This document provides an overview and analysis of the European standard EN 50160, which specifies the characteristics of voltages in public distribution systems.
The standard defines various voltage parameters and provides permissible ranges for things like voltage magnitude, frequency, dips, interruptions, harmonics and more. However, the limits in EN 50160 are quite broad to allow for technical and economic feasibility. The standard also does not apply under abnormal conditions.
EN 50160 requirements differ significantly from EMC standards which apply more stringent limits, as they concern voltage at the user equipment rather than the supply point. Overall, EN 50160 gives general guidelines for suppliers but more rigorous agreements may be needed between specific suppliers and customers depending on power quality needs
This document discusses two key factors - utilization factor and diversity factor - that must be considered when assessing the load on an electrical power system, rather than simply adding all individual loads. It provides examples of typical utilization factors for different equipment like motors and lights. It also defines diversity factor as the ratio of non-coincident peak loads of subdivisions to the total system peak load, and defines the related concept of coincidence factor. It includes a table of standard coincidence factors for different numbers and types of distribution circuits. Finally, it provides an example calculation that applies these factors to determine the actual estimated maximum load of 18.9 kVA for a system with a total installed capacity of 45 kVA.
This document discusses power factor improvement. It defines power factor as the ratio of real power to apparent power in an electrical system, and explains that power factors below 1 require utilities to generate more power than is needed. Inductive loads are the main cause of low power factors. Methods for improving power factor include using static capacitors, synchronous condensers, and phase advancers to minimize losses and costs associated with low power factors.
Improvement of power quality has to be treated as a matter of at most importance in the open
market economy due to the increased use of non linear loads. Several devices have been used to mitigate
the power quality problems. Now a days researchers are concentrating on the use of FACT devices to
overcome power quality issues. Unified Power Quality Conditioner is one among such FACT devices upon
which this paper has concentrated for mitigating the Power Quality problems. Here a 3 phase 3 wire
UPQC is realised using MATLAB/SIMULINK to mitigate voltage sag and swell as well as to maintain
sinusoidal voltage and current at PCC irrespective of load dynamics.
significance of reactive power and its need of compensationShubham Sadatkar
this presentation is about the significance of the reactive power in the power grid, what are the drawbacks of the low level of the reactive power and what is the need of its compensation.
In the modern power system the reactive power compensation is one of the main issues, the transmission of active power requires a difference in angular phase between voltages at the sending and receiving points (which is feasible within wide limits), whereas the transmission of reactive power requires a difference in magnitude of these same voltages (which is feasible only within very narrow limits). The reactive power is consumed not only by most of the network elements, but also by most of the consumer loads, so it must be supplied somewhere. If we can't transmit it very easily, then it ought to be generated where it is needed." (Reference Edited by T. J. E. Miller, Forward Page ix).Thus we need to work on the efficient methods by which VAR compensation can be applied easily and we can optimize the modern power system. VAR control technique can provides appropriate placement of compensation devices by which a desirable voltage profile can be achieved and at the same time minimizing the power losses in the system. This report discusses the transmission line requirements for reactive power compensation. In this report thyristor switched capacitor is explained which is a static VAR compensator used for reactive power management in electrical systems.
Seminar Topic For Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
By installing variable speed AC drives, you can improve process controls, increase energy savings, reduce wear on machinery, and improve power factor (PF). AC drives improve PF by circulating the motor's reactive current internally rather than sending it back to the power supply. This allows the drive's input current to be lower than the output current to the motor. For example, a drive might have an output current of 94.5A but only require an input current of 60A, reducing losses in the power system by 5%. While the primary benefits of drives are improved control and energy savings, higher PF is an added advantage that can save on utility penalties for low PF.
This document introduces UPQC-S, a new concept for unified power quality conditioning that provides simultaneous voltage sag/swell compensation and reactive power compensation using the series inverter of UPQC. It begins with introductions of power quality, problems like voltage sag/swell, the basic UPQC diagram and operation. It describes types of UPQC including UPQC-P, UPQC-Q and the new UPQC-S. UPQC-S optimally utilizes the series inverter to reduce the burden on the shunt inverter allowing it to use a minimum KVA rating. In conclusion, UPQC-S provides optimal control of apparent power flow through coordinated control of the series inverter.
Iaetsd placement of super conducting fault current limiters to mitigateIaetsd Iaetsd
This document discusses the use of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) to mitigate fault currents in smart grids with different types of distributed generation sources like wind farms, solar panels, and diesel generators. The author models an SFCL and a smart grid system in MATLAB/Simulink. Simulation results show that locating an SFCL at the point where distributed generation connects to the grid (Location 3) provides the best performance, reducing fault currents from all distributed generation sources by 68-84% while also limiting fault current from the main grid. In contrast, placing SFCLs upstream in the distribution system can unexpectedly increase fault currents from some distributed generators.
This document discusses two key factors - utilization factor and diversity factor - that must be considered when assessing the load on an electrical power system, rather than simply adding all individual loads. It provides examples of typical utilization factors for different equipment like motors and lights. It also defines diversity factor as the ratio of non-coincident peak loads of subdivisions to the total system peak load, and defines the related concept of coincidence factor. It includes a table of standard coincidence factors for different numbers and types of distribution circuits. Finally, it provides an example calculation that applies these factors to determine the actual estimated maximum load of 18.9 kVA for a system with a total installed capacity of 45 kVA.
This document discusses power factor improvement. It defines power factor as the ratio of real power to apparent power in an electrical system, and explains that power factors below 1 require utilities to generate more power than is needed. Inductive loads are the main cause of low power factors. Methods for improving power factor include using static capacitors, synchronous condensers, and phase advancers to minimize losses and costs associated with low power factors.
Improvement of power quality has to be treated as a matter of at most importance in the open
market economy due to the increased use of non linear loads. Several devices have been used to mitigate
the power quality problems. Now a days researchers are concentrating on the use of FACT devices to
overcome power quality issues. Unified Power Quality Conditioner is one among such FACT devices upon
which this paper has concentrated for mitigating the Power Quality problems. Here a 3 phase 3 wire
UPQC is realised using MATLAB/SIMULINK to mitigate voltage sag and swell as well as to maintain
sinusoidal voltage and current at PCC irrespective of load dynamics.
significance of reactive power and its need of compensationShubham Sadatkar
this presentation is about the significance of the reactive power in the power grid, what are the drawbacks of the low level of the reactive power and what is the need of its compensation.
In the modern power system the reactive power compensation is one of the main issues, the transmission of active power requires a difference in angular phase between voltages at the sending and receiving points (which is feasible within wide limits), whereas the transmission of reactive power requires a difference in magnitude of these same voltages (which is feasible only within very narrow limits). The reactive power is consumed not only by most of the network elements, but also by most of the consumer loads, so it must be supplied somewhere. If we can't transmit it very easily, then it ought to be generated where it is needed." (Reference Edited by T. J. E. Miller, Forward Page ix).Thus we need to work on the efficient methods by which VAR compensation can be applied easily and we can optimize the modern power system. VAR control technique can provides appropriate placement of compensation devices by which a desirable voltage profile can be achieved and at the same time minimizing the power losses in the system. This report discusses the transmission line requirements for reactive power compensation. In this report thyristor switched capacitor is explained which is a static VAR compensator used for reactive power management in electrical systems.
