This document discusses energy efficiency in electrical systems, focusing on transformers and motors. It provides information on transformer types, ratings, losses and efficiency optimization. Key points covered include:
1. Transformers are inherently very efficient but efficiency depends on load percentage, with maximum efficiency occurring between 40-60% for distribution transformers and 60-80% for power transformers.
2. Motor and transformer loads can be optimized through proper sizing and power factor correction techniques like capacitors to reduce losses and improve efficiency.
3. Harmonics from non-linear loads increase equipment losses and temperatures, potentially causing premature failure, so proper filtering is required. Standards help regulate harmonics levels.
Transformers are necessary in power systems to step up voltage for efficient transmission and step down voltage for safe distribution. They operate on the principle of electromagnetic induction and have a core made of laminated steel, with coils of wire wound around the core. The ratio of the number of turns in the primary and secondary windings determines the voltage transformation ratio. Power losses in transformers include copper losses from winding resistance and iron losses from hysteresis and eddy currents in the core. Efficiency is highest when load matches the ratio of iron to copper losses.
MATLAB Simulink for single phase PWM inverter in an uninterrupted power supplyIJMER
Now a day’s Uninterrupted power supply is very necessary for industry, and domestic purpose.
This paper presents the design and implementation of UPS for using personal computer. Here solar
energy is used for charging the battery in sunny days and in absence of solar energy it will automatically
connect to main AC supply. Also MATLAB simulation work is done for PWM single phase inverter and
full bridge rectifier.. Here microcontroller is used for switching between solar plate and main AC supply
to Battery. By using this method we can save our electricity bill which is consumed in charging of battery
Towards An Accurate Modeling of Frequency-dependent Wind Farm Components Unde...IJAPEJOURNAL
This document describes modeling the components of a wind farm in order to accurately simulate its transient response under lightning conditions. It details models for the wind turbines, transformers, transmission lines, surge arresters, and other components. The models include frequency dependence to capture transient behavior. The wind farm model is implemented and validated in ATP/EMTP software. Comparison is made between models with and without frequency dependence. This accurate modeling of wind farm components allows simulation of the transient response and analysis of lightning hazards.
This document provides details on the design of a 500kV extra high voltage transmission line that is 600 miles long. It discusses selecting an economic conductor size, calculating line parameters such as resistance, inductance and capacitance, and ensuring safety clearances are met. The selected conductor is a bundle of 3 ACSR conductors with a cross-sectional area of 468 mm2 each. Line losses are calculated to be 51.23 MW, which is 5.123% of the 1000MW transmission capacity. Surge impedance is determined to be 276.6 ohms. Safety clearances are in accordance with National Electrical Safety Code specifications.
This document discusses power factor improvement through the use of capacitors. It begins with definitions of key terms like active power, reactive power, and apparent power. It then discusses how inductive loads cause low power factors and the disadvantages of low power factors, such as increased current and line losses. The document presents methods for calculating the capacitance needed to improve the power factor of an inductive load. It also provides examples of typical power factors for various equipment and industries. Overall, the document provides an overview of power factors and how capacitors can be used to improve power factors.
The document discusses the use of solid state transformers (SST) in wind energy systems. SST can effectively replace conventional transformers and reactive power compensators, increasing the flexibility of wind energy systems. SST integrate rectification, isolation, and inversion stages to provide voltage conversion as well as reactive and active power compensation. The document also describes how SST can be interfaced with wind energy systems to provide benefits such as power factor control, fast isolation during faults, and regulation of both AC and DC loads.
the ratio of the actual electrical power dissipated by an AC circuit to the product of the r.m.s. values of current and voltage. The difference between the two is caused by reactance in the circuit and represents power that does no useful work.
Power upgrading of transmission line by combining ac dc transmissionShailesh Senta
Long extra high voltage (EHV) ac lines cannot be loaded to their Thermal limits in order
to keep sufficient margin against transient instability. With The scheme proposed in this
project, it is possible to load these lines very close to their thermal limits. The conductors
are allowed to carry usual ac along with dc superimposed on it.
The added dc power flow does not cause any transient instability. This Paper gives the
feasibility of converting a double circuit ac line into composite ac– dc power transmission
line to get the advantages of parallel ac–dc transmission to improve stability and damping
out oscillations. Simulation and experimental studies are carried out for the coordinated
control as well as independent control of ac and dc power transmissions. No alterations of
conductors, insulator strings, and towers of the original line are needed. Substantial gain in
the load ability of the line is obtained. Master current controller senses ac current and
regulates the dc current orders for converters online such that conductor current never
exceeds its thermal limit.
Transformers are necessary in power systems to step up voltage for efficient transmission and step down voltage for safe distribution. They operate on the principle of electromagnetic induction and have a core made of laminated steel, with coils of wire wound around the core. The ratio of the number of turns in the primary and secondary windings determines the voltage transformation ratio. Power losses in transformers include copper losses from winding resistance and iron losses from hysteresis and eddy currents in the core. Efficiency is highest when load matches the ratio of iron to copper losses.
MATLAB Simulink for single phase PWM inverter in an uninterrupted power supplyIJMER
Now a day’s Uninterrupted power supply is very necessary for industry, and domestic purpose.
This paper presents the design and implementation of UPS for using personal computer. Here solar
energy is used for charging the battery in sunny days and in absence of solar energy it will automatically
connect to main AC supply. Also MATLAB simulation work is done for PWM single phase inverter and
full bridge rectifier.. Here microcontroller is used for switching between solar plate and main AC supply
to Battery. By using this method we can save our electricity bill which is consumed in charging of battery
Towards An Accurate Modeling of Frequency-dependent Wind Farm Components Unde...IJAPEJOURNAL
This document describes modeling the components of a wind farm in order to accurately simulate its transient response under lightning conditions. It details models for the wind turbines, transformers, transmission lines, surge arresters, and other components. The models include frequency dependence to capture transient behavior. The wind farm model is implemented and validated in ATP/EMTP software. Comparison is made between models with and without frequency dependence. This accurate modeling of wind farm components allows simulation of the transient response and analysis of lightning hazards.
This document provides details on the design of a 500kV extra high voltage transmission line that is 600 miles long. It discusses selecting an economic conductor size, calculating line parameters such as resistance, inductance and capacitance, and ensuring safety clearances are met. The selected conductor is a bundle of 3 ACSR conductors with a cross-sectional area of 468 mm2 each. Line losses are calculated to be 51.23 MW, which is 5.123% of the 1000MW transmission capacity. Surge impedance is determined to be 276.6 ohms. Safety clearances are in accordance with National Electrical Safety Code specifications.
This document discusses power factor improvement through the use of capacitors. It begins with definitions of key terms like active power, reactive power, and apparent power. It then discusses how inductive loads cause low power factors and the disadvantages of low power factors, such as increased current and line losses. The document presents methods for calculating the capacitance needed to improve the power factor of an inductive load. It also provides examples of typical power factors for various equipment and industries. Overall, the document provides an overview of power factors and how capacitors can be used to improve power factors.
The document discusses the use of solid state transformers (SST) in wind energy systems. SST can effectively replace conventional transformers and reactive power compensators, increasing the flexibility of wind energy systems. SST integrate rectification, isolation, and inversion stages to provide voltage conversion as well as reactive and active power compensation. The document also describes how SST can be interfaced with wind energy systems to provide benefits such as power factor control, fast isolation during faults, and regulation of both AC and DC loads.
the ratio of the actual electrical power dissipated by an AC circuit to the product of the r.m.s. values of current and voltage. The difference between the two is caused by reactance in the circuit and represents power that does no useful work.
Power upgrading of transmission line by combining ac dc transmissionShailesh Senta
Long extra high voltage (EHV) ac lines cannot be loaded to their Thermal limits in order
to keep sufficient margin against transient instability. With The scheme proposed in this
project, it is possible to load these lines very close to their thermal limits. The conductors
are allowed to carry usual ac along with dc superimposed on it.
The added dc power flow does not cause any transient instability. This Paper gives the
feasibility of converting a double circuit ac line into composite ac– dc power transmission
line to get the advantages of parallel ac–dc transmission to improve stability and damping
out oscillations. Simulation and experimental studies are carried out for the coordinated
control as well as independent control of ac and dc power transmissions. No alterations of
conductors, insulator strings, and towers of the original line are needed. Substantial gain in
the load ability of the line is obtained. Master current controller senses ac current and
regulates the dc current orders for converters online such that conductor current never
exceeds its thermal limit.
This document discusses extra high voltage (EHV) AC transmission. It covers several topics:
1) The role of EHV AC transmission is to transmit large amounts of electrical power over long distances from generation sources to load centers. This is necessary because generation and load centers are often located far apart.
2) Key considerations in designing EHV transmission lines include reliability levels, transmission voltages, tower structures, conductor sizing, and insulator requirements. Problems that arise with high voltages include increased corona effects, high electrostatic fields, and switching surge overvoltages.
3) Major problems encountered with EHV transmission are increased current density, bundled conductors, high surface voltages, corona effects, electrostatic fields,
Modeling Of Converter “Single Phase to Three Phase by Using Single Phase Sup...IJMER
This document discusses modeling a converter to generate three-phase power from a single-phase source. It proposes a model that uses a bridge rectifier to convert the single-phase AC supply to DC, and then a three-arm IGBT inverter to convert the DC back to three-phase AC. The model is simulated in MATLAB Simulink. The simulation results show the transformer primary and secondary voltages and currents, inverter pulses and currents, and the phase currents and voltages generated. The proposed converter model can generate three-phase power for small industries, large buildings, and workshops from a single-phase supply.
As power factor falls below unity the current
in the system increases with the following effects: I
2R power
loss increases in cables and windings leading to overheating
and consequent reduction in equipment life; cost incurred by
power company increases and efficiency as a whole suffers
because more of the input is absorbed in meeting losses.
Distribution losses cost the utilities a very big amount of profit
and reduce life of equipment. The system is considered as
efficient when the loss level is low. So, attempts at power loss
minimization in order to reduce electricity cost, and improve
the efficiency of distribution systems are continuously made.
