scholarly journals Optimal Selection of Metering Points for Power Quality Measurements in Distribution System

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1202
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Piatek ◽  
Andrzej Firlit ◽  
Krzysztof Chmielowiec ◽  
Mateusz Dutka ◽  
Szymon Barczentewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
State Estimation ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Optimal Selection ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Observability Analysis ◽  
Selection Of

Quality of power supply in power distribution systems requires continuous measurement using power quality analyzers installed in the grid. The paper reviews the published methods for optimal location of metering points in distribution systems in the context of power quality metering and assessment. Three methods have been selected for detailed analysis and comparative tests. It has been found that utilization of the methods is possible, but their performance varies highly depending on the test grid’s topology. Since the methods rely on the state estimation approach, their performance is strictly related to observability analysis. It has been found that standard observability analysis used for typical state estimation problem yields ambiguous results when applied to power quality assessment. Inherited properties of the selected methods are also analyzed, which allows for the formulation of general recommendations about optimal selection of metering points in a distribution system.

scholarly journals Impact of Harmonics on Power Quality and Losses in Power Distribution Systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 166 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Jawad Ghorbani ◽  
Hossein Mokhtari
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Equivalent Model ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Nonlinear Loads ◽  
Distribution Feeder ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the harmonic distortion and losses in power distribution systems due to the dramatic increase of nonlinear loads. This paper tries to determine the amount of the harmonics generated by nonlinear loads in residential, commercial and office loads in distribution feeders and estimates the energy losses due to these harmonics. Norton equivalent modeling technique has been used to model the nonlinear loads. The presented harmonic Norton equivalent models of the end user appliances are accurately obtained based on the experimental data taken from the laboratory measurements. A 20 kV/400V distribution feeder is simulated to analyze the impact of nonlinear loads on feeder harmonic distortion level and losses. The model follows a “bottom-up” approach, starting from end users appliances Norton equivalent model and then modeling residential, commercial and office loads. Two new indices are introduced by the authors to quantize the effect of each nonlinear appliance on the power quality of a distribution feeder and loads are ranked based on these new defined indices. The simulation results show that harmonic distortion in distribution systems can increase power losses up to 20%.

scholarly journals Simplified Method for Single Line to Ground-Fault Location in Electrical Power Distribution Systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Mustapha Zahri ◽  
Youssef Menchafou ◽  
Hassane El Markhi ◽  
Mohamed Habibi
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Fault Location ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Single Line ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Ground Fault

<p>Power distribution systems play important roles in modern society. When distribution system outages occur, speedy and precise fault location is crucial in accelerating system restoration, reducing outage time and significantly improving system reliability, and then improves the quality of services and customer satisfaction. In this paper, we propose a reduced algorithm utilizing the sum of sending-end currents of the three phases to calculate the fault current, and therefore, avoid the iterative aspect of the classic algorithm for single line to ground fault location and reduce its computational charge. The test results are obtained from the numerical simulation using the data of a distribution line recognized in the literature.</p>

Power Quality Enhancement Using a Novel Hybrid Active Power Filter Device Under Nonlinear Loads

2012 ◽  
Vol 516-517 ◽  
pp. 1419-1424
Author(s):  
Wei Jun Yun ◽  
Gang Yao ◽  
Li Dan Zhou ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Jun Min Pan
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Active Power Filter ◽  
Active Power ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Nonlinear Loads ◽  
Power Filter ◽  
Hybrid Active Power Filter

Nonlinear loads generate a large amount of characteristic harmonics , deteriorate the power quality of power distribution systems in Advanced manufacturing enterprises. In this paper a novel hybrid active power filter is proposed which consists of a series thyristor switched filter (TSF) and small rated shunt active power filter(APF). TSF is tuned at fifth and seventh order harmonic frequencies. Consequently APF compensates for third and other order harmonics, unbalance current and reactive power. A new control method based on PHC strategy is presented for APF. The device has already got an application in one of the transformer substations of a automobile factory. It’s revealed that the proposed device can improve the power factor , reduce the harmonics injection and enhancement power quality of the power distribution systems.