Seminar Topic For Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
By installing variable speed AC drives, you can improve process controls, increase energy savings, reduce wear on machinery, and improve power factor (PF). AC drives improve PF by circulating the motor's reactive current internally rather than sending it back to the power supply. This allows the drive's input current to be lower than the output current to the motor. For example, a drive might have an output current of 94.5A but only require an input current of 60A, reducing losses in the power system by 5%. While the primary benefits of drives are improved control and energy savings, higher PF is an added advantage that can save on utility penalties for low PF.
This document introduces UPQC-S, a new concept for unified power quality conditioning that provides simultaneous voltage sag/swell compensation and reactive power compensation using the series inverter of UPQC. It begins with introductions of power quality, problems like voltage sag/swell, the basic UPQC diagram and operation. It describes types of UPQC including UPQC-P, UPQC-Q and the new UPQC-S. UPQC-S optimally utilizes the series inverter to reduce the burden on the shunt inverter allowing it to use a minimum KVA rating. In conclusion, UPQC-S provides optimal control of apparent power flow through coordinated control of the series inverter.
Iaetsd placement of super conducting fault current limiters to mitigateIaetsd Iaetsd
This document discusses the use of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) to mitigate fault currents in smart grids with different types of distributed generation sources like wind farms, solar panels, and diesel generators. The author models an SFCL and a smart grid system in MATLAB/Simulink. Simulation results show that locating an SFCL at the point where distributed generation connects to the grid (Location 3) provides the best performance, reducing fault currents from all distributed generation sources by 68-84% while also limiting fault current from the main grid. In contrast, placing SFCLs upstream in the distribution system can unexpectedly increase fault currents from some distributed generators.
This document describes a project to improve power factor using static variable compensation. It contains 5 chapters that discuss: 1) an introduction to power factor and the objectives of the project, 2) a literature review and theoretical background, 3) the main components of the project including a zero crossing detector and triac, 4) the methodology including closed and open loop control approaches, and 5) results and conclusions from testing the project. The project aims to minimize the effects of reactive power flow on transmission lines by using a thyristor switched capacitor to generate reactive power and control the power factor, providing advantages over traditional capacitor banks and synchronous condensers.
This document summarizes a seminar on reactive power compensation. It discusses the different types of power, including active power, reactive power, and apparent power. It explains that reactive power is needed by magnetic equipment like transformers and motors to produce magnetizing flux. The document outlines the need for reactive power compensation to improve power factor, reduce losses, increase capacity, and improve voltage regulation. It then describes different compensation techniques like shunt compensation using capacitors at the load, substation, or transmission level. The document also discusses synchronous condensers and power electronics devices like thyristor controlled reactors, static VAR compensators, and thyristor controlled series compensators for reactive power compensation.
Concepts of Reactive Power Control and Voltage Stability Methods in Power Sys...IOSR Journals
This document summarizes concepts of reactive power control and voltage stability methods in power system networks. It begins with an overview of reactive power and voltage stability issues in transmission and distribution systems. It then describes various reactive power control devices like SVCs, STATCOMs, and hybrid systems. The importance of reactive power control for maintaining voltage stability and preventing voltage collapse is discussed. Different reactive power control methods are outlined, including distribution system voltage control using volt/var control. The aim of power factor correction for economic benefits is also summarized.
Power factor introduction and its correction final manpreetsingh1076
This document discusses power factor and methods for power factor correction. It defines power factor as the ratio of active power to apparent power. Low power factor causes disadvantages like increased equipment costs and copper losses. Methods for power factor correction include static VAR compensators, fixed and switched capacitors, synchronous condensers, and static synchronous compensators. A case study examines the improvements in power factor, active power, reactive power, apparent power and current before and after installing a capacitor bank at an industrial unit.
This document discusses reactive power compensation in power systems. It defines reactive power as power that is temporarily stored and returned to the source due to inductive loads. Reactive power compensation is needed to improve power factor, reduce losses, improve voltage regulation and stability. The main compensation techniques discussed are synchronous condensers, shunt compensation using capacitors connected in parallel, and series compensation using capacitors connected in series to reduce line inductive reactance. The document provides examples of transmission lines with shunt and series compensation and concludes that reactive power compensation is important for improving AC system performance.
The cosine of angle made between the voltage and current is called the power factor.
In AC circuits, there is always the phase deference between the voltage and current, which is calculated in terms of power factor.
If the load is inductive the current lags behind the voltage and the power factor is lagging.
If the load is capacitive the current leads the voltage and the power factor is leading.
The value of power factor can never be more than unity.
The document discusses power quality issues caused by nonlinear loads and various power quality conditioners used to address these issues. It introduces the unified power quality conditioner (UPQC), which integrates series and shunt active power filters to compensate for both voltage and current-related power quality problems. The UPQC can mitigate issues like harmonics, voltage sags and swells, reactive power, power factor, and load unbalance. It operates by injecting compensating currents from the shunt filter and generating compensating voltages from the series filter to regulate the supply voltage and current waveforms seen by the load. The UPQC provides a comprehensive solution for improving power quality in distribution systems.
Control of Active And reactive power flow in transmission line and power Osci...AM Publications
the continuous demand in electric power system network has caused the system to be heavily loaded
leading to voltage instability. This paper describe the active approach to series line compensation, in which static
voltage sourced converter, is used to provide controllable series compensation. This compensator is called as Static
synchronous series compensator (SSSC). It injects the compensating voltage in phase quadrature with line current, it
can emulate as inductive or capacitive reactance so as to influence the power flow in the line. With DC power supply it
can also compensate the voltage drop across the resistive component of the line impedance. In addition, the series
reactive compensation can greatly increase the power oscillation damping.
Simulations have been done in MATLAB SIMULINK. Simulation results obtained for selected bus-2 in two machine
power system. From the result we can investigate the effect of this device in controlling active and reactive power as
well as damping power system oscillations in transient mode.
This document discusses power factor improvement. It defines power factor and explains the causes of low power factor, including inductive loads. It then describes various methods to improve power factor, such as using capacitors, synchronous condensers, and phase advancers. The benefits of improved power factor are also outlined, such as lower utility fees and increased system capacity. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of power factor for both utility companies and consumers.
This document discusses reactive power and voltage control in electrical power systems. It defines real and reactive power and explains that reactive power is needed to maintain adequate voltages throughout transmission and distribution systems. Several methods of providing reactive power are described, including synchronous condensers, capacitors, static VAR compensators, and distributed generation. The document also discusses different types of voltage and VAR control and compares characteristics of various reactive power sources.