This paper investigates the losses in a 34-bus distribution
system and how the installation of capacitors at some points in
the system can significantly reduce losses in circuits and cables,
ensure that the rated voltage is applied to motors, lamps, etc, to
obtain optimum performance, ensure maximum power output
of transformers is utilized and not used in making-up losses,
enables existing transformers to carry additional load without
overheating or the necessity of capital cost of new
transformers, and achieve the financial benefits which will
result from lower maximum demand charges
The document discusses power quality issues in power systems. It defines various power quality issues such as voltage fluctuations, sags, swells, interruptions, harmonic distortion, and current and voltage imbalances. It states that power quality is concerned with deviations from ideal sinusoidal voltages and currents. The sources of power quality issues are described as nonlinear loads containing power electronic devices, capacitor banks, and static converters, which can cause problems like harmonic resonance.
Brushless DC motor is a synchronous machine that makes use of electronic commutation instead of mechanical commutator. Brushless DC motors makes use of inverter encompassing static switches for its operation. A simple bridge converter when used for BLDC drive as front end converter makes input source power factor to get reduced which is unacceptable in the power system. To avoid the distortions in the source voltage and source currents, Buck converter which was used as power factor correction (PFC) converter in this paper to improve the power factor. Presence of power electronic converters deteriorates system power factor effecting overall system performance. This paper presents buck converter for power factor correction in brushless DC motor drive system. Buck converter is operated with current control strategy rather to conventional voltage follower control. Simulation model was obtained using MATLAB/SIMULINK software and the brushless DC motor performance characteristics were shown for conditions with different DC link voltages and step variation in DC link voltage. Total harmonic distortion in source current was also presented.
The document proposes a control system for single-phase bidirectional PWM converters in microgrid systems. It describes a converter that can operate in both rectification and inversion modes to connect renewable energy sources to loads and send excess power to the grid. It involves designing double loop PID control for the converter using average modeling. The control system is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink and shows the converter operating successfully in both modes.
Flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) use power electronics to enhance control and increase power transfer capability on AC transmission lines. A flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controller can control one or more AC transmission system parameters using power electronics. There are several types of FACTS controllers including series controllers that inject voltage in series with a line, shunt controllers that inject current, and combined series-series or series-shunt controllers. Thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSCs) are widely used series controllers that control power flow by varying the reactance of a thyristor-switched capacitor bank.
This guide presents a methodology based on standard PN-IEC 60354 to check overloading capacity of transformers. Main changes versus standard PN-71/E-81000 are discussed and step by step examples are given. An essential advantage of the recommended methods of verification of overloading capacity of transformers is that the size and cooling modes of transformers are considered.
Lecture-2 : Applications of Power Electronicsrsamurti
This document discusses several applications of power electronics, including:
1) Motor drives and variable speed drives which use power electronics to vary motor speed in an efficient manner and save energy compared to throttling flow with a valve.
2) LED and CFL lighting which use power electronics for power factor correction, constant current regulation and dimming controls.
3) Domestic appliances like fans which now use electronic speed controls instead of wasteful resistive controls.
This document discusses power transformer losses in electrical distribution networks. It provides information on different types of losses including no-load losses and load losses. No-load losses are caused by magnetizing current in the transformer core and do not vary with load. Load losses vary according to loading and include heat losses from resistance in the windings. The document also discusses how utilities estimate the costs of no-load and load losses using A and B values, which allow comparing the total owning costs of different transformer designs.
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This document provides information about high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission. It begins with an introduction comparing AC and DC transmission, noting advantages of DC such as fewer conductors required and lack of effects from inductance and capacitance. It then describes types of HVDC links including monopolar, bipolar, and homopolar. Details are given about HVDC converter stations including converter units, valves, transformers, filters, reactive power sources, and smoothing reactors. Multi-terminal HVDC systems and their advantages are outlined. Principles of DC link control through constant current or voltage are summarized.
The document summarizes key aspects of transmission line design and components. It discusses the methodology for designing transmission lines, including gathering design data, selecting reliability levels, and calculating loads. It also covers the selection and design of various transmission line components such as conductors, insulators, towers, and grounding systems. Design considerations include voltage levels, safety clearances, mechanical requirements, and optimization of costs.
Modern trends in electric drives involve replacing fixed speed drives with more efficient variable speed drives using power electronic converters and control. Variable speed drives allow optimizing motor speed for different applications and loads. Power electronic converters are used in electric drive systems to convert electric energy from AC sources like the grid to regulated DC or AC for electric motors. Modern drive systems use intelligent controllers and sensors for improved performance. Common electric motors used in drive systems include DC motors, induction motors, and permanent magnet synchronous motors.
Optimal Reactive Power Compensation in Electric Transmission Line using STATCOMIOSR Journals
This document discusses optimal reactive power compensation in an electric transmission line using STATCOM. It analyzes the reactive power compensation provided by STATCOM in different locations along a 150km long 132kV transmission line in MATLAB simulation. STATCOM is placed at the receiving end, middle point, and at 2/3 distance from the sending end. The simulation results show the relative performance of STATCOM in these different locations for controlling power flows in the transmission line.
Engineering review on AC Power.
Presentation lecture for energy engineering class.
Course: MS in Renewable Energy Engineering, Oregon institute of technology
The document discusses various sources of electricity losses in power systems and potential solutions to minimize losses. It identifies key sources of losses as occurring in transmission, distribution, and from technical and commercial factors. Specific technical losses mentioned include corona, skin effect, proximity effect, and copper losses. Commercial losses include theft and faulty meters. Recommended solutions focus on renewable energy, distributed generation, demand side management, energy efficiency programs, and IT applications to improve monitoring, auditing and billing.
Performance Analysis of Single Phase Induction Motor Coated with Al2O3 Nano F...idescitation
In the last decades, it has been shown that the properties of the enamel used in
the induction motor were improved by adding the nano fillers to it. The performance of the
motor was also improved by using the enamel filled with the nano fillers. In this paper, the
performance of the single phase induction motor coated with Al 2O3 nano filler mixed
enamel was analyzed by conducting many tests such as open circuit test, short circuit test,
load test and thermal withstanding test on it and the results were compared with that of the
normal single phase induction motor. The test results show that there was a tremendous
improvement in the performance of the single phase induction motor coated with Al2O3
nano filler mixed enamel when compared to that of the normal single phase induction
motor. The efficiency of the induction motor was increased to a maximum 6 % by adding
nano filler of Al2 O3 to the enamel used as the coating for the windings in the single phase
induction motor. The addition of nano fillers to the enamel has increased the temperature
withstanding capacity of the induction motor. Hence the life time of the motor will be
increased.
Energy aware load balancing and application scaling for the cloud ecosystemPvrtechnologies Nellore
This document summarizes an article that introduces an energy-aware operation model for load balancing and application scaling in cloud computing environments. It aims to define an energy-optimal operation regime for servers and maximize the number operating in this regime. Idle and lightly loaded servers would be switched to low-power sleep states to save energy. The document provides background on energy efficiency in data centers and systems, discusses related work, and outlines the contributions and evaluation approach of the article.
This document discusses extra high voltage (EHV) AC transmission. It covers several topics:
1) The role of EHV AC transmission is to transmit large amounts of electrical power over long distances from generation sources to load centers. This is necessary because generation and load centers are often located far apart.
2) Key considerations in designing EHV transmission lines include reliability levels, transmission voltages, tower structures, conductor sizing, and insulator requirements. Problems that arise with high voltages include increased corona effects, high electrostatic fields, and switching surge overvoltages.
3) Major problems encountered with EHV transmission are increased current density, bundled conductors, high surface voltages, corona effects, electrostatic fields,
Modeling Of Converter “Single Phase to Three Phase by Using Single Phase Sup...IJMER
This document discusses modeling a converter to generate three-phase power from a single-phase source. It proposes a model that uses a bridge rectifier to convert the single-phase AC supply to DC, and then a three-arm IGBT inverter to convert the DC back to three-phase AC. The model is simulated in MATLAB Simulink. The simulation results show the transformer primary and secondary voltages and currents, inverter pulses and currents, and the phase currents and voltages generated. The proposed converter model can generate three-phase power for small industries, large buildings, and workshops from a single-phase supply.
As power factor falls below unity the current
in the system increases with the following effects: I
2R power
loss increases in cables and windings leading to overheating
and consequent reduction in equipment life; cost incurred by
power company increases and efficiency as a whole suffers
because more of the input is absorbed in meeting losses.
Distribution losses cost the utilities a very big amount of profit
and reduce life of equipment. The system is considered as
efficient when the loss level is low. So, attempts at power loss
minimization in order to reduce electricity cost, and improve
the efficiency of distribution systems are continuously made.
This paper investigates the losses in a 34-bus distribution
system and how the installation of capacitors at some points in
the system can significantly reduce losses in circuits and cables,
ensure that the rated voltage is applied to motors, lamps, etc, to
obtain optimum performance, ensure maximum power output
of transformers is utilized and not used in making-up losses,
enables existing transformers to carry additional load without
overheating or the necessity of capital cost of new
transformers, and achieve the financial benefits which will
result from lower maximum demand charges
The document discusses power quality issues in power systems. It defines various power quality issues such as voltage fluctuations, sags, swells, interruptions, harmonic distortion, and current and voltage imbalances. It states that power quality is concerned with deviations from ideal sinusoidal voltages and currents. The sources of power quality issues are described as nonlinear loads containing power electronic devices, capacitor banks, and static converters, which can cause problems like harmonic resonance.
Brushless DC motor is a synchronous machine that makes use of electronic commutation instead of mechanical commutator. Brushless DC motors makes use of inverter encompassing static switches for its operation. A simple bridge converter when used for BLDC drive as front end converter makes input source power factor to get reduced which is unacceptable in the power system. To avoid the distortions in the source voltage and source currents, Buck converter which was used as power factor correction (PFC) converter in this paper to improve the power factor. Presence of power electronic converters deteriorates system power factor effecting overall system performance. This paper presents buck converter for power factor correction in brushless DC motor drive system. Buck converter is operated with current control strategy rather to conventional voltage follower control. Simulation model was obtained using MATLAB/SIMULINK software and the brushless DC motor performance characteristics were shown for conditions with different DC link voltages and step variation in DC link voltage. Total harmonic distortion in source current was also presented.
