{"title":"Practical application and analysis of Micro CHP","authors":"Safa Alhakeem, M. Al-Tai","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339814","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a case study has been performed and analysed on a Narrow boat as practical application of Micro CHP. The Narrow boat system comprises a diesel engine and various other ancillary equipment. The engine was tested using a standard test procedure and the corresponding engine torque and power, thermal efficiency, fuel input energy and fuel consumption figures were obtained for the range of engine speeds and loads. The results showed that, the thermal efficiency at various speed and different power output not greatly affected and the engine is most efficient between 1000 and 1100 rpm.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116760607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of branch parameter errors on voltage stability enhancement schemes","authors":"P. Mavroeidis, E. Kyriakides, V. Kirincic","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339907","url":null,"abstract":"Branch parameter errors may affect the success of voltage stability enhancement schemes. This work considers errors of varying sign and magnitude in the parameters of transmission lines. The considered voltage stability enhancement scheme is based on a central state estimator and on a distributed monitoring of individual lines. The state estimator incorporates synchronized phasor measurements. The applied voltage stability enhancement scheme is based on monitoring individual branches and on load shedding, for various thresholds of the applied stability indices. A discussion on voltage stability enhancement schemes and branch parameter errors is followed by simulations on two case studies involving two IEEE studies and both static and transient contingencies. In conclusion, dealing with branch parameter errors in the context of voltage stability enhancement schemes is discussed.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123214097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Congestion pricing in a deregulated market using A.C. Power Transfer Distribution Factors","authors":"A. K. Singh, C. S. Ozveren","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339890","url":null,"abstract":"In our paper we will be reporting our investigations on congestion pricing in a deregulated electricity market using A.C. Power Transfer Distribution Factors (AC-PTDF). In transmission lines, congestion is the important operational issue that often occurs in deregulated system. Congestion in the transmission line restricts the simultaneous delivery of power for set of transaction between generator and load. Thus it is important to manage and remove congestion and to appropriately charge the transmission system users that cause congestion. Many different methods Topological Generation Distribution Factors (D.C.), Traceable flow method, Optimal re-dispatch and Zonal congestion management have been used to determine the congestion cost. In the paper we will first report on the results of our comprehensive literature review on the topic as well detailing the outline of the promising preliminary methodologies investigate. The main focus of the paper will be on the methods for transmission line congestion cost management and calculation during transmission transactions. In our studies we will use full AC load flow analysis (Newton Rapson) to determine the power system quantities. MW-mile method will be used to determine the congestion cost in the system. This approach will allow us improve the accuracy and allocate the values fairly to the transmission line users most responsible for the congestion. Furthermore we will be reporting on our preliminary findings and conclusion of our efforts in trying to derive a practical congestion pricing methodology that will be accurate and can be accepted by all parties as equitable and practical and conclude by detailing the future stages of our investigations.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114938278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Hasan, H. Hamzehbahmani, S. Robson, H. Griffiths, D. Clark, A. Haddad
{"title":"Characterization of horizontal earth electrodes: Variable frequency and impulse responses","authors":"H. Hasan, H. Hamzehbahmani, S. Robson, H. Griffiths, D. Clark, A. Haddad","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339970","url":null,"abstract":"Grounding systems such as vertical and horizontal electrodes, and grids are installed in the soil to mitigate against the effects of system faults and lightning surges. Their main function is to dissipate lightning and fault currents into the earth without generating any hazardous potential differences between different contacts points of grounded structures and the earth that may be bridged by people or sensitive electrical equipment. In this investigation, field tests applying both low voltage impulse and variable frequency energisations to a horizontal earth electrode installed in a low resistivity soil medium have been carried out. The frequency response is determined from the AC variable frequency test over frequency (50Hz up to 1MHz). Numerical models of the tested electrodes were simulated considering the effect of soil parameters and the results were compared with field tests measurements.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121510512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incorporating the smart grid concept in network planning practices","authors":"R. Bernards, J. Morren, H. Slootweg","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339772","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339772","url":null,"abstract":"Ongoing developments in the electricity system are changing the requirements for planning and design of distribution networks. Based on field research at several Dutch distribution network operators a conceptual planning process is defined and current practices in distribution network planning in the Netherlands are investigated. Currently mainly traditional deterministic approaches are applied, but the increased focus on efficiency and optimal utilisation of existing grids leads to the exploration of more detailed methods. So far, the uncertainties in costs and benefits and the absence of clear legislation hinder the incorporation of smart grid technologies in routine network planning.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121960590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tiago Antônio Rizzetti, Alexandre Silva Rodrigues, Bolivar Menezes da Silva, Bruno Augusto Rizzetti, P. Wessel, Luciane Neves Canha