Automation of capacitor banks based on MVAR RequirementAhmed Aslam
Power generation systems generate two power components, real power measured in watts, and reactive power measured in VARs. Both of these power components need to be produced and transmitted from the generator to the service customer. Real power flows from the generator to the load, and is used to drive loads such as electrical motors, create the heating effect in heaters, and the heating/lighting effect in lamps. Losses and associated voltage drops in the network are effected by the vector sum of real power and reactive power. Reactive power provided from a generation or capacitor source to the load is the component necessary for the operation of magnetizing currents in motors, transformers and solenoids which are part of a customer service load.
A capacitor bank is a grouping of several identical capacitors interconnected in parallel or in series with one another. These groups of capacitors are typically used to correct or counteract undesirable characteristics, such as power factor lag or phase shifts inherent in alternating current (AC) electrical power supplies. Shunt capacitor banks are used to an increasing extent at all voltage levels. There are a variety of reasons for this like the growing need for power transfer on existing lines while avoiding transfer of reactive power, better use of existing power systems, improving voltage stability, right-of-way and cost problems, voltage control and compensation of reactive loads. Three-phase capacitor bank sizes vary from a few tenths of MVAr to several hundreds of MVAr. Here we are using 25MVAR capacitor bank for this purpose.
Here, we have simulated an automatic scheme for switching of capacitor bank based on mvar requirement of the system. They automatically sense the voltage and reactive power using transducers. Output from these transducers are given to sensing circuit where it is compare with normal parameters (voltage and reactive power) of the system. If the condition satisfies it automatically switch on capacitor bank. And this normalises the system parameters.
Instantaneous Reactive Power Theory And Its Applicationsarunj89
Instantaneous Reactive Power Theory and its Applications to Active Power Filtering
The document discusses instantaneous reactive power (P-Q) theory, which was introduced by Hirofumi Akagi in 1983. P-Q theory defines instantaneous real and imaginary powers in the time domain, allowing it to be applied to non-sinusoidal systems. It has been widely used for harmonic compensation in active power filters. The document outlines the mathematical basis of P-Q theory, including Clarke transformations, definitions of instantaneous real and imaginary powers, and applications for compensating nonlinear loads. It also discusses developments and applications of P-Q theory, including its use in simulation and compensation of harmonic currents.
Reactive Power : Problems and SolutionsAbhinav Dubey
Reactive power supplies stored energy in reactive elements and must be supplied to magnetic equipment like motors and transformers. Problems with reactive power include excess heat from reactive current, inaccurate utility billing that doesn't account for reactive power, and potential equipment issues if not properly handled. Solutions include fixed capacitors/inductors to produce or limit reactive power, static VAR compensators to provide reactive power on transmission networks using automated impedance matching, and static compensators using synchronous voltage sources to generate or absorb reactive power.
This document discusses active and reactive power flow control using a Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC). The SSSC injects a controllable voltage in series with a transmission line to regulate power flow. It can control both real and reactive power flow to improve transmission efficiency. The SSSC consists of a voltage source converter connected to the line via a transformer. It provides advantages like power factor correction, load balancing, and reducing harmonic distortion.
International Journal of Engineering Inventions (IJEI) provides a multidisciplinary passage for researchers, managers, professionals, practitioners and students around the globe to publish high quality, peer-reviewed articles on all theoretical and empirical aspects of Engineering and Science.
This document presents an overview of reactive power compensation. It defines reactive power compensation as managing reactive power to improve AC system performance. There are two main aspects: load compensation to increase power factor and voltage regulation, and voltage support to decrease voltage fluctuations. Several methods of reactive power compensation are discussed, including shunt compensation using capacitors and reactors, series compensation, static VAR compensators (SVCs), static compensators (STATCOMs), and synchronous condensers. SVC and STATCOM technologies are compared, with STATCOMs having advantages of smaller components, better control, and transient response.
Reactive power compensation using statcomAmit Meena
This document describes a study on reactive power compensation using STATCOM conducted by students under the guidance of Dr. Supriyo Das. It provides background on reactive power and the need for reactive power compensation. It then describes Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and includes the simulation diagram and output of a voltage source converter used in STATCOM. The conclusion discusses designing a VSC using PWM to inject compensated reactive power into the main power line and future work on improving the design.
Recent simulation for Reactive power compensation using STATCOM that is Static Syncronous compensator on MATLAB software. It having lots of advantages over other conventional methods.
This document provides an overview of harmonics and interharmonics, including their definitions, causes, impacts, and measurement. Interharmonics are frequencies that are not integer multiples of the fundamental power system frequency. They can be caused by non-linear and time-varying loads like variable speed drives, arc furnaces, and cycloconverters. Interharmonics can cause issues like light flicker and equipment heating. While difficult to measure due to their non-periodic nature, standards like IEC 61000-4-7 define methods to quantify interharmonics through frequency groupings. Understanding interharmonics is increasingly important as power electronics continue to generate more interharmonic distortion on power systems.
The document discusses the emergence of "The Second Web" which will converge all media across all networks, devices, languages, and formats. It will be accessible through intuitive interfaces like gesture and voice recognition, adapting content seamlessly to each user's personal environment. This new web aims to work like the real world by responding to human senses and behaviors through sensors, location awareness, and interactive experiences. It will be a globally connected, real-time network where the web is fully integrated into daily life.
This document describes a project to improve power factor using static variable compensation. It contains 5 chapters that discuss: 1) an introduction to power factor and the objectives of the project, 2) a literature review and theoretical background, 3) the main components of the project including a zero crossing detector and triac, 4) the methodology including closed and open loop control approaches, and 5) results and conclusions from testing the project. The project aims to minimize the effects of reactive power flow on transmission lines by using a thyristor switched capacitor to generate reactive power and control the power factor, providing advantages over traditional capacitor banks and synchronous condensers.
This document summarizes a seminar on reactive power compensation. It discusses the different types of power, including active power, reactive power, and apparent power. It explains that reactive power is needed by magnetic equipment like transformers and motors to produce magnetizing flux. The document outlines the need for reactive power compensation to improve power factor, reduce losses, increase capacity, and improve voltage regulation. It then describes different compensation techniques like shunt compensation using capacitors at the load, substation, or transmission level. The document also discusses synchronous condensers and power electronics devices like thyristor controlled reactors, static VAR compensators, and thyristor controlled series compensators for reactive power compensation.
Concepts of Reactive Power Control and Voltage Stability Methods in Power Sys...IOSR Journals
This document summarizes concepts of reactive power control and voltage stability methods in power system networks. It begins with an overview of reactive power and voltage stability issues in transmission and distribution systems. It then describes various reactive power control devices like SVCs, STATCOMs, and hybrid systems. The importance of reactive power control for maintaining voltage stability and preventing voltage collapse is discussed. Different reactive power control methods are outlined, including distribution system voltage control using volt/var control. The aim of power factor correction for economic benefits is also summarized.
Power factor introduction and its correction final manpreetsingh1076
This document discusses power factor and methods for power factor correction. It defines power factor as the ratio of active power to apparent power. Low power factor causes disadvantages like increased equipment costs and copper losses. Methods for power factor correction include static VAR compensators, fixed and switched capacitors, synchronous condensers, and static synchronous compensators. A case study examines the improvements in power factor, active power, reactive power, apparent power and current before and after installing a capacitor bank at an industrial unit.