The document proposes a control system for single-phase bidirectional PWM converters in microgrid systems. It describes a converter that can operate in both rectification and inversion modes to connect renewable energy sources to loads and send excess power to the grid. It involves designing double loop PID control for the converter using average modeling. The control system is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink and shows the converter operating successfully in both modes.
Flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) use power electronics to enhance control and increase power transfer capability on AC transmission lines. A flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controller can control one or more AC transmission system parameters using power electronics. There are several types of FACTS controllers including series controllers that inject voltage in series with a line, shunt controllers that inject current, and combined series-series or series-shunt controllers. Thyristor-controlled series capacitors (TCSCs) are widely used series controllers that control power flow by varying the reactance of a thyristor-switched capacitor bank.
This guide presents a methodology based on standard PN-IEC 60354 to check overloading capacity of transformers. Main changes versus standard PN-71/E-81000 are discussed and step by step examples are given. An essential advantage of the recommended methods of verification of overloading capacity of transformers is that the size and cooling modes of transformers are considered.
Lecture-2 : Applications of Power Electronicsrsamurti
This document discusses several applications of power electronics, including:
1) Motor drives and variable speed drives which use power electronics to vary motor speed in an efficient manner and save energy compared to throttling flow with a valve.
2) LED and CFL lighting which use power electronics for power factor correction, constant current regulation and dimming controls.
3) Domestic appliances like fans which now use electronic speed controls instead of wasteful resistive controls.
This document discusses power transformer losses in electrical distribution networks. It provides information on different types of losses including no-load losses and load losses. No-load losses are caused by magnetizing current in the transformer core and do not vary with load. Load losses vary according to loading and include heat losses from resistance in the windings. The document also discusses how utilities estimate the costs of no-load and load losses using A and B values, which allow comparing the total owning costs of different transformer designs.
journal publishing, how to publish research paper, Call For research paper, i...IJERD Editor
journal publishing, how to publish research paper, Call For research paper, international journal, publishing a paper, IJERD, journal of science and technology, how to get a research paper published, publishing a paper, publishing of journal, publishing of research paper, reserach and review articles, IJERD Journal, How to publish your research paper, publish research paper, open access engineering journal, Engineering journal, Mathemetics journal, Physics journal, Chemistry journal, Computer Engineering, Computer Science journal, how to submit your paper, peer reviw journal, indexed journal, reserach and review articles, engineering journal, www.ijerd.com, research journals,
yahoo journals, bing journals, International Journal of Engineering Research and Development, google journals, hard copy of journal
This document provides information about high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission. It begins with an introduction comparing AC and DC transmission, noting advantages of DC such as fewer conductors required and lack of effects from inductance and capacitance. It then describes types of HVDC links including monopolar, bipolar, and homopolar. Details are given about HVDC converter stations including converter units, valves, transformers, filters, reactive power sources, and smoothing reactors. Multi-terminal HVDC systems and their advantages are outlined. Principles of DC link control through constant current or voltage are summarized.
The document summarizes key aspects of transmission line design and components. It discusses the methodology for designing transmission lines, including gathering design data, selecting reliability levels, and calculating loads. It also covers the selection and design of various transmission line components such as conductors, insulators, towers, and grounding systems. Design considerations include voltage levels, safety clearances, mechanical requirements, and optimization of costs.
Modern trends in electric drives involve replacing fixed speed drives with more efficient variable speed drives using power electronic converters and control. Variable speed drives allow optimizing motor speed for different applications and loads. Power electronic converters are used in electric drive systems to convert electric energy from AC sources like the grid to regulated DC or AC for electric motors. Modern drive systems use intelligent controllers and sensors for improved performance. Common electric motors used in drive systems include DC motors, induction motors, and permanent magnet synchronous motors.
Optimal Reactive Power Compensation in Electric Transmission Line using STATCOMIOSR Journals
This document discusses optimal reactive power compensation in an electric transmission line using STATCOM. It analyzes the reactive power compensation provided by STATCOM in different locations along a 150km long 132kV transmission line in MATLAB simulation. STATCOM is placed at the receiving end, middle point, and at 2/3 distance from the sending end. The simulation results show the relative performance of STATCOM in these different locations for controlling power flows in the transmission line.
Engineering review on AC Power.
Presentation lecture for energy engineering class.
Course: MS in Renewable Energy Engineering, Oregon institute of technology
The document discusses various sources of electricity losses in power systems and potential solutions to minimize losses. It identifies key sources of losses as occurring in transmission, distribution, and from technical and commercial factors. Specific technical losses mentioned include corona, skin effect, proximity effect, and copper losses. Commercial losses include theft and faulty meters. Recommended solutions focus on renewable energy, distributed generation, demand side management, energy efficiency programs, and IT applications to improve monitoring, auditing and billing.
Performance Analysis of Single Phase Induction Motor Coated with Al2O3 Nano F...idescitation
In the last decades, it has been shown that the properties of the enamel used in
the induction motor were improved by adding the nano fillers to it. The performance of the
motor was also improved by using the enamel filled with the nano fillers. In this paper, the
performance of the single phase induction motor coated with Al 2O3 nano filler mixed
enamel was analyzed by conducting many tests such as open circuit test, short circuit test,
load test and thermal withstanding test on it and the results were compared with that of the
normal single phase induction motor. The test results show that there was a tremendous
improvement in the performance of the single phase induction motor coated with Al2O3
nano filler mixed enamel when compared to that of the normal single phase induction
motor. The efficiency of the induction motor was increased to a maximum 6 % by adding
nano filler of Al2 O3 to the enamel used as the coating for the windings in the single phase
induction motor. The addition of nano fillers to the enamel has increased the temperature
withstanding capacity of the induction motor. Hence the life time of the motor will be
increased.
Energy aware load balancing and application scaling for the cloud ecosystemPvrtechnologies Nellore
This document summarizes an article that introduces an energy-aware operation model for load balancing and application scaling in cloud computing environments. It aims to define an energy-optimal operation regime for servers and maximize the number operating in this regime. Idle and lightly loaded servers would be switched to low-power sleep states to save energy. The document provides background on energy efficiency in data centers and systems, discusses related work, and outlines the contributions and evaluation approach of the article.
This document is the lab manual for the Electrical Machines-II course. It contains preface information, safety rules for the lab, guidelines for the lab notebook, and a table of contents listing 12 experiments involving machines like alternators, synchronous and induction motors. Students are instructed to follow safety procedures carefully when working with electrical equipment.
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This training report provides an overview of the 2x600 MW Kalisindh Thermal Power Project located in Jhalawar, Rajasthan. The report discusses the plant layout and various systems involved in power generation including the coal handling system, raw water and cooling systems, steam generation train, transformers, ash handling plant, switchyard and control room. It also includes the objectives, methodology adopted and conclusions from the training. Single line diagrams and technical specifications of major equipment are provided.
Wahid Industries is a large fan manufacturing company in Pakistan founded in 1936. It produces fans, washing machines, air coolers, and other appliances. The company aims to provide high quality, affordable products and expand internationally. It has grown over the years and now uses modern machinery in its manufacturing process. The company also operates a hospital for employees. It seeks to introduce new product lines while maintaining a commitment to quality.
The document summarizes Pakistan's electric fan industry. It discusses the industry's history, current state, production and export figures. It also outlines challenges facing manufacturers such as rising material costs, lack of skilled labor, and weak research capabilities. Recommendations include establishing common facilities to boost technology, obtaining international certifications to expand markets, and providing training to develop the workforce.
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AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE CONTROL OF TRANSFORMER USING MICROCONTROLLER AND SCADA Ajesh Jacob
AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE CONTROL OF TRANSFORMER USING MICROCONTROLLER AND SCADA
LABVIEW PROJECT FINAL YEAR EEE
ABSTRACT: A tap changer control operates to connect appropriate tap position of winding in power transformers to maintain correct voltage level in the power transmission and distribution system. Automatic tap changing can be implemented by using µC. This improved tap-changing decision and operational flexibility of this new technique make it attractive for deployment in practical power system network. This paper deals with the implementation of µC based tap changer control practically, using special purpose digital hardware as a built-in semiconductor chip or software simulation in conventional computers. Two strategies are suggested for its implementation as a software module in the paper. One is to integrate it with the supervisory system in a substation control room operating in a LAN environment. In this configuration, the parallel transformers can be controlled locally. The other is to integrate it into the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, which allows the transformers to be monitored and controlled remotely over a wide area of power-network. The implementation of µC based tap changer control needs interfacing between the power system and the control circuitry. µC s may need to interact with people for the purpose of configuration, alarm reporting or everyday control.
A human-machine interface (HMI) is employed for this purpose. An HMI is usually linked to the SCADA system’s databases and software programs, to provide trending, diagnostic data, and management information such as scheduled maintenance procedures, logistic information, detailed schematics for a particular sensor or machine, and expert-system troubleshooting guides.
OBJECTIVES: The original system can afford the following features:
- Complete information about the plant (circuit breakers status, source of feeding, and level of the consumed power).
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Thereafter regarding the monitoring and control, information
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to re-fix fuses. Lastly, a working system was demonstrated to
authenticate the design and possible improvements were also
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1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1.0 INTRODUCTION
It is well known that there is an all round energy crisis all over the world and efforts
are being made to conserve energy during the stages of conversion, transmission &
distribution and at end use equipment.
Energy costs turned out to be a major operating expense due to an ever-increasing
trend in energy prices. Energy conservation techniques to reduce energy costs were
seen as an immediate and handy tool to enhance competitiveness.
This pocket guide deals with energy efficiency in electrical system viz electrical
distribution and motors. It includes the latest development in technology, approach
for energy conservation, design details, standards, definitions and formulae.
2.0 TRANSFORMERS
Transformers are classified as power transformers and distribution transformers.
Power transformers are used in transmission network of higher voltages, used for
step-up and step down application (400 kV, 220 kV, 110 kV, 66 kV, 33kV)
Distribution transformers are used for lower voltage distribution networks, which
distributes the supply to the end users (11kV, 6.6 kV, 3.3 kV, 440V)
The transformers are inherently very efficient by design. The efficiency varies
anywhere between 96 to 99.5 percent. However, the efficiency will depend on the
effective load (% loading). Hence the efficiency of the transformers not only depends
on the design, but also, on the effective operating load.
