control room to rise to unacceptable levels. A Dranetz Power PlatformContinue reading “Overloaded Service”
Glass Factory Failure of Electronic Controls
Published by Dranetz Technologies, Inc., Case Study The customer was experiencing repeated failures electronic controls and instruments in a new glass factory. The factory had been imported from a 60hz country to a 50hz country. In this case, the new factory capacity was reduced by 50% or more do the frequent shut downs and stoppages. The costContinue reading “Glass Factory Failure of Electronic Controls”
Localizing Faults in Power Transmission Line with Applying Signals of Directional Elements at Both Line Ends
Published by 1. Justyna HERLENDER, 2. Jan IŻYKOWSKI, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical Power Engineering Professor emeritus. ORCID 1. 0000-0002-9469-4546; 2. 0000-0002-1048-551 Abstract. This paper presents the algorithm intended for localizing faults in a power transmission line for an inspection-repair purpose. Its innovative element is that aContinue reading “Localizing Faults in Power Transmission Line with Applying Signals of Directional Elements at Both Line Ends”
Selected Voltage Control Methods in LV Local Distribution Grids with High Penetration of PV
Published by Paweł SZCZEŚNIAK1, Piotr POWROŹNIK2, Elżbieta SZTAJMEC3, University of Zielona Góra, Institute of Automatic Control, Electronics and Electrical Engineering (1), University of Zielona Góra, Institute of Metrology, Electronics and Computer Science (2), Rzeszow University of Technology, Departament of Power Electronics and Power Engineering (3)ORCID: 1.0000-0002-5822-3878; 2.0000-0001-7485-9959; 3.0000-0002-2125-0207 Abstract. The growth in new prosumer electricityContinue reading “Selected Voltage Control Methods in LV Local Distribution Grids with High Penetration of PV”
Fiber Optic Technology for Pressure Measurements in High Voltage Switchgear
Published by 1. Damian KOSTYŁA1, 2. Paweł WĘGIEREK1, 3. Michał LECH1,Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1)ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-9012-0158; 2. 0000-0002-0812-3414; 3. 0000-0002-4732-2459 Abstract. The paper presents a review of traditional and fiber optic methods dedicated to pressure measurement in the context of ongoing research work on the development ofContinue reading “Fiber Optic Technology for Pressure Measurements in High Voltage Switchgear”
Power Consumption Control and Monitor using IoT Platform for Smart Office
Published by 1. Sahapong SOMWONG1, 2. Kritsada PUANGSUWAN2,Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Songkhla, Thailand (1),Faculty of Science and Industrial Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Surat Thani, Thailand (2) ORCID: (1) 0000-0002-2693-494X; (2) 0000-0003-1613-0611 Abstract. This paper reports the study to design and develop a system for controlling and displayingContinue reading “Power Consumption Control and Monitor using IoT Platform for Smart Office”
What Caused the Big Blackout in Spain and Portugal?
Published by Unipower AB, Metallgatan 4C, 44132 Alingsås, Sweden. Email: info@unipower.se On 28 April 2025, at 12:33 CET, the power systems of Spain and Portugal experienced a total blackout. Investigation is still in progress. Above and below is 30 minutes of high-resolution waveform data we could extract from a meter in the Portuguese grid. We couldContinue reading “What Caused the Big Blackout in Spain and Portugal?”
Impact of Renewable Resources Penetration on Maximum Loading Point and Dynamic Voltage Stability
Published by 1. Benalia Nadia1, 2. Ben Si Ali Nadia1, 3.Zerzouri Nora1, Badji Mokhtar Annaba University B.P 2300 Annaba Algeria. ORCID: 1. 0000-0003-4819-5313; 2. 0000-0001-7248-4823; 3. 0000-0003-1209-4617 Abstract. This paper presents the impact of a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) generator with a wind turbine on dynamic voltage stability and maximum loading point by considering the PV-windContinue reading “Impact of Renewable Resources Penetration on Maximum Loading Point and Dynamic Voltage Stability”
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