This document discusses reactive power compensation in power systems. It defines reactive power as power that is temporarily stored and returned to the source due to inductive loads. Reactive power compensation is needed to improve power factor, reduce losses, improve voltage regulation and stability. The main compensation techniques discussed are synchronous condensers, shunt compensation using capacitors connected in parallel, and series compensation using capacitors connected in series to reduce line inductive reactance. The document provides examples of transmission lines with shunt and series compensation and concludes that reactive power compensation is important for improving AC system performance.
The cosine of angle made between the voltage and current is called the power factor.
In AC circuits, there is always the phase deference between the voltage and current, which is calculated in terms of power factor.
If the load is inductive the current lags behind the voltage and the power factor is lagging.
If the load is capacitive the current leads the voltage and the power factor is leading.
The value of power factor can never be more than unity.
The document discusses power quality issues caused by nonlinear loads and various power quality conditioners used to address these issues. It introduces the unified power quality conditioner (UPQC), which integrates series and shunt active power filters to compensate for both voltage and current-related power quality problems. The UPQC can mitigate issues like harmonics, voltage sags and swells, reactive power, power factor, and load unbalance. It operates by injecting compensating currents from the shunt filter and generating compensating voltages from the series filter to regulate the supply voltage and current waveforms seen by the load. The UPQC provides a comprehensive solution for improving power quality in distribution systems.
Control of Active And reactive power flow in transmission line and power Osci...AM Publications
the continuous demand in electric power system network has caused the system to be heavily loaded
leading to voltage instability. This paper describe the active approach to series line compensation, in which static
voltage sourced converter, is used to provide controllable series compensation. This compensator is called as Static
synchronous series compensator (SSSC). It injects the compensating voltage in phase quadrature with line current, it
can emulate as inductive or capacitive reactance so as to influence the power flow in the line. With DC power supply it
can also compensate the voltage drop across the resistive component of the line impedance. In addition, the series
reactive compensation can greatly increase the power oscillation damping.
Simulations have been done in MATLAB SIMULINK. Simulation results obtained for selected bus-2 in two machine
power system. From the result we can investigate the effect of this device in controlling active and reactive power as
well as damping power system oscillations in transient mode.
This document discusses power factor improvement. It defines power factor and explains the causes of low power factor, including inductive loads. It then describes various methods to improve power factor, such as using capacitors, synchronous condensers, and phase advancers. The benefits of improved power factor are also outlined, such as lower utility fees and increased system capacity. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of power factor for both utility companies and consumers.
This document discusses reactive power and voltage control in electrical power systems. It defines real and reactive power and explains that reactive power is needed to maintain adequate voltages throughout transmission and distribution systems. Several methods of providing reactive power are described, including synchronous condensers, capacitors, static VAR compensators, and distributed generation. The document also discusses different types of voltage and VAR control and compares characteristics of various reactive power sources.
Automation of capacitor banks based on MVAR RequirementAhmed Aslam
Power generation systems generate two power components, real power measured in watts, and reactive power measured in VARs. Both of these power components need to be produced and transmitted from the generator to the service customer. Real power flows from the generator to the load, and is used to drive loads such as electrical motors, create the heating effect in heaters, and the heating/lighting effect in lamps. Losses and associated voltage drops in the network are effected by the vector sum of real power and reactive power. Reactive power provided from a generation or capacitor source to the load is the component necessary for the operation of magnetizing currents in motors, transformers and solenoids which are part of a customer service load.
A capacitor bank is a grouping of several identical capacitors interconnected in parallel or in series with one another. These groups of capacitors are typically used to correct or counteract undesirable characteristics, such as power factor lag or phase shifts inherent in alternating current (AC) electrical power supplies. Shunt capacitor banks are used to an increasing extent at all voltage levels. There are a variety of reasons for this like the growing need for power transfer on existing lines while avoiding transfer of reactive power, better use of existing power systems, improving voltage stability, right-of-way and cost problems, voltage control and compensation of reactive loads. Three-phase capacitor bank sizes vary from a few tenths of MVAr to several hundreds of MVAr. Here we are using 25MVAR capacitor bank for this purpose.
Here, we have simulated an automatic scheme for switching of capacitor bank based on mvar requirement of the system. They automatically sense the voltage and reactive power using transducers. Output from these transducers are given to sensing circuit where it is compare with normal parameters (voltage and reactive power) of the system. If the condition satisfies it automatically switch on capacitor bank. And this normalises the system parameters.
Instantaneous Reactive Power Theory And Its Applicationsarunj89
Instantaneous Reactive Power Theory and its Applications to Active Power Filtering
The document discusses instantaneous reactive power (P-Q) theory, which was introduced by Hirofumi Akagi in 1983. P-Q theory defines instantaneous real and imaginary powers in the time domain, allowing it to be applied to non-sinusoidal systems. It has been widely used for harmonic compensation in active power filters. The document outlines the mathematical basis of P-Q theory, including Clarke transformations, definitions of instantaneous real and imaginary powers, and applications for compensating nonlinear loads. It also discusses developments and applications of P-Q theory, including its use in simulation and compensation of harmonic currents.
Reactive Power : Problems and SolutionsAbhinav Dubey
Reactive power supplies stored energy in reactive elements and must be supplied to magnetic equipment like motors and transformers. Problems with reactive power include excess heat from reactive current, inaccurate utility billing that doesn't account for reactive power, and potential equipment issues if not properly handled. Solutions include fixed capacitors/inductors to produce or limit reactive power, static VAR compensators to provide reactive power on transmission networks using automated impedance matching, and static compensators using synchronous voltage sources to generate or absorb reactive power.
This document discusses active and reactive power flow control using a Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC). The SSSC injects a controllable voltage in series with a transmission line to regulate power flow. It can control both real and reactive power flow to improve transmission efficiency. The SSSC consists of a voltage source converter connected to the line via a transformer. It provides advantages like power factor correction, load balancing, and reducing harmonic distortion.
International Journal of Engineering Inventions (IJEI) provides a multidisciplinary passage for researchers, managers, professionals, practitioners and students around the globe to publish high quality, peer-reviewed articles on all theoretical and empirical aspects of Engineering and Science.
This document presents an overview of reactive power compensation. It defines reactive power compensation as managing reactive power to improve AC system performance. There are two main aspects: load compensation to increase power factor and voltage regulation, and voltage support to decrease voltage fluctuations. Several methods of reactive power compensation are discussed, including shunt compensation using capacitors and reactors, series compensation, static VAR compensators (SVCs), static compensators (STATCOMs), and synchronous condensers. SVC and STATCOM technologies are compared, with STATCOMs having advantages of smaller components, better control, and transient response.