Selection of rating of transformer
Rating of the transformers: Calculate the connected load, apply the diversity
factor applicable to the particular industry and arrive at the KVA rating of the
Transformer.
Diversity factor: Diversity factor is defined as the ratio of overall maximum
demand of the plant to the sum of individual maximum demand of various
equipment. With this definition, diversity factor will always less then one.
Diversity factor various from industry and depends on various factors such as
individual loads, load factor and future expansion needs of the plant.
Location of Transformer
Location of the transformer is very important as far as distribution loss is concerned.
Transformer receives HT voltage from the grid and steps it down to the required
voltage. Transformers should be placed close to the load centre, considering other
features like optimisation needs for centralised control, operational flexibility etc.
This will bring down the distribution loss in cables.
2. Transformers Losses
In transformers, the losses appear in the form of no-load losses (constant losses)
and load losses (variable losses). The Variable losses depend on the effective
operating load to the transformer. The energy consumed in meeting these losses are
dissipated in the form of heat, which is not available for the consumers to use.
No-load loss (Core loss) is the power consumed to sustain the magnetic field in the
transformer's steel core. Core loss occurs whenever the transformer is energized;
core loss does not vary with load. Core losses are caused by two factors: hysteresis
and eddy current losses.
Load loss (Copper loss) is the power loss in the primary and secondary windings of a
transformer due to the resistance of the windings. Copper loss varies with the square
of the load current. (P=I2
R).
The maximum efficiency of the transformer occurs at a condition when constant loss
is equal to variable loss. For distribution transformers, the core loss is 15 to 20% of
full load copper loss. Hence, the maximum efficiency of the distribution
transformers occurs at a loading between 40 – 60%. For power transformers,
the core loss is 25 to 30% of full load copper loss. Hence, the maximum efficiency
of the power transformers occurs at a loading between 60 – 80%.
The efficiency of the transformers not only depends on the design, but also, on the
effective operating load.
Transformer Loss Estimation
1) Find the percentage loading
of the transformer = √3 x Voltage in kV x current x 100
Rated kVA of transformer
2) Find out the no-load and full load copper loss of the transformer from the test
certificate
3) Transformer loss = No-load loss + [(%loading/100)2
x Full load
copper loss]
The core loss and the full load copper loss for transformers are specified in the
transformer test certificate. Typical values of no-load and full load losses are given in
following table:
kVA
Rating
No-load
Loss
(Watts)
Full Load
Loss at 75
deg C (Watts)
Impedance
(%)
160 425 3000 5
200 570 3300 5
250 620 3700 5
315 800 4600 5
500 1100 6500 5
630 1200 7500 5
1000 1800 11000 5
1600 2400 15500 5
2000 3000 20000 6
3. As per IS 2026, the maximum permissible tolerance on the total loss is 10%. The
permissible limit for no-load and full load loss is +15%.
There will be a little variation in actual no-load and load loss of transformers. The
exact values can be obtained from the transformer test certificate.
Energy efficient amorphous transformers
The conventional transformer is made up a silicon alloyed iron (Grain oriented) core.
The iron loss of any transformer depends on the type of core used in the
transformers. However, the latest technology is to use amorphous material for the
core. The expected reduction in energy loss over conventional (Si Fe core)
transformers is roughly around 70%, which is quite significant.
Electrical distribution transformers made with amorphous metal cores provide on
excellent opportunity to conserve energy right from the installation. Though these
transformers are costlier than conventional iron core transformers, the overall
benefit towards energy savings will compensate for the higher initial investment. At
present amorphous metal core transformers are available up to 1000 KVA.
The following table shows the no load and full load loss of conventional (Cold Rolled
Grain Oriented) and amorphous metal core transformers with the present available
technology.
Selection of transformers
The transformer user with a long term view should make the purchase decision
based on the Total Owing Cost (TOC). There are two costs in the life cycle of the
transformer. One is purchase price and other one is cost of energy lost from the
transformer over its lifetime. The total cost of a transformer is the sum of purchase
cost and net value of energy losses. The decision should be based on the lowest
TOC.
The formula for calculation TOC is as follows.
TOC = Initial cost + Capitalized cost of annual Iron losses + Capitalized cost of
annual copper losses + Capitalized cost of annual auxiliary losses
Capitalized cost of
Iron losses per kW = 8400 x EC x (1 + r)n
-1 = A
r(1+r)n
Amorphous CRGO Amorphous CRGO Amorphous CRGO
250 180 570 3200 4000 98.7 98.2
500 250 900 4800 6550 99 98.53
630 200 1000 5200 8000 99.1 98.54
730 365 1250 6050 9000 99.2 98.65
1000 450 1500 7650 11800 99.2 98.68
Rating (kVA)
No Load Loss (W) Load Loss (W) Efficiency (%)
4. Capitalized cost of
Copper losses per kW = 8400 x EC x (1 + r)n
-1 x LS = B
r(1+r)n
Capitalized cost of
Auxiliary losses per kW = 0.4 x 8400 x EC x (1 + r)n
-1 x LS = C
r(1+r)n
Where, r = Rate of interest
EC = Cost of Energy (Rs per kWh)
n = Life of the transformer (It is taken as 20 years)
LS = Annual loss factor
= 0.3 LF + 0.7 (LF)2
LF = Annual load factor
The cooling fans (auxiliary) operation is taken as 40% of the time of the transformer
operation. Substituting the values,
The Total Owing Cost or the
Capitalized cost of transformer = IC + (A x Wi) + (B x Wc) + (C x Wp)
Where, IC = Initial cost in Rs
Wi = Iron loss in kW
Wc = Copper losses in kW
Wp = Auxiliary losses in kW
The above method of calculating Capitalized cost of transformer is based on Central
Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) manual on transformers.
5. 3.0 POWER FACTOR AND REACTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT
Majority of electrical loads in industrial installations are inductive in nature. Typical
examples are induction motors, transformers and fluorescent lighting. These
inductive loads consume both active and reactive power. The active power is used by
the load to meet its real output requirements, whereas reactive power is used by the
load to meet its magnetic field requirement. The reactive power is always 90 deg
lagging with respect to active power. The power triangle is given below:
The supply of reactive power from the system results in reduced installation
efficiency due to
Increased current for a given load
Higher voltage drop in the system
Increase in losses of transformers, switchgears and cables
Higher kVA demand from the supply system
It is therefore necessary to reduce and manage the flow of reactive power to achieve
higher efficiency of the electrical system. The easiest method of reducing and
managing reactive power is by power factor improvement through power capacitors.
As power factor tends to unity, the electrical system efficiency will improve.
Benefits of Power Factor Correction
The benefits of power factor correction are summarized as under:
Reduction in demand charges
Elimination of power factor penalties
Reduction in current drawn
Reduced transformer, switchgear and cable losses
Improved voltage regulation
Increased life of switchgear/cables due to reduced operating temperatures
Cos Φ = Power Factor
kW = Active Power
kVAr = Reactive Power
kVA = Apparent Power
= √kW2
+ kVAr2
∅
kVAr
(Reactive Power)
kVA
(Apparent Power)
kW
(Real Power)
6. Estimation of Capacitor Rating
The estimation of KVAr required for compensation to achieve desired power factor is
generally done depending on the type of loads to be compensated. For ease of use,
the tables and formulae given in this section may be used.
Capacitor KVAr for AC Induction Motors (Individual Compensation)
The following table gives the recommended rating of power capacitors, which are to
be used directly with 3 phase AC induction motors.
1.
7. Note :
1. It is considered uneconomical in industrial applications to
improve power factor by individual compensation for motor
ratings below 15 hp
2. For motor ratings above 250 hp the capacitor kVAr rating
would be about 25% of the motor rating in hp.
3. In all cases it should be ensured that the capacitor current at
rated voltage is always less than 90% of the no load current of
the motor. This is due to the fact that when capacitor current exceeds
the no load magnetizing current of the motor, excessive voltage
surges can occur due to self excitation in the event of an interruption
in power supply, which will prove harmful to both the motor as well as
the capacitor.
4. The capacitor kVAr values indicated in the above table are after taking
into consideration the condition specified in the item – 3 above and
assuming motor loading of greater then 80%.
5. If the motor is loaded to less then 80%, the capacitor kVAr required
may be greater then the values indicated in the above table. In such a
case the capacitor should be connected upstream in group of central
compensation mode.
Selection of capacitor banks for Distribution / Industrial Networks
In electrical installations, the operating load kW and its average power factor (PF)
can be ascertained from the electricity bill.
Alternatively it can be easily evaluated by the formula
• Average PF = kWh / kVAh
• Operating load kW = kVA demand x Average PF.
The average PF is considered as the initial PF and the final PF can be suitably
assumed as required. In such cases required Capacitor kVAr can be calculated as
shown in example.
Example:-
Calculate the required kVAr compensation for a 500 kW installation to improve the PF
from 0.75 to 0.96.
kVAr = kW x multiplying factor from Table:1
= 500 x 0.59 = 295 kVAr.
8.
9. Note:-
The table is based on the following formula:
kVAr required = kW(tan ∅∅∅∅1 – tan ∅∅∅∅2)
Where,
∅1 = Cos-1
(PF1) and
∅2 = Cos-1
(PF2)
PF1 and PF2 are initial and final power factors respectively.
Capacitor kVAr for Transformers
Power and distribution transformers, which work on the principle of electro-magnetic
induction, consume reactive power for their own needs even when its secondary is
not connected to any load. The power factor will be very low under such a situation.
To improve the power factor, it is required to connect a fixed capacitor bank at the
LT side of the transformer. The table gives the approximate kVAr of capacitor
required.
kVA Rating of the Transformer kVAr Required for compensation
Upto and including 315 kVA 5% of kVA rating
315 – 1000 kVA 6% of kVA rating
Above 1000 kVA 8% of kVA rating
(Reference: L&T Switchgear Division)
10. 4.0 HARMONICS AND INTERNATION STANDARDS
Harmonics
Electrical loads can be classified as linear and non-linear loads. A linear load is one
which draws a sinusoidal current when subjected to sinusoidal voltage as shown in
figure. The current wave may or may not have a phase difference with respect to the
voltage. A pure resistance, inductance or capacitance or any combination of these
forms a linear load.
