Basic Electric Power Utilization—Loads, Load Characterization, and Load Modeling
Basic Load Characterization Load characterization involves understanding the nature and behavior of different types of electrical loads. Loads can be…
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Introduction to Power Quality
Electric Power Quality: A Rising Concern Electric power quality has emerged as a significant area within electric power engineering, driven…
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Harmonics in Power Systems
Defining Harmonics Harmonics are voltage or current waveforms at multiples of the fundamental frequency. They distort the overall waveform, leading…
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Voltage Sags
Characteristics and Origins of Voltage Sags Voltage sags are short-duration reductions in voltage magnitude, often caused by faults in the…
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Voltage Fluctuations and Lamp Flicker
Understanding Voltage Flicker Voltage flicker is caused by small, rapid changes in voltage levels, which can result in noticeable variations…
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Power Quality Monitoring
Selecting Monitoring Points Effective power quality monitoring begins with selecting appropriate monitoring points within the electrical system. These points should…
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STATCOM versus SVC
The main difference between a STATCOM and an SVC is the way they operate: a STATCOM works as a controllable…
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE DSTATCOM
Basically, the DSTATCOM system is comprised of three main parts: a Voltage Source Converter (VSC), a set of coupling reactors…
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OPERATING MODES OF THYRISTOR CONTROLLED SERIES COMPENSATOR (TCSC)
TCSC is used to decrease or increase overall effective series transmission impedance from sending end to the receiving end so…
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CAUSES OF LONG INTERRUPTIONS
Long interruptions are always due to component outages. Component outages are due to three different causes: I. A fault occurs…