Reactive power compensation using statcomAmit Meena
This document describes a study on reactive power compensation using STATCOM conducted by students under the guidance of Dr. Supriyo Das. It provides background on reactive power and the need for reactive power compensation. It then describes Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and includes the simulation diagram and output of a voltage source converter used in STATCOM. The conclusion discusses designing a VSC using PWM to inject compensated reactive power into the main power line and future work on improving the design.
Recent simulation for Reactive power compensation using STATCOM that is Static Syncronous compensator on MATLAB software. It having lots of advantages over other conventional methods.
This document provides an overview of harmonics and interharmonics, including their definitions, causes, impacts, and measurement. Interharmonics are frequencies that are not integer multiples of the fundamental power system frequency. They can be caused by non-linear and time-varying loads like variable speed drives, arc furnaces, and cycloconverters. Interharmonics can cause issues like light flicker and equipment heating. While difficult to measure due to their non-periodic nature, standards like IEC 61000-4-7 define methods to quantify interharmonics through frequency groupings. Understanding interharmonics is increasingly important as power electronics continue to generate more interharmonic distortion on power systems.
The document discusses the emergence of "The Second Web" which will converge all media across all networks, devices, languages, and formats. It will be accessible through intuitive interfaces like gesture and voice recognition, adapting content seamlessly to each user's personal environment. This new web aims to work like the real world by responding to human senses and behaviors through sensors, location awareness, and interactive experiences. It will be a globally connected, real-time network where the web is fully integrated into daily life.
The Minionistas campaign aimed to create a viral fashion marketing campaign around the popular Minions characters. Stylight transformed iconic fashion influencers into Minions, generating significant social media buzz and global media coverage. Over 700 websites featured the Minionistas, reaching over 80 million people across 54 countries. Traffic to Stylight's websites increased 400% and the hashtag #minionistas was used over 400 times on Instagram. The simple, culturally relevant idea demonstrated the power of storytelling and helped build long-lasting influencer relationships.
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1. Power Quality Application Guide
Voltage Disturbances
Standard EN 50160 5.4.2
Voltage Characteristics in
Public Distribution Systems
voltage dip, ∆t > 10 ms
short supply interruption
∆t < 3 mins
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3. Voltage Disturbances
Standard EN 50160 -
Voltage Characteristics of Public Distribution Systems
Introduction
Electrical energy is a product and, like any other product, should satisfy the proper quality requirements. If
electrical equipment is to operate correctly, it requires electrical energy to be supplied at a voltage that is
within a specified range around the rated value. A significant part of the equipment in use today, especially
electronic and computer devices, requires good power quality (PQ). However, the same equipment often
causes distortion of the voltage supply in the installation, because of its non-linear characteristics, i.e. it
draws a non-sinusoidal current with a sinusoidal supply voltage (see Section 3.1 of this Guide). Thus,
maintaining satisfactory PQ is a joint responsibility for the supplier and the electricity user. According to
standard EN 50160 [1] the supplier is the party who provides electricity via a public distribution system, and
the user or customer is the purchaser of electricity from a supplier. The user is entitled to receive a suitable
quality of power from the supplier. In practice the level of PQ is a compromise between user and supplier.
Where the available PQ is not sufficient for the user’s needs, PQ improvement measures will be needed and
will be the subject of a cost-benefit analysis (see Section 2.5 of this Guide). However, the cost of poor PQ
usually exceeds the cost of measures required for improvement - it is estimated that losses caused by poor
power quality cost EU industry and commerce about € 10 billion per annum (see Section 2.1 of this Guide).
However, electrical energy is a very specific product. The possibility for storing electricity in any significant
quantity is very limited so it is consumed at the instant it is generated. Measurement and evaluation of the
quality of the supplied power has to be made at the instant of its consumption. The measurement of PQ is
complex, since the supplier and user, whose sensitive electrical equipment is also a source of disturbances,
have different perspectives.
Standard IEC 038 [2] distinguishes two different voltages in electrical networks and installations:
supply voltage, which is the line-to-line or line-to-neutral voltage at the point of common coupling,
i.e. main supplying point of installation
utility voltage, which is the line-to-line or line-to-neutral voltage at the plug or terminal of the
electrical device.
The main document dealing with requirements concerning the supplier’s side is standard EN 50160, which
characterises voltage parameters of electrical energy in public distribution systems. This is a European
standard but it is supplemented in some regions or countries by other supplemental standards, such as [3]
in Germany, or [4] in Poland. Many regional codes, such as the German TAB [3] apply to an individual
utility, but these are being unified as part of the liberalisation of the German electricity market. According
to IEC 038, both standard EN 50160 and rules [3,4] concern the supply voltage, i.e. that measured at the
point of common coupling.
On the user’s side, it is the quality of power available to the user’s equipment that is important. Correct
equipment operation requires the level of electromagnetic influence on equipment to be maintained below
certain limits. Equipment is influenced by disturbances on the supply and by other equipment in the
installation, as well as itself influencing the supply. These problems are summarised in the EN 61000 series
of EMC standards, in which limits of conducted disturbances are characterised. Equipment sensitivity to
utility voltage quality, as well as mitigation measures, are presented in Section 3 (Harmonics) and Section 5
(Voltage Disturbances) of this Guide.
The subject of this section is a detailed presentation of standard EN 50160 and an analysis of its
requirements according to the operation of chosen equipment. Methods of measuring supply voltage
parameters are also presented.
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4. Voltage Characteristics of Public Distribution Systems
Basic definitions of voltage parameters
In standard EN 50160 several voltage parameters are defined. The most important are:
Supply voltage – the rms value of the voltage at a given moment at the point of common coupling, measured
over a given time interval.
Nominal voltage of the system (Un) – the voltage by which a system is designated or identified and to which
certain operating characteristics are referred.
Declared supply voltage (Uc) – is normally the nominal voltage Un of the system. If, by agreement between
the supplier and the user, a voltage different from the nominal voltage is applied to the terminal, then this
voltage is the declared supply voltage Uc.
Normal operating condition – the condition of meeting load demand, system switching and clearing faults
by automatic system protection in the absence of exceptional conditions due to external influences or
major events.
Voltage variation – is an increase or decrease of voltage, due to variation of the total load of the distribution
system or a part of it.
Flicker – impression of unsteadiness of visual sensation induced by a light stimulus, the luminance or
spectral distribution of which fluctuates with time.
Flicker severity – intensity of flicker annoyance defined by the UIE-IEC flicker measuring method and
evaluated by the following quantities:
Short term severity (Pst) measured over a period of ten minutes
Long term severity (Plt) calculated from a sequence of 12 Pst – values over a two-hour interval,
according to the following expression:
12
Psti 3
Plt = 3 ∑
i =1
12
(1)
Supply voltage dip – a sudden reduction of the supply voltage to a value between 90% and 1% of the
declared voltage Uc, followed by a voltage recovery after a short period of time. Conventionally the duration
of a voltage dip is between 10 ms and 1 minute. The depth of a voltage dip is defined as the difference
between the minimum rms voltage during the voltage dip and the declared voltage. Voltage changes which
do not reduce the supply voltage to less than 90% of the declared voltage Uc are not considered to be dips.