The non-linear load is one which draws non-sinusoidal or pulsating current when
subjected to sinusoidal voltage. Any non-sinusoidal current can be mathematically
resolved into a series of sinusoidal components (Fourier series). The first component
is called as fundamental and the remaining components whose frequencies are
integral multiples of the fundamental frequency are known as harmonics. If the
fundamental frequency is 50 Hz, then 2nd
harmonic will have a frequency of 100Hz
and the 3rd
will have 150Hz and so on.
Sources of harmonics
Following are some of the non-linear loads which generate harmonics:
• Static Power Converters and rectifiers, which are used in UPS, Battery
charges, etc.
• Arc Furnaces
• Power Electronics for motor controls (AC /DC Drives.)
• Computers.
• Television receivers.
• Saturated Transformers.
• Fluorescent Lighting.
• Telecommunication equipments.
Effects of Harmonics
Harmonics have varied effects on equipments and devices, causing malfunctioning or
even total failure depending on the extent of harmonic pollution. The effects of
harmonics can be broadly classified as instantaneous effects and long term effects.
Instantaneous effects
• Vibrating and noise in transformers, reactors, and induction motor etc.
• Series / parallel Resonance resulting in damage to equipments connected to
the network.
• Malfunctioning of Sensitive electronic Devices.
• Interferences in communication and control circuits (telephone, control and
monitoring circuits).
• Total energy required to perform the desired function increases, imposing a
higher demand on the electrical supply system thereby increasing energy
cost.
Long-term effects
• Failure of rotating machines: Harmonic rotating fields cause pulsating
mechanical torques resulting in vibrations and increased mechanical fatigue in
rotating machines. This lead to premature mechanical failure.
11. • Reduction in capacitor life: Capacitors draw abnormally high currents in the
presence of Harmonics leading to reduction in the rated life of the Capacitor.
• Premature failure in machines, transformers, cables etc- harmonics cause
additional iron losses and copper losses (due to skin effect). These additional
losses increase the operating temperature of the equipment to abnormal
levels, thereby causing its premature failure.
Remedial Measures
In environments polluted with Harmonics, proper remedial measures must be
taken to mitigate the harmonic levels. The recommended method to arrive at
appropriate solutions is listed below:
• Measurement of harmonic levels.
• Analysis of the behavior of electrical network.
• Deciding of type of remedial action to be taken
• Design of harmonic filters to achieve desired harmonic levels.
• Harmonic filters are to be built using the appropriate components and
devices.
• Installation of harmonic filters to be carried out as per design requirements
Calculation of Distortions
Current Distortion
Total current distortion, in general defines the relationship between the total
harmonic current & fundamental current.
Total Harmonic Distortion, THD(I) = IH/IL
Where, IH = (I2
2
+ I3
2
+ …+ I2
25)1/2
x 100
IL = The maximum Load current (Fundamental frequency component)
The upper summation limit of H = 25 is chosen for practical purpose.
Voltage Distortion
Total voltage distortion in general defines the relationship between the total
harmonic voltage and fundamental voltage.
Total Harmonic Distortion THD(V) = VH/VL
Where, VH = (V2
2
+ V3
2
+ …+ V2
25)1/2
x 100
(Total line to neutral harmonic voltage)
VL = Fundamental AC line to neutral voltage
Voltage distortion is created by current distortion or inherent due to the type of
voltage source.
12. IEEE Standards
IEEE Standard 519 (1992) has been already existing which specifies limits of the
harmonics in power systems. The acceptable limit for harmonic distortion as per
IEEE standard is as under:
Voltage Harmonics
Individual Harmonic
Voltage Distortion (%)
Supply System Voltage
(kV) at point of common
coupling
Total Harmonic
Voltage Distortion VT
(%) Odd Even
0.415 5 4 2
6.6 and 11 4 3 1.75
33 and 66 3 2 1
132 1.5 1 0.5
Current Distortion
Maximum Harmonic Current in % of IL
ISC/IL <11 11 < h <17 17 < h <23 23 < h <35 THD
<20 4.0 2.0 1.5 0.6 5.0
20 < 50 7.0 3.5 2.5 1.0 8.0
50 < 100 10.0 4.0 4.0 1.5 12.0
100 < 1000 12.0 5.5 5.0 2.0 15.0
> 1000 15.0 7.0 6.0 2.5 20.0
Even harmonics are limited to 25% of the odd current harmonic limits above
Where, ISC = Maximum short circuit current at PCC
IL = Maximum demand load current at PCC (Fundamental frequency
component)
Apart from G5/3, IEEE 519 (1992) and other guidelines such as IEC 1000 - 2 -2
define acceptable limits of harmonics in power system. In India, still no guideline has
been published. However, Central Board of Irrigation & Power (CBIP) is working in
this direction and has published a finding on presence of harmonics at various
voltage levels for industrial load as well as for utility supply system.
13. 5.0 MOTORS
AC induction motors account for a major share of the total use of electricity in the
industrial sector. In the agricultural and commercial sectors also, power consumption
by AC motors is quite substantial. About 70% of the electrical energy consumed in
India is used for driving electric motors. The energy consumed by a motor in one
year is 10 to 20 times the initial purchase cost of the motor. Therefore the efficiency
of the motor is of paramount importance, both during selection and operation.
Majority of equipment use squirrel cage induction motor as the driving element in
industry. The motor loading survey indicates that the most of the motors used in
industry are oversized. This results in poor efficiency, which leads to more energy
consumption and energy cost. Therefore, motor loading survey and its improvement
must be a part of any comprehensive energy conservation effort.
Oversized / under loaded motors
The efficiency of the induction motors vary with respect to percentage loading of the
motors. The maximum efficiency of the motor happens at the full load of the motor.
The operating efficiency drops down drastically, if the loading of the motor is less
than 60%. In under loaded motors, the iron loss portion is more dominant than the
copper loss. Hence the motor power factor is also poor at the lower loading.
The following methods are employed to improve the efficiency of the under loaded
motors:
1) Down sizing the motor capacity
2) Converting delta to star connection at the motor terminal
3) Installing automatic star-delta-star converters
Down sizing motor capacity - If the motor is continuously under loaded, one of
the options is to down size the motor capacity. This will improve the percentage
loading of the new motor. Hence the operating efficiency of the motor is improved.
The expected improvement in efficiency in this method is about 4 to 5% of
the actual power consumed by the motor.
Delta to star conversion - Converting delta to star connection at the motor
terminal is the best option for improving the efficiency of the under loaded motors, if
the percentage loading is always less than 40%. When converting delta to star
connection in lightly loaded motors, the applied voltage is reduced by 58% of the
rated voltage. This reduces the capacity and torque of the motor to 33% of the full
load capacity. This results in improvement in efficiency due the following reason:
Voltage related iron losses are drastically reduced due to lower
operating voltage
There is an improvement in percentage loading due to which the
power factor and operating efficiency of the motor improved.
If there is a permanent reduction in loading of the motor below 40%, this method
gives an energy saving of 10 to 20%. The overload relay (OLR) of the motor has to
be re-set at 58% of the rated current to prevent the motor from burnt-out due to
overloading condition.
Automatic star-delta-star converters – This can be incorporated in motors,
where loading of motors is varying between lightly loaded conditions to higher
loading. Auto star-delta-star converter does the function of sensing the load on a
14. continuous basis and operating the motor, either in delta or star mode. If the loading
is below 40 %, the motor is automatically put in star mode, thereby achieving
energy savings. If the loading exceeds 40 %, the motor is automatically put in delta
mode, thereby protecting the motor from over-loading and burning the windings.
This is suitable for loads which are operating at lightly loaded condition for longer
time and occasionally operating at loading more than 40%.
Replacing old-rewound motors with energy efficient motors
The efficiency of the motor is reduced whenever the motor is rewound. The reduction
in efficiency depends on the type of burnt-out in the motor and the quality of re-
winder. Generally the drop in efficiency varies from 0.5% to 1% for every rewind.
When the old motors are rewound for more than 5 times, it can be replaced with new
energy efficient motor. The overall efficiency improvement considering reduced
efficiency of old rewound motor and improvement in energy efficient motor can be
up to 10-12%.
Energy Efficient Motors
The efficiency of conventional motors range from 70% to 90% depending on the size
of the motors.
Energy Efficient Motors are designed with low operating losses. The efficiency of
Energy Efficient motors is high when compared to conventional AC induction motors,
as they are manufactured with high quality and low loss materials. The efficiency of
Energy Efficient motors available in the market range from 75% to 96%, depending
on the size.
The efficiency of Energy Efficient motors is always higher than conventional motors
for all ranges of motors. The design improvements in Energy Efficient Motors are:
Stator and Rotor copper loss
Stator and rotor copper losses constitute for 55-60% of the total losses. Copper
losses are reduced by using more copper conductors in stator and by using large
rotor conductor bars.
Iron loss
Iron loss accounts for 20-25% of the total losses. Using a thinner gauge, low loss
core steel and materials with minimum flux density reduces iron losses. Longer rotor
and stator core length, precise air gap between stator and rotor also reduce iron
losses.
Friction and windage losses
Friction and Windage losses constitute for about 8-10% of the total losses. Friction
loss is reduced by using improved lubricating system and high quality bearings.
Windage loss is reduced by using energy efficient fans.
Stray load loss
Stray load loss accounts for 4-5% of the total losses. Use of optimum slot geometry
and minimum overhang of stator conductors reduces stray load loss.
15. Loading vs. Efficiency
In industry, the loading of the motors are generally varying between 40 – 80% of
the rated capacity. This is because, normally motors are selected one size higher to
accommodate higher starting load and varying process requirements. Efficiency of a
motor is proportional to the loading of the motor. Conventional Motors operate in a
lower efficiency zone when they are under loaded. The Energy Efficient motors
operate at a flat efficiency curve above 50% loading.