Unit Template Based Control of PV-DSTATCOM

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Gunjan Varshney ◽  
Durg S. Chauhan ◽  
Madhukar P. Dave ◽  
Nitin
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Quality Issues ◽  
Static Compensator

Background: In modern electrical power distribution systems, Power Quality has become an important concern due to the escalating use of automatic, microprocessor and microcontroller based end user applications. Methods: In this paper, power quality improvement has done using Photovoltaic based Distribution Static Compensator (PV-DSTATCOM). Complete simulation modelling and control of Photovoltaic based Distribution Static Compensator have been provided in the presented paper. In this configuration, DSTATCOM is fed by solar photovoltaic array and PV module is also helpful to maintain the DC link voltage. The switching of PV-STATCOM is controlled by Unit template based control theory. Results: The performance of PV-DSTATCOM has been evaluated for Unity Power Factor (UPF) and AC Voltage Control (ACVC) modes. Here, for studying the power quality issues three-phase distribution system is considered and results have been verified through simulation based on MATLAB software. Conclusion: Different power quality issues and their improvement are studied and presented here for harmonic reduction, DC voltage regulation and power factor correction.

scholarly journals A Game-Theoretic Loss Allocation Approach in Power Distribution Systems with High Penetration of Distributed Generations

Mathematics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Pourahmadi ◽  
Payman Dehghanian
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Loss Allocation ◽  
Distributed Generators ◽  
High Penetration ◽  
Game Theoretic ◽  
Allocation Approach

Allocation of the power losses to distributed generators and consumers has been a challenging concern for decades in restructured power systems. This paper proposes a promising approach for loss allocation in power distribution systems based on a cooperative concept of game-theory, named Shapley Value allocation. The proposed solution is a generic approach, applicable to both radial and meshed distribution systems as well as those with high penetration of renewables and DG units. With several different methods for distribution system loss allocation, the suggested method has been shown to be a straight-forward and efficient criterion for performance comparisons. The suggested loss allocation approach is numerically investigated, the results of which are presented for two distribution systems and its performance is compared with those obtained by other methodologies.

scholarly journals Soft-Switching Full-Bridge Converter with Multiple-Input Sources for DC Distribution Applications

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 775
Author(s):  
Sheng-Yu Tseng ◽  
Jun-Hao Fan
Keyword(s):  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Soft Switching ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Distribution Method ◽  
Dc Distribution ◽  
Multiple Input

Due to the advantages of power supply systems using the DC distribution method, such as a conversion efficiency increase of about 5–10%, a cost reduction of about 15–20%, etc., AC power distribution systems will be replaced by DC power distribution systems in the future. This paper adopts different converters to generate DC distribution system: DC/DC converter with PV arrays, power factor correction with utility line and full-bridge converter with multiple input sources. With this approach, the proposed full-bridge converter with soft-switching features for generating a desired voltage level in order to transfer energy to the proposed DC distribution system. In addition, the proposed soft-switching full-bridge converter is used to generate the DC voltage and is applied to balance power between the PV arrays and the utility line. Due to soft-switching features, the proposed full-bridge converter can be operated with zero-voltage switching (ZVS) at the turn-on transition to increase conversion efficiency. Finally, a prototype of the proposed full-bridge converter under an input voltage of DC 48 V, an output voltage of 24 V, a maximum output current of 21 A and a maximum output power of 500 W was implemented to prove its feasibility. From experimental results, it can be found that its maximum conversion efficiency is 92% under 50% of full-load conditions. It was shown to be suitable for DC distribution applications.

scholarly journals Complete power distribution system representation and state determination for fault location

DYNA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 82 (192) ◽  
pp. 141-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andres Felipe Panesso-Hernández ◽  
Juan Mora-Flórez ◽  
Sandra Pérez-Londoño
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Fault Location ◽  
Estimation Error ◽  
Distance Estimation ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Line Load ◽  
Power Distribution System ◽  
Line Section

<p>The impedance-based approaches for fault location in power distribution systems determine a faulted line section. Next, these require of the estimation of the voltages and currents at one or both section line ends to exactly determine the fault location. It is a challenge because in most of the power distribution systems, measurements are only available at the main substation.  This document presents a modeling proposal of the power distribution system and an easy implementation method to estimate the voltages and currents at the faulted line section, using the measurements at the main substation, the line, load, transformer parameters and other serial and shunt connected devices and the power system topology. The approach here proposed is tested using a fault locator based on superimposed components, where the distance estimation error is lower than 1.5% in all of the cases. </p>

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