Supply interruption – is a condition in which the voltage at the supply terminals is lower than 1% of the
declared voltage Uc. A supply interruption is classified as:
prearranged in order to allow the execution of scheduled works on the distribution system, when
consumers are informed in advance
accidental, caused by permanent (a long interruption) or transient (a short interruption) faults,
mostly related to external events, equipment failures or interference.
Temporary power frequency overvoltages – have relatively long duration, usually of a few power frequency
periods, and originate mainly from switching operations or faults, e.g. sudden load reduction, or
disconnection of short circuits.
Transient overvoltages – are oscillatory or non-oscillatory, highly damped, short overvoltages with a
duration of a few milliseconds or less, originating from lightning or some switching operations, for example
at switch-off of an inductive current.
Harmonic voltage – a sinusoidal voltage with a frequency equal to an integer multiple of the fundamental
frequency of the supply voltage. Harmonic voltages can be evaluated:
individually by their relative amplitude Uh related to the fundamental voltage U1, where h is the
order of the harmonic
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5. Voltage Characteristics of Public Distribution Systems
globally, usually by the total harmonic distortion factor THDU, calculated using the following
expression:
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∑ (U
h=2
h)
2
(2)
THD u =
U1
Interharmonic voltage – is a sinusoidal voltage with frequency between the harmonics, i.e. the frequency is
not an integer multiple of the fundamental.
Voltage unbalance – is a condition where the rms value of the phase voltages or the phase angles between
consecutive phases in a three-phase system are not equal.
Main requirements of EN 50160
EN 50160 gives the main voltage parameters and their permissible deviation ranges at the customer’s point
of common coupling in public low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) electricity distribution systems,
under normal operating conditions. In this context, LV means that the phase to phase nominal rms voltage
does not exceed 1000 V and MV means that the phase-to-phase nominal rms value is between 1 kV and 35 kV.
The comparison of the EN 50160 requirements with those of the EMC standards EN 61000, listed in Tables 1
and 2, show significant differences in various parameters. There are two main reasons for these differences:
The EMC standards concern the utility voltage, according to IEC 038, while EN 50160 deals with the
supply voltage. The differences between these voltages are due to voltage drops in the installation
and disturbances originating from the network and from other equipment supplied from the
installation. Because of this, in many standards of the EN 61000 series the equipment current is an
important parameter, while the load current is not relevant to EN 50160.
EN 50160 gives only general limits, which are technically and economically possible for the supplier
to maintain in public distribution systems. When more rigorous conditions are required, a
separate, detailed agreement between supplier and consumer must be negotiated. Measures for
improving PQ imply additional cost and equipment, and are considered in other parts of this Guide.
EN 50160 has additional limitations. It does not apply under abnormal operating conditions,
including the following:
conditions arising as a result of a fault or a temporary supply condition
in the event of the failure of a customer’s installation or equipment to comply with the relevant
standards or with the technical requirements for the connection of loads
in the event of the failure of a generator installation to comply with relevant standards or with the
technical requirements for interconnection with an electricity distribution system
in exceptional situations outside the electricity supplier’s control, in particular:
- exceptional weather conditions and other natural disasters
- third party interference
- actions of public authorities
- industrial action (subject to legal requirements)
- force majeure
- power shortages resulting from external events.
As the analysis of parameters presented in Table 1 shows, these requirements are not particularly rigorous for
the supplier. The numerous situations in which the standard does not apply can excuse the majority of outages
and voltage disturbance events that occur in practice. Thus, many suppliers interpret the requirements of
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Low voltage characteristics according to
Supply voltage characteristics EMC standard EN 61000
No Parameter
according to EN 50160
EN 61000-2-2 Other parts
1 Power frequency LV, MV: mean value of fundamental 2%
measured over 10 s
±1% (49.5 - 50.5 Hz) for 99.5% of week
-6%/+4% (47- 52 Hz) for 100% of week
2 Voltage magnitude LV, MV: ±10% for 95% of week, ±10% applied for
variations mean 10 minutes rms values (Figure 1) 15 minutes
3 Rapid voltage changes LV: 5% normal 3% normal 3% normal
10% infrequently 8% infrequently 4% maximum
Plt ≤ 1 for 95% of week Pst < 1.0 Pst < 1.0
Plt < 0.8 Plt < 0.65
MV: 4% normal (EN 61000-3-3)
6% infrequently 3% (IEC 61000-2-12)
Plt ≤ 1 for 95% of week
4 Supply voltage dips Majority: duration <1s, depth <60%. urban: up to 30% for 10 ms
Locally limited dips caused by load 1 - 4 months up to 60% for 100 ms
switching on: (EN 61000-6-1, 6-2)
LV: 10 - 50%, MV: 10 - 15% (Figure 1) up to 60% for 1000 ms
(EN 61000-6-2)
5 Short interruptions of LV, MV: (up to 3 minutes) 95% reduction for 5 s
supply voltage few tens - few hundreds/year (EN 61000-6-1, 6-2)
Duration 70% of them < 1 s
6 Long interruption of LV, MV: (longer than 3 minutes)
supply voltage <10 - 50/year
7 Temporary, power LV: <1.5 kV rms
frequency
overvoltages MV: 1.7 Uc (solid or impedance earth)
2.0 Uc (unearthed or resonant earth)
8 Transient overvoltages LV: generally < 6kV, ±2 kV, line-to-earth
occasionally higher; rise time: ms - µs. ±1 kV, line-to-line
1.2/50(8/20) Tr/Th µs
MV: not defined (EN 61000-6-1, 6-2)
9 Supply voltage LV, MV: up to 2% for 95% of week, mean 2% 2%
unbalance 10 minutes rms values, (IEC 61000-2-12)
up to 3% in some locations
10 Harmonic voltage LV, MV: see Table 2 6%-5th, 5%-7th, 5% 3rd, 6% 5th,
3.5%-11th, 5% 7th, 1.5% 9th,
3%-13th, 3.5% 11th, 3% 13th,
THD <8% 0.3% 15th, 2% 17th
(EN 61000-3-2)
11 Interharmonic voltage LV, MV: under consideration 0.2%
Table 1 - Comparison of supply voltage requirements according to EN 50160
and the EMC standards EN 61000
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EN 50160 as principally informative and accept no responsibility when the limits are exceeded.
On the other hand, the consumer’s point of view is usually totally different – they regard the limits given
in EN 50160 as requirements that must be guaranteed by the supplier. However, as mentioned before,
for many consumers, even fulfilling the requirements given in EN 50160 does not assure a satisfactory
level of PQ. In such cases the level of PQ required must be defined in a separate agreement between
supplier and consumer.