Advantages of Energy Efficient Motors
Maximum efficiency - Energy Efficient Motors operate at maximum
efficiency even when they are lightly loaded because of their better design.
Longer life - Energy Efficient motors dissipate less heat compared to
standard motors, as they are more efficient. Use of energy efficient fans
keeps the motor at a lower temperature. This increases the life of insulation
and windings, besides increasing the overall life of motor.
Lower operating costs - The total energy cost of Energy Efficient motors
during its life cycle is much lower when compared to conventional motors.
Other benefits
o Better tolerance to thermal and electrical stresses
o Ability to operate at higher ambient temperature
o Ability to withstand abnormal operation conditions such as low voltage,
high voltage or phase imbalance
When to Install Energy Efficient Motors
When motors are under loaded (50-70% loading) / downsized in an operating
plant
When old motors are rewound more than 5 times.
When new projects are being considered.
Impact of Slip
Rewound motors have higher slip than Energy Efficient motors. While replacing
Rewound motors with Energy Efficient motors, one has to consider the impact of a
relatively higher speed. In centrifugal equipments, there would be increase in
capacity due to high speed, which will result in marginal increase in power
consumption. While replacing the old motors with energy efficient motors in
centrifugal equipment, increase in capacity also to be considered with power
consumption.
National Standard for Energy Efficient Motors
IS 12615: 2004 (First Revision) is the latest national standard for Energy Efficient
Induction Motors (Three Phase Squirrel Cage induction motors). IS 12615 covers
Energy Efficient motors from 0.37kW to 160kW (up to Frame size 315L). IS 12615
specifies two efficiency levels, which are Eff-2 and Eff-1. The efficiency levels of Eff-1
motors are superior to Eff-2 motors.
The energy efficient motors manufactured in India must conform to one of the
following efficiency levels specified in IS 12615:
Improved Efficiency (Eff-2)
High Efficiency (Eff-1)
16. The efficiency levels of both Eff1 & Eff2 are higher than the nominal values specified
in IS 8789: 1996.
The efficiency levels of energy efficient motors are given below (Reference: IEEMA
guidelines for energy efficient motors):
Table: 1 Values of Performance characteristic of 2 pole energy efficient
induction motors (3000 rpm)
Breakaway current
in terms of full load
current equal or
below (%)
Normal Efficiency
(%)
Rated
output
(kW)
Frame
size
Full load
speed
(Rev/min)
Full load
current
Maximum
(Amps)
Breakaway
torque in
terms of full
load torque
Minimum
(%)
EFF-2 EFF-1 EFF-2 EFF-1
0.75 80 2780 2.0 170 600 650 73.0 77.0
1.50 90S 2800 3.7 170 600 650 78.5 84.1
2.20 90L 2810 5.0 170 650 700 81.0 85.6
3.70 100L 2820 8.0 160 650 700 84.0 87.5
7.50 132S 2840 15.0 160 650 700 87.0 89.5
11.00 160M 2860 21.5 160 650 700 88.4 90.5
15.00 160M 2870 29.0 160 650 700 89.4 91.3
22.00 180M 2890 41.5 160 650 700 90.5 92.2
37.00 200L 2900 67.0 160 650 700 92.0 93.3
55.00 250M 2960 95.0 160 650 700 93.0 94.0
75.00 280S 2970 130.0 160 650 700 93.6 94.6
110.00 315S 2980 185.0 160 650 700 94.0 95.0
132.00 315M 2980 220.0 160 650 700 94.5 95.3
160.00 315L 2980 265.0 160 650 700 94.8 95.5
Table: 2 Values of Performance characteristic of 4 pole energy efficient
induction motors (1500 rpm)
Breakaway current
in terms of full load
current equal or
below (%)
Normal Efficiency
(%)
Rated
output
(kW)
Frame
size
Full load
speed
(Rev/min)
Full load
current
Maximum
(Amps)
Breakaway
torque in
terms of full
load torque
Minimum
(%)
EFF-2 EFF-1 EFF-2 EFF-1
0.75 80 1360 2.2 170 550 600 73.0 82.5
1.50 90L 1380 3.8 170 550 600 78.5 85.0
2.20 100L 1390 5.1 170 600 700 81.0 86.4
3.70 122M 1410 8.1 160 600 700 84.0 88.3
7.50 132M 1430 15.4 160 600 700 87.0 90.1
11.00 160M 1440 22.0 160 600 700 88.4 91.0
15.00 160L 1440 30.0 160 600 700 89.4 91.8
22.00 180L 1440 43.0 160 600 700 90.5 92.6
37.00 225S 1450 69.0 160 600 700 92.0 93.6
55.00 250M 1460 99.0 160 600 700 93.0 94.2
75.00 280S 1470 134.0 160 600 700 93.6 94.7
110.00 315S 1480 204.0 160 600 700 94.4 95.2
132.00 315M 1480 247.0 160 600 700 94.7 95.5
160.00 315L 1480 288.0 160 600 700 95.0 95.8
17. Table: 3 Values of Performance characteristic of 6 pole energy efficient
induction motors (1000 rpm)
Breakaway current
in terms of full load
current equal or
below (%)
Normal Efficiency
(%)
Rated
output
(kW)
Frame
size
Full load
speed
(Rev/min)
Full load
current
Maximum
(Amps)
Breakaway
torque in
terms of full
load torque
Minimum
(%)
EFF-2 EFF-1 EFF-2 EFF-1
0.75 90S 890 2.3 160 550 600 71.0 74.6
1.50 100L 900 4.0 160 550 600 76.0 79.6
3.70 132S 920 8.8 150 600 700 82.5 85.1
7.50 160M 930 16.7 150 600 700 86.0 88.1
11.00 160L 935 23.0 140 600 700 87.5 89.7
15.00 180L 940 30.5 140 600 700 88.5 90.5
22.00 200L 945 44.0 140 600 700 90.0 91.8
37.00 250M 950 72.0 140 600 700 91.5 93.0
55.00 280M 960 107.0 140 600 700 92.5 93.8
75.00 315S 970 145.0 140 600 700 93.0 94.2
90.00 315M 970 175.0 140 600 700 93.3 94.5
132.00 315L 980 257.0 140 600 700 93.8 94.9
Table: 4 Values of Performance characteristic of 8 pole energy efficient
induction motors (750 rpm)
Breakaway current
in terms of full load
current equal or
below (%)
Normal Efficiency
(%)
Rated
output
(kW)
Frame
size
Full load
speed
(Rev/min)
Full load
current
Maximum
(Amps)
Breakaway
torque in
terms of full
load torque
Minimum
(%)
EFF-2 EFF-1 EFF-2 EFF-1
0.75 100L 650 2.7 150 550 600 70.0 73.8
1.50 112M 670 4.5 150 550 600 74.0 77.9
2.20 132S 680 6.1 140 600 700 77.0 80.5
3.70 160M 690 9.8 140 600 700 80.0 83.0
7.50 160L 695 19.0 140 600 700 84.0 86.4
11.00 180L 700 26.0 140 600 700 86.0 88.1
15.00 200L 705 35.0 130 600 700 87.0 89.0
22.00 225M 710 52.0 130 600 700 88.5 90.2
37.00 280S 710 86.0 130 600 700 90.5 91.9
55.00 315S 720 118.0 130 600 700 91.5 92.8
75.00 315M 730 153.0 130 600 700 92.3 93.5
110.00 315L 730 218.0 130 600 700 93.8 94.3
* Efficiency values are subject to tolerance as per IS325
* The value of required efficiency should be met up to 45 deg C ambient
temperature and 1000 meter altitude.
Energy Saving Calculation
The formula for calculating the savings on account of replacing old motors with
energy efficient motor is given below:
Let Eold = Efficiency of standard motor, in %.
Enew = Efficiency of energy efficient motor, in %
P = Power output of motor, in kW
H = Number of hours of operation of motor per year,
Energy saved per annum = P [(1 / Eold) – (1 / Enew)] x 100 x H
in kWh
18. Motor Selection
The energy saving techniques (Energy Efficient motors) employed in motor design
adds to its cost. The value of these savings is seen in reduced energy costs. Even
though, no standard method is available for comparing the efficiency evaluation of
motors at site, the following method can be followed for evaluating the cost
economics.
Capitalized cost of motor = Initial cost +[(1 -η at running load) x Load Factor
x Annuity factor x EC x operating hrs/ annum
x Motor rating]
Where,
η at running load = % efficiency from manufacturer catalogue at the likely percentage
Loading
Load Factor = Likely percentage loading
Annuity factor= (1 + r)n
- 1
r(1 + r)n
r = Rate of interest
n = No. of years of operation
EC = Energy cost (Rs / kWh)
The efficiency of the motors depends on the percentage loading. The details of
efficiency at different loading should be known for calculating capitalized cost of
motors.
The following example shows cost economics calculation for two different efficiency
motors at 75% loading.
Consider two 90 kW, 4 pole motors with the efficiency of 94.5% and 93.5% at 75%
loading. The cost of the motors is Rs.1.45 lakhs and Rs.1.30 lakhs respectively.
Capitalized cost of Motor.1
Capitalized cost of Motor = initial cost +[(1 -η at running load) x Load Factor x
Annuity factor x EC x operating hrs/annum
X Motor rating]
Initial cost = Rs.1, 45,000/-
Load factor = 0.75
η @ 75% loading = 94.5%
Annuity factor = (1 + r)n
- 1
r(1 + r)n
Where, r = 18%
n = 10 years
Annuity factor = 4.49
EC = Rs.3.00 / kWh
Annual operating hours = 8000 hrs
Motor rating = 90 kW
Capitalized cost of motor-1 = Rs.5,45,000/-
19. Capitalized cost of Motor.2
Capitalized cost of Motor = initial cost +[(1 -η at running load) x Load Factor x
Annuity factor x EC x operating hrs/annum
x Motor rating]
Initial cost = Rs.1, 30,000/-
Load factor = 0.75
η @ 75% loading = 93.5%
Annuity factor = (1 + r)n
- 1
r(1 + r)n
Where, r = 18%
n = 10 years
Annuity factor = 4.49
EC = Rs.3.00 / kWh
Annual operating hours = 8000 hrs
Motor rating = 90 kW
Capitalized cost of motor-1 = Rs.6, 02,800/-
The annual cost of energy saved by selecting high efficiency motor is Rs.57, 800/-
The above method can be followed for selecting the energy efficient motor
at design stage.
