scholarly journals Power Quality Enhancement of Nigerian Power Distribution Systems by Use of Distribution Static Compensator (D-STATCOM)

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nwohu Mark Ndubu
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Quality Enhancement ◽  
Power Distribution Systems ◽  
Static Compensator

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 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 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.

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.

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