Odd harmonics Even harmonics
Not multiples of 3 Multiples of 3
Order h Relative voltage Order h Relative voltage Order h Relative voltage
(%) (%) (%)
5 6 3 5 2 2
7 5 9 1.5 4 1
11 3.5 15 0.5 6 .... 24 0.5
13 3 21 0.5
17 2
19 1.5
23 1.5
25 1.5
Table 2 - Values of individual harmonic voltages at the supply terminals
for orders up to 25, given in percent of Un
range of the supply voltage variations,
during 95% of the supplying time
short supply interruption
voltage dip, ∆t > 10 ms ∆t < 3 mins
Figure 1 - Illustration of a voltage dip and a short supply interruption, classified according to
EN 50160; Un – nominal voltage of the supply system (rms), UA – amplitude of the supply
voltage, U(rms) – the actual rms value of the supply voltage
Operation of equipment and requirements of EN 50160
The correct operation of electrical equipment requires a supply voltage that is as close as possible to the
rated voltage. Even relatively small deviations from the rated value can cause sub-optimal operation of
equipment, e.g. operation at reduced efficiency, or higher power consumption with additional losses and
shorter service life. Sometimes prolonged deviations can cause operation of protection devices, resulting
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in outages. Of course, the correct
operation of equipment also depends
on many other factors, such as
environmental conditions and proper
selection and installation.
Investigation of the independent
influence of each supply voltage
Relative flux
parameter on equipment operation is
easily performed, but when parameters
vary simultaneously the situation is
much more complex. In some cases,
after detailed analysis of the effects of Incandescent lamp
each of the different voltage
Discharge lamp
parameters, results can be super-
imposed in order to estimate the total
influence of many parameters. The
influence of a particular voltage
parameter on equipment operation is Relative nominal voltage
made based on mathematical
formulae describing analysed physical Figure 2 - Relative value of luminous flux F of an
phenomena. Two simple examples, incandescent and discharge lamp as a function of
concerning lighting and motors, the supply voltage according to formula (3)
follow.
For incandescent light sources, supply
voltage is the most significant
influence on the luminous flux, as
illustrated in Figure 2 and formula (3).
The permissible supply voltage
variations according to EN 50160 can
thus cause significant changes of the
Relative lifetime
flux. EN 50160 allows, for example,
that the supply voltage can be equal to
Un-10 % or Un+10% for a long period,
thus an incandescent lamp will deliver
as little as 70%, or as much as 140%, of
its nominal luminous flux respectively.
Furthermore, at Un +10%, the service
life of these lamps is reduced to about
25% of the nominal value (Figure 3),
i.e. about 250 hours instead of the
typical life of 1 000 hours. (Note that Relative nominal voltage
the durability of fluorescent and
discharge lamps depends mainly on Figure 3 - Relative value of the service life (durability)
the number of turn-on cycles. The of an incandescent lamp as a function of the supply
effect of supply variations is small.) voltage according to formula (4)
The values shown in Figures 2 and 3
are calculated for steady state
operation voltage at the given value.
In practice the voltage value changes continuously according to the operation and load conditions in the
network, as for example shown in Figure 4. The mathematical description of characteristics shown in
Figures 2 and 3 are:
b
F U
= (3)
Fn U n
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where:
F = luminous flux
U = supply voltage
Fn = luminous flux at nominal value of supply voltage Un
b = factor equal 3.6 for incandescent lamps and 1.8 for discharge lamps
−14
D U
= (4)
Dn U n
where:
D = service life (durability) of the incandescent lamp
Dn = durability at nominal value of supply voltage Un.
Figure 4 - Examples of voltage dips (rms phase to neutral voltage); oscillograms showing
the supply voltage (upper trace) and frequency changes (lower trace) at the PCC of a small factory
One can see that the requirements concerning voltage changes in EN 50160 are not very rigorous. Even
keeping voltage variations in the permissible limit ±10%, can cause under performance of lighting sources.
In practice, these variations should be limited to about ±(3-4)%, in order to avoid negative consequences in
lighting.
The voltage fluctuations shown in Figure 4 illustrate the voltage influence on the flicker severity, which can
be measured and calculated according to formula (1). Measurement of flicker is considered in another
section of the Guide.
For electric motors the most significant factor is the fluctuation of torque, which depends on the square of
the supply voltage value. Problems could occur during start-up of heavy loads, because the inrush current
causes an additional voltage drop within the installation (Figure 5). In practice, for the majority of three
phase electric motors, start-up occurs normally at or above 85% of nominal voltage for heavy starting loads
and at or above 70% for light starting loads. Thus, the EN 50160 voltage fluctuation requirements are
satisfactory here. However prolonged operation of the motor at an rms voltage value of –10% or +10 % of
Un can cause other negative consequences: overloading and operation of the thermal protection in the first
case, or operation at excessive power and protection tripping in the second case. All voltage dips can cause
nuisance tripping of the motor protection.
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The influence of the load current on the supply
voltage in the installation depends on the
impedance of the supply grid. The utilisation
voltage at the equipment depends on the
impedance of the supply grid and that of the
customer’s installation. An illustration of the
influence of load current on the supply voltage is
shown in Figure 6.
Other important problems for the motors are
voltage harmonics in and unbalance of the supply
voltage. Voltage unbalance in a three-phase
system causes an opposing torque, proportional
to the negative sequence voltage component.
Each voltage harmonic produces a respective
harmonic current and its own torque, which can
be coherent or opposite to the main torque, for
various slip values. The most important here are
the 5th and 7th harmonics. Figure 7 illustrates a case
in which the 7th harmonic torque can cause
problems during motor start-up, where the
characteristic torque and the braking torque Figure 5 - Example of supply voltage changes
curves cross. (upper trace) at start-up of an asynchronous motor;
For other electrical equipment the relationship lower trace – load current in the supplied
between supply voltage and its power or efficiency installation of a small factory; the peak at the end
may be significant. For the majority of equipment, of current flow is the inrush process
voltage changes in the range
(0.9 - 1.1) Un do not cause any negative
consequences, especially for common heating
devices. For equipment with a higher sensitivity
to the supply voltage proper protection should
be installed.
Measuring methods
Measurement and testing of supply voltage
quality, according to EN 50160, requires
specialised apparatus and measuring methods
(see Sections 3.2 and 5.2 of this Guide). This
arrangement enables continuous monitoring,
over 7 days, of the following parameters:
voltage in three phases
frequency
total harmonic distortion factor THDU
Figure 6 - Illustration of the load current
voltage unbalance factor, which is a influence on the supply voltage dips
multiple of positive and negative in the electrical installation
sequence voltage components
fast and slow voltage variations, which are defined as short term (Pst) and long term (Pst) flicker
severity factors (equation 1).
This type of equipment also enables measurement of voltage dips and outages, its frequency and duration.
The measured parameters are processed and recorded as 10 minute time-segments (1008 segments over
7 days). For each segment the mean value of the measured parameter is calculated. After the 7-day
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recording period a so-called “ordered diagram” is produced, which shows the sum of the duration of a given
distortion level in the observed time period. (For frequency measurement, the duration of each single
segment is 10 seconds).
An example of an ordered diagram is shown in Figure 8. It clearly shows whether the measured voltage
parameters have been maintained at the permissible level for 95% of the tested time. (Table 1).