Energy Efficient motors have tremendous potential for energy savings. Energy
Efficient Motors are 15-20 % more expensive than conventional motors. However,
the additional investment on Energy Efficient motors can be recovered in 1 to 3
years time, depending on the working hours and cost of energy. Energy Efficient
motors have been successfully implemented in several plants both at the design
stage and as retrofits in existing plants, resulting in substantial energy savings.
20. 6.0 LIST OF ENERGY SAVING PROJECTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. Change the electrical connection from delta to star for lightly loaded motors
• This can be applied when the load is permanently less than 40%.
2. Install Auto-star-delta-star converters for variable and shock loads
• If the load is less than the set point of 40%, it will operate in star mode
otherwise it will operate in delta mode.
3. Install automatic power factor controllers and maintain high PF
• Monitor and control the power factor
4. Install capacitor banks to improve power factor
• For large size motors operating with poor PF installing a capacitor bank at
load end will improve power factor.
5. Distribute load on transformer network in an optimum manner
• Distribute the load on transformers such that the loading is 40 to 60% to
operate the transformers at max. efficiency.
• For distribution transformer max. efficiency occurs at 40 to 60% of load
• For power max. efficiency occurs at 60 to 80% of load
6. Minimise overall distribution losses, by proper cable sizing and addition of
capacitor banks
• By connecting capacitors, current can be reduced and there by voltage
drop and I2
R loss can be minimised.
• Voltage drop should be less than 5 V.
7. Optimise TG sets operating frequency, depending on user needs
• In some cases where there is a margin, substantial savings can be
achieved by optimising the TG set frequency during island mode of
operation.
8. Optimise the operating voltage
• By reducing the operating voltage power consumption can be reduced
provided the motor is lightly loaded and there is margin to reduce voltage
9. Use VFD for low / partial loads
• Power consumption is proportional to cube of speed. This can be applied
for varying centrifugal loads.
10. Install maximum demand controller to optimise maximum demand
• Helps to keep the maximum demand within the limits and saves from
penalty.
11. Replace rewound motors with energy efficient motors
• As a thumb rule motor rewound for more than 5 times can be replaced
with energy efficient motor.
12. Replace V-belts with synthetic flat belts/Cog ‘V’ belts
• Wedge in and wedge out losses can be avoided.
21. 13. Install Soft Starter cum Energy saver for lightly loaded motors
• Soft starter increases the voltage linearly keeping the starting current
within the limits.
14. Install on-load tap changer (OLTC) for the main transformer and optimising the
voltage
• By installing OLTC, tap position can be changed without interrupting the
power supply.
15. Install harmonic filters and reduce Total Hormonics Distortion
• Harmonics are introduced by non linear loads. By installing proper
harmonic filter they can be kept within the limit
Miscellaneous Energy Saving Tips:
• Use ceiling or table fan as first line of defense against summer heat.
• A good air conditioner will cool and dehumidify a room in about 30 minutes,
so use a timer and leave the unit off for some time.
• Check for holes or cracks around your walls, ceilings, windows, doors, light
and plumbing fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets that can leak air into or
out of your home.
• Make sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems are properly
maintained. Check your owner's manuals for the recommended maintenance.
• Turn off kitchen, bath, and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you are
done cooking or bathing; when replacing exhaust fans, consider installing
high-efficiency, low-noise models.
• During the cooling season, keep the window coverings closed during the day
to prevent solar gain.
• Turn off the lights in any room you're not using, or consider installing timers,
photo cells, or occupancy sensors to reduce the amount of time your lights are
on.
• To maximize savings with a laptop, put the AC adapter on a power strip that
can be turned off (or will turn off automatically); the transformer in the AC
adapter draws power continuously, even when the laptop is not plugged into
the adapter.
• Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
22. 7.0 BASIC DEFINITIONS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Active Power
The Active Power (Watt) is that portion of electrical power that is real. Utility charges
are based on kilo-Watt hours.
Alternating Current
(AC)- A current which periodically changes its direction.
Alternating Voltage
A voltage which periodically changes its polarity.
Alternator
An alternating current generator.
Ammeter
An electric meter used to measure current, calibrated in amperes.
Amp
The unit of electrical current. (See Ampere)
Ampacity
The current-carrying capacity of conductors or equipment, expressed in amperes.
Ampere
The basic unit measuring the quantity of electricity. The unit of current flow.
Represented by I.
Ampere-Hour Capacity
The quantity of electricity measured in ampere-hours (Ah) which may be delivered
by a cell or battery under specified conditions.
Ampere-Hour Efficiency
The ratio of the output of a secondary cell or battery, measured in ampere-hours, to
the input required to restore the initial state of charge, under specified conditions
(also coulombic efficiency).
Amplification
Procedure of expanding the strength of a signal.
Amplifier
A device use to increase the strength of a signal.
Amplitude
The maximum value of a wave.
Apparent Power
Apparent Power (VA) is the product of the rms voltage and current which relates to
the effective load seen by the transformer and current carrying conductors.
Armature
That part of an electric generator in which the voltage is induced.
Armature Coil
A winding that develops current output from a generator when its turns cut a
magnetic flux.
23. Armored Cable
Cable with a metal sheathing.
Attenuation
The reduction of a signal from one point to another. For an electrical surge,
attenuation refers to the reduction of an incoming surge by a limiter (attenuator).
Wire resistance, arresters, power conditioners attenuate surges to varying degrees.
Attenuator
A device that reduces signal power
Autotransformer
A transformer used to step voltage up or down. The primary and secondary windings
share common turns, and it provides no isolation.
Auxiliary Contracts
Subordinate contacts which operate with the movement of the main contracts.
Auxiliary Source
A power source dedicated to providing emergency power to a critical load when
commercial power is interrupted.
AWG
American Wire Gage. This term refers to the U.S. standard for wire size.
Ballast
An auxiliary electrical device for fluorescent and other discharge light sources.
Battery
A device for turning chemical energy into electrical energy.
Bonding Bushing
A conduit bushing that has conductor terminal use to bond the conduit.
Bonding Jumper
A reliable conductor to ensure the required electrical conductivity between metal
parts required to be electrically connected.
Branch Circuit
The circuit conductors between the final over current device protecting the circuit
and the outlet(s).
Breaker Tie
A metal device used to connect one or more circuit breaker handles so that they
switch at the same time.
BTU
British Thermal Unit. Energy required to raise one pound of water one degree
Fahrenheit. One pound of water at 32 degrees F requires the transfer of 144 BTUs to
freeze into solid ice.
24. Buck-Boost Transformer
A small, low voltage transformer placed in series with the power line to increase or
reduce steady state voltage.
Busbar
A heavy rigid conductor used for high voltage feeders.
Candlepower (or Candela)
Basic unit for measuring luminous intensity from a light source in a given direction.
Capacitance
The property of a capacitor that determines the quantity of electric energy that it can
store.
Capacitor
A device consisting of two conducting surfaces separated by an insulator and having
the ability of storing electric energy. Also called a condenser.
Conductor
Metal wires and cables that allow the flow of electrical current.
Connected Load
The combined continuous rating of all the equipment connected to the system or part
of the system under consideration.
Continuous Load
A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for three hours or more.
Rating of the branch circuit protection device shall not be less tan 125% of the
continuous load.
Controller
A device or group of devices that serves to govern, in some predetermined manner,
the electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected.
Converter
A device which changes electrical energy from one form to another. There are
several types of converters:
Crest Factor
The ratio of the peak or maximum value of a wave, to the r.m.s. value.
Current
The movement of electrons through a conductor. Measured in amperes and its
symbol is "I".
Current Ratio
The current ratio of a current transformer is the ratio of r.m.s. primary current to
r.m.s. secondary current, under specified conditions of load.
Current Transformer-(or CT)
A transformer used in instrumentation to assist in measuring current. It utilizes the
strength of the magnetic field around the conductor to form an induced current that
can then be applied across a resistance to form a proportional voltage.
25. Cycle
One complete wave of positive and negative values of an alternating current. (See
"Hertz")
Demand Factor
The ratio of the maximum demand of a system, or part of a system, to the total
connected load of a system or the part of the system under consideration.
Displacement Power Factor, DPF
The ratio of real power to apparent power. Displacement Power Factor is the cosine
of the phase angle between the fundamental current and the fundamental voltage.
Inductive loads cause current to lag behind voltage, while capacitive loads cause
current to lead voltage. The displacement power factor uses only the fundamental of
the signal for its calculation. (see also: Power Factor)
Diversity Factor
The ratio of the sum of the maximum power demands of the subdivisions, or parts of
a system, to the maxi-mum demand of the whole system or of part of the system
under consideration.
Eddy Current
Localized currents induced in an iron core by alternating magnetic flux. These
currents translate into losses (heat) and their minimization is an important factor in
lamination design.
Efficiency
The efficiency of an electrical machine or apparatus is the ratio of its useful power
output to its total power input.
Electromotive Force
A synonym for voltage, usually restricted to generated voltage.
Encapsulated Winding
A motor which has its winding structure completely coated with an insulating resin
(such as epoxy). This construction type is designed for exposure to more severe
atmospheric conditions than the normal varnished winding.
Energy
The capacity for doing work.
Equipment Grounding Conductor
The conductor used to connect the non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment
and other enclosures to the system grounded conductor, the grounding electrode
conductor, or both, at the service equipment or at the source of a separately derived
system.
Farad
The unit of measure for capacitance. It is the capacitance of a capacitor in which an
applied voltage of one volt will store a charge of one coulomb. The more practical
units of capacitance are the microfarad and Pico farad.
26. Feeder
All circuit conductors between the service equipment, the source of a separately
derived system, or other power supply source and the final branch-circuit
overcurrent device.
Field
A term commonly used to describe the stationary (Stator) member of a DC Motor.
The field provides the magnetic field with which the mechanically rotating (Armature
or Rotor) member interacts.
Filament
In a directly heated electron tube, a heating element which also serves as the
emitter.
