Power Factor Correctioni(PFC) Power factor correction (PFC) aims to improve power factor, and therefore power quality. It reduces the load on the electrical distribution system, increases energy efficiency and reduces electricity costs. It also decreases the likelihood of instability and failure of equipment. Power factor correction is obtained via the connection of capacitors(or Static Var...
Meaning Of Harmonics Harmonic refers to the electric quantity whose frequency is an integral multiple of the fundamental wave contained in the current. Generally, it refers to the Fourier series decomposition of the periodic non sinusoidal electric quantity. Except for the electric quantity of the fundamental wave frequency, the electric quantity generated by the current greater than the fundament...
Why is the harmonic current on the null line mainly three times? This is due to two reasons: (1) Among the harmonic components generated by single-phase rectifier circuit, the third harmonic is the largest, and the distortion rate of the third harmonic usually reaches more than 80%. (2) The harmonic current of other times will have the effect of canceling on the zero line, onl...
Reactive currents backstreaming from Solar to Utility Reactive currents backstreaming(from Solar plant) in power supply system is not only harmful but also expensive for financial purposes. Parasite currents in both electricity transmission lines and equipment of solar power-stations cause financial losses because of converting electric energy to thermal (thus making generation amount lower, that ...
Power quality management in distributed photovoltaic (PV) refers to the measures and strategies employed to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of PV systems while maintaining the quality of electrical power supplied to the grid. Here are some key aspects of power quality management in distributed photovoltaic: Voltage Regulation: PV systems can introduce voltage fluctuations due to the in...
The development of Energy Storage Systems is necessary for a variety of reasons: Integration of Renewable Energy Sources: Energy storage plays a crucial role in the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind power into the electricity grid. These sources produce variable power output based on weather conditions, and energy storage helps mitigate the mismatch between g...
Stepless compensation and multi-step compensation are two different approaches used in power system compensation to mitigate the effects of reactive power and voltage fluctuations. Stepless Compensation: Stepless compensation, also known as continuous compensation, involves the use of a continuously adjustable reactive power compensator to regulate voltage and control reactive power flow. The most...
The harm of harmonics to power capacitors mainly includes the following aspects 1. Overcurrent and Overload -Harmonics can cause distortion of voltage and current at the capacitor terminals, especially at specific harmonic frequencies, where capacitors resonate with inductive components in the system, resulting in significant amplification of harmonic currents. Excessive harmonic current causes th...