Torque
Torque due to fundamental
Resultant torque
Braking (load) torque
Torque due to h5
Torque due to h7
Speed
Figure 7 - Influence of asynchronous torque produced by harmonics on the
main torque characteristic of an asynchronous motor
THDu (%)
5% t
Ordered sample
Figure 8 - Example of the ordered diagram of the total harmonic distortion
factor measured in substations supplying low voltage industrial (1 and 3)
and municipal (2) networks
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Country perspectives
As mentioned above, while EN 50160 gives general limits for public supply networks, various European
countries have additional rules governing supply conditions. Many of these national regulations cover
areas not included in EN 50160, such as the maximum permissible harmonic load to be connected to the
PCC.
The German national standard VDE 0100 states that the voltage parameters defined in DIN EN 50160 reflect
extreme situations in the network and are not representative of typical conditions. In planning networks
the recommendations of VDE 0100 should be followed. One of the TABs [3] gives maximum values (per
unit) for phase-angle controlled resistive loads (1 700 VA single-phase, 3 300 VA two-phase and 5 000 VA
balanced three-phase) and for uncontrolled rectifier loads with capacitive smoothing (300 VA single-
phase, 600 VA two-phase and 1000 VA balanced three-phase). The equipment standard VDE 0838
(EN 60555) is also quoted.
Parameter of supply voltage Limits according to [4]
Frequency LV and MV: 50 Hz nominal (49.5 - 50.2 Hz)
Voltage magnitude LV and MV: -10% - +5% of the 15 minutes rms value
LV: THDU ≤ 8%, each harmonic/U1 ≤ 5%
Harmonics
MV: THDU ≤ 5%, each harmonic/U1 ≤ 3%
LV and MV: 60 h/year up to Dec 31, 2004
Long interruptions
48 h/year after Jan 1, 2005
Table 3 - Requirements concerning PQ of supply voltage in Polish
distribution network, according to [4]
In Poland, the rules of electrical energy distribution established by the government [4] give the
fundamental parameters of the supply voltage (Table 3) and do not refer to EN 50160. Additionally,
consumers are divided into six groups, for which separate, permissible total annual outage times are
defined. The document also deals in detail with various economic aspects of the energy market, principles
of settlement between network and distribution companies etc.
In Italy there is an important document dealing with the continuity of supplied supply [8]. The Italian
Regulatory Authority for Electricity and Gas (AEEG) has in fact set out a uniform system of service
continuity indicators and has put in place a system of incentives and penalties in order to progressively
bring continuity levels up to meet European standards. The Authority has divided the national territory
into 230 geographical zones, sub-divided by areas of population density and has set improvement targets
for each area on the basis of the previous year’s performance. Utilities that succeed in improving by more
than the required rate can recover the higher costs sustained. Conversely, companies have to pay a penalty
if they fail to meet the improvement target. Interruptions due to acts of God, or those caused by third
parties, are not included in the calculation. The overall performance target is to bring continuity levels up
to national benchmark levels based on European standards: 30 minutes of interruptions overall per user per
year in large cities (high density); 45 minutes in medium-sized towns (medium density): and 60 minutes in
rural areas (low density). Other countries have similar regimes imposed by the regulatory authorities.
The UK has a number of documents making up the distribution code. One of the most important is G5/4,
discussed elsewhere in this Guide, which regulates the connection of harmonic loads to the point of
common coupling. Measures to encourage the improvement of continuity are the responsibility of the
Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM).
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Conclusions
The requirements of EN 50160 are not difficult for electricity suppliers to fulfil. The parameters of the
supply voltage shall be within the specified range (Table 1) during 95% of the test period, while the
permitted deviations in the remaining 5% of the period are much greater. For example, the mean value
during 95% of the time shall be between 90% and 110% of the nominal voltage. This means that, in an
extreme case, customers could be supplied at 90% of nominal voltage continuously while, for 5% of the
time, the voltage could be much lower. If, in such a boundary situation, other parameters are also at the
extremes permitted in the standard, for example harmonic voltages or voltage unbalance, then equipment
mal-operation is likely.
The standard could be improved. For example, requiring the mean values of measured voltage parameters,
over the whole of the test period within ±5% would guarantee that the supply voltage could not be
maintained at the lower or upper boundary value for a prolonged period.
The number of voltage dips permitted (up to 1 000 during the year) and the number of short and long
outages are rather high from the customer’s point of view. Voltage dips to below 30% of the nominal voltage
with duration longer than 0.3 s can cause low voltage protection to trip or contactors in the motor circuits
to drop out. Thus, the real number of process interruptions will be much greater than the number that
would be expected to result from voltage interruptions.
EN 50160 should be understood as representing a compromise between supplier and customer. It requires
that the supplier provide, as a minimum, a barely adequate quality supply. Most suppliers routinely exceed
these requirements by a large margin, but do not guarantee to do so. If the customer has higher
requirements, mitigation measures should be provided or a separate agreement for a higher quality supply
must be negotiated. However, the important advantage of the standard is:
definition of the voltage parameters important for power quality
quantitative determination of the values, which are a reference point in evaluation of the
power quality.
It is the task of the electricity regulator to set a level of quality that requires best practice from the supplier,
while not setting the level too high so that the price of electricity increases for everybody.
References and Bibliography
[1] EN 50160, Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public distribution systems, 1999
[2] IEC 038, IEC standard voltages, 1999
[3] Technische Anschlussbedingungen (Technical requirements of connection), VDEW
[4] Rozporzadzenie Ministra Gospodarki z dnia 25 wrzesnia 2000, w sprawie szczególowych warunków przylaczania
podmiotów do sieci elektroenergetycznych, obrotu energia elektryczna, swiadczenia uslug przesylowych, ruchu
sieciowego i eksploatacji sieci oraz standardów jakosciowych obslugi odbiorców. Dziennik Ustaw Nr 85, poz. 957 (Rules
of detailed conditions of connection of consumers to the electrical power network and quality requirements in Poland).
[5] Baranecki A et al, Poprawa jakosci zasilania w sieciach NN i SN. (Improvement of supply quality in LV and MV
networks), Elektronizacja 1-2/2001
[6] Seipp G G, Elektrische Installationstechnik, Berlin – München, Siemens AG, 1993
[7] DIN VDE 0100-100 (VDE 0100 part 100): 2002-08
[8] Decision 128/1999: Definizione di obblighi di registrazione delle interruzioni del servizio di distribuzione dell’energia
elettrica e di indicatori di continuità del servizio
[9] Decision 144/00: Determinazione dei livelli effettivi base e dei livelli tendenziali di continuità del servizio per ogni
ambito territoriale e per ogni anno del periodo 2000-2003 ai sensi dell’articolo 7 della deliberazione dell’Autorità per
l’energia elettrica e il gas 28 dicembre 1999, n. 202/99 e per la determinazione della media nazionale dei livelli
tendenziali di continuità del servizio per l’anno 2004, ai sensi dell’articolo 9, comma 9.4, della medesima
deliberazione.
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