Fitting
An accessory such as a locknut, bushing, or other part of a wiring system that is
intended primarily to perform a mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Flashover
Flashing due to high current flowing between two points of different potential.
Usually due to insulation breakdown resulting from arcing.
Fluctuation
A surge or sag in voltage amplitude, often caused by load switching or fault clearing.
Flux
The magnetic field which is established around an energized conductor or permanent
magnet. The field is represented by flux lines creating a flux pattern between
opposite poles. The density of the flux lines is a measure of the strength of the
magnetic field.
Form Factor
The ratio of the r.m.s. to the average value of a periodic wave.
Frequency
The rate at which alternating current makes a complete cycle of reversals. It is
expressed in cycles per second. In India 50 cycles (Hz) is the standard. The
frequency of the AC will affect the speed of a motor
Full Load Current
The current flowing through the line when the motor is operating at full-load torque
and full-load speed with rated frequency and voltage applied to the motor
terminals.
Full Load Torque
That torque of a motor necessary to produce its rated horsepower at full-load speed
sometimes referred to as running torque.
Fuse
An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible part that is heated and
severed by the passage of overcurrent through it.
Generator
A machine designed for the production of electric power.
27. Ground
A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical
circuit or equipment and the earth or to some conducting body that serves in place
of the earth.
Grounded, Effectively
Intentionally connected to earth through a ground connection or connections of
sufficiently low impedance and having sufficient current-carrying capacity to prevent
the buildup of voltages that may result in undue hazards to connected equipment or
to persons.
Harmonic (component)
A sinusoidal component of an ac voltage or current that is a multiple of the
fundamental frequency.
Harmonic Distortion
Periodic distortion of the sine wave. The waveform becomes distorted when higher
frequency components are added to the pure sine wave. (see also: Total Harmonic
Distortion)
Harmonic Order
A number indicating the harmonic frequency: the first harmonic is the fundamental
frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz), the third harmonic is the component with three times
the fundamental frequency (150 Hz or 180 Hz), and so on. Harmonics can be
positive-sequence (+), zero-sequence (0) or negative-sequence (-). Positive-
sequence harmonics try to run the motor faster than fundamental; negative-
sequence harmonics try to run the motor slower than fundamental. In both cases the
motor looses torque and heats up.
Henry
The basic unit of inductance. One henry is the inductance which induces an emf of 1
volt when the current is changing at the rate of 1 ampere per second.
Hertz
A measurement of frequency. One hertz is equal to one inverse second (1/s); that is,
one cycle per second, where a cycle is the duration between similar portions of a
wave. HZ
High Intensity Discharge Lamps (HID.)
A general group of lamps consisting of mercury, metal halide, high-pressure sodium,
and low pressure sodium lamps.
High-Pressure Sodium Lamps
A sodium vapor in which the partial pressure of the vapor during operation is the
order of 0.1 atmospheres.
Impedance
Forces which resist current flow in AC circuits, i.e. resistance, inductive reactance,
capacitive reactance.
Inductive Load
An inductive load is a load in which the current lags behind the voltage across the
load.
28. Inductance
The ability of a coil to store energy and oppose changes in current flowing through it.
A function of the cross sectional area, number of turns of coil, length of coil and core
material.
Induction Motor
An alternating current motor, either single phase or polyphase, comprising
independent primary and secondary windings, in which the secondary receives power
from the primary by electromagnetic induction.
Input Power Frequency
The frequency range that can be input into the suppressor without damaging it.
Inrush current
The initial surge of current required by a load before resistance or impedance
increases to its normal operating value.
Instrument Transformer
A transformer (current or potential) suitable for use with measuring instruments;
i.e., one in which the conditions of the current, voltage and phase angle in the
primary circuit are represented with acceptable accuracy in the secondary circuit.
Interrupting Rating
The highest current at rated voltage that a device is intended to interrupt under
standard test conditions.
KVA
(Kilovolt amperes) (volts times amperes) divided by 1000. 1 KVA=1000 VA. KVA is
actual measured power (apparent power) and is used for circuit sizing.
KW
(Kilowatts) watts divided by 1000. KW is real power and is important in sizing. One
thousand watts. Expressed by kW.
KWH
Kilowatt hours) KW times hours. A measurement of power and time used by utilities
for billing purposes.
K-factor
A number indicating losses in transformers due to harmonic currents. Higher order
harmonics influence the k-factor more than lower order harmonics.
Lagging Load
An inductive load with current lagging voltage. Since inductors tend to resist changes
in current, the current flow through an inductive circuit will lag behind the voltage.
The number of electrical degrees between voltage and current is known as the
"phase angle". The cosine of this angle is equal to the power factor (linear loads
only).
29. Linear Load
A load in which the current relationship to voltage is constant based on relatively
constant load impedance.
Luminaire
A complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts
designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps and ballast (where
applicable), and to connect the lamps to the power supply.
Motor Induction Type
An alternating current motor, either single phase or polyphase, comprising
independent primary and secondary windings, in which the secondary receives power
from the primary by electromagnetic induction.
Motor Synchronous Type
An alternating current motor which operates at the speed of rotation of the magnetic
flux.
Nonlinear Load
A load where the wave shape of the steady-state current does not follow the wave
shape of the applied voltage.
Ohm
The derived unit for electrical resistance or impedance; one ohm equals one volt per
ampere. The unit of electrical resistance. Represented by R.
Ohmmeter
An instrument for measuring resistance in ohms.
Oscillator
An electronic device for converting dc energy into ac energy
Outage
Long term power interruption, longer than 1 minute.
Over-current
Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of a
conductor. It may result from overload, short circuit, or ground fault.
Overload
Operation of equipment in excess of normal, full-load rating, or of a conductor in
excess of rated ampacity that, when it persists for a sufficient length of time, would
cause damage or dangerous overheating. A fault, such as a short circuit or ground
fault, is not an overload.
Overvoltage
The voltage is above its nominal value on a long term
(longer than 10 cycles).
Peak Value
The highest or maximum value of an alternation of alternating current or voltage.
This peak value occurs twice during each cycle.
30. Peak-to-Peak Value
The maximum voltage change occuring during one cycle of alternating voltage or
current. The total amount of voltage between the positive peak and the negative
peak of one cycle or twice the peak value.
Phase
The factional part of the period of a sinusoidal wave, usually expressed in electrical
degrees and referenced to the origin.
Phase Difference
The difference in phase between two sinusoidal waves having the same period,
usually expressed in electrical degrees. The voltage wave if generally taken as the
reference, so in an inductive circuit the current lags the voltage, and in a capacitive
circuit the current leads the voltage. Sometimes called the phase angle
Point of Common Coupling (PCC)
Point where utility responsibiltity ends and building /industry owner responsibility
begins. Usually at the main transformer or at the revenue meter.
Poly phase
A general term applied to any system of more than a single phase. This term is
ordinarily applied to symmetrical systems.
Potential Transformer
A transformer designed for shunt or parallel connection in its primary circuit, with the
ratio of transformation appearing as a ratio of potential differences.
Power
Rate of work, equals work divided by time.
Power Factor (PF)
The ratio of real power to apparent power. Inductive loads cause current to lag
behind voltage, while capacitive loads cause current to lead voltage. Also the
presence of harmonic currents decrease the Power Factor. The power factor uses the
total rms value, thus including all harmonics, for its calculation. (see also:
Displacement Power Factor)
Primary
The windings of a transformer which receive energy from the supply circuit.
Rating
The rating of an electrical device includes (1) the normal r.m.s. current which it is
designed to carry, (2) the normal r.m.s. volt-age of the circuit in which it is intended
to operate, (3) the normal frequency of the current and the interruption (or
withstand) rating of the device.
Reactance
Opposition to the flow of alternating current. Capacitive reactance is the opposition
offered by capacitor, and inductive reactance is the opposition offered by a coil or
other inductance.
Reactive Power
The Reactive Power (VAR) is the reactive component of the apparent power, caused
by a phase shift between ac current and voltage in inductors (coils) and capacitors.
VARs are present in a distribution system as a result of inductive loads, such as
31. motors, reactors, and transformers. VAR’s are compensated for by correction
capacitors.
Real Power (see Active Power)
Sag
A sag is a temporary voltage decrease caused by, for example, large equipment
starting up or shutting down. The duration is usually from one cycle to a few
seconds.
Secondary
The windings which receive the energy by induction from the primary.
Separately Derived System
A premises wiring system whose power is derived from a battery, from a solar
photovoltaic system, or from a generator, transformer, or converter windings, and
that has no direct electrical connection, including a solidly connected grounded circuit
conductor, to supply conductors originating in another system.
Signaling Circuit
Any electric circuit that energizes signaling equipment.
Single-Phase
A term characterizing a circuit energized by a single alternating voltage source.
Slip Rings
The rotating contacts which are connected to the loops of a generator.
Spike (see Transient)
Solar Photovoltaic System
The total components and subsystems that, in combination, convert solar energy
into electrical energy suitable for connection to a utilization load
Surge
A short duration high voltage condition
Swell
A swell is a temporary voltage increase. The duration is usually from one cycle to a
few seconds.
Three Phase
A term characterizing a combination of three circuits energized by alternating voltage
sources which differ in phase by one-third of a cycle, 120 degrees.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
THD is the amount of harmonics in a signal as a percentage of the total RMS value or
as a percentage of the fundamental. It is a measure of the degree to which a
waveform deviates from a purely sinusoidal form. 0% indicates that there is no
distortion.
32. Transformer
A static electrical device which , by electromagnetic induction, regenerates AC power
from one circuit into another. Transformers are also used to change voltage from one
level to another
Transient
A very short and sharp increase or decrease in the voltage (or current) on a
waveform.
(Also: impulse, spike)
True Power (see Active Power)
Under-voltage
The voltage is below its nominal value on a long term (longer than 10 cycles).
Volt
The unit of voltage or potential difference. The unit of electromotive force, electrical
pressure, or difference of potential. Represented by E or V.
Volt Amperes
The product of the voltage across a circuit and the current in the circuit. Expressed in
VA.
Voltage
Electrical pressure, the force which causes current to flow through a conductor.
Voltage (of a circuit