{"title":"Security of communications on a high availability mesh network applied in Smart Grids","authors":"Tiago Antônio Rizzetti, Alexandre Silva Rodrigues, Bolivar Menezes da Silva, Bruno Augusto Rizzetti, P. Wessel, Luciane Neves Canha","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339761","url":null,"abstract":"The implementation of a Smart Grid demands a network of two-way communication for interaction between the several devices in the system and the management systems. However, communication between the active devices in the system is a big challenge. In addition to providing communication between a large numbers of devices, it is necessary ensure the security on transmitted information. In this context, the use of mesh networks is an interesting alternative. The main feature of this type of network is the auto configuration of the topology and the high dynamic on active devices. The routing infrastructure is implemented by these devices, through exchange of routing tables between the nodes. Thus, it is necessary prevent unauthorized devices disclose routes or may transmit any data on the network. In this context, the authenticity and the integrity information's can be compromised by a false node. Among the protective measures that can be applied in this case highlights the use of authentication mechanism in each node. In these terms, this work presents a proposal to ensure the authenticity of the participating nodes of a mesh network, through signing the control messages of OLSR protocol via SECOM middleware.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122137073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Earthing requirements for HVDC systems","authors":"H. Hamzehbahmani, H. Griffiths, A. Haddad, D. Guo","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339768","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339768","url":null,"abstract":"Following the recent developments in the field of power electronic valves, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems have become more attractive in power systems, and are widely recognised as a suitable tool for future power systems, especially in bulk power transmission over long distances. Grounding electrodes are an important part with significant roles in the operation of the HVDC systems. In this paper, first a brief review of different types of HVDC configuration is presented. Essential requirements in the design and operation of the HVDC grounding system are then presented and discussed. In the relevant studies, environmental impacts of HVDC electrodes, e.g. step voltage, effect on the buried metallic structures, DC magnetic bias of power transformers and mitigation methods are highlighted. Finally, a basic modelling of different physical configurations of HVDC electrode resistance is performed.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"123 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132161905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mitigation of over-voltage fluctuation in medium voltage (MV) distribution feeder line with high PV plant penetration","authors":"Shivananda Pukhrem, M. Conlon, M. Basu","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339837","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339837","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this paper is to investigate the mitigation of the overvoltage fluctuation in a MV distribution feeder line with high levels of installed PV plant. The general techniques used to control the overvoltage fluctuation are reactive power control and active power curtailment. In this paper, two cosΦ(P) reactive power control methodologies are reviewed at the far and near end of a 66 kV radial feeder line network. The results are compared for these two methodologies together with the unity power factor control mode at each node.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131542988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Phase-shifted Full-Bridge ZVS DC/DC Converter for Wireless Charging of Electric Vehicles","authors":"Philip O'Neill, Jun Zhang, W. G. Hurley","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339918","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a Phase-shifted Full-Bridge (PSFB) Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) DC/DC Converter for Wireless Charging of Electric Vehicles. Wireless charging obviates the need for plug in chargers while providing convenient charging in parking lots and residential locations. A prototype charger is presented with a full working circuit. The magnetic fields around the charger as well as the mutual coupling are also described. Full experimental results are provided.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133735251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of wind farm aggregation techniques for analyzing power system dynamics","authors":"Nhamo Dhlamini, S. Chowdhury","doi":"10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2015.7339930","url":null,"abstract":"The introduction and penetration of non-conventional renewable energy based generation technologies in South Africa and the world over has increased grid connection complexities. This has resulted in strict grid code requirements by utilities in order to ensure a reliable, safe and economically manageable grid operation. This justifies the need for adequate system models to represent overall system dynamics of grid connected renewable energy sources during normal and abnormal grid disturbances. Wind generation technology has become the world's largest growing energy source due to its non-emission of carbon gases, it is available in abundance and is reproducible. This research paper presents the different methods that can be used to aggregate a wind farm consisting of the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) wind turbine for simulation sudies and predicting wind farm dynamic performance during normal and abnormal grid conditions. By comparing the aggregated wind farm models with the full wind farm model, this research paper confirms that the different aggregating techniques used in simulation studies provides identical results, hence confirming that aggregating techniques can be used to reduce computational complexities on the one hand and be able to predict the wind farm's influence on the system dynamic behavior on the other hand.","PeriodicalId":446482,"journal":{"name":"2015 50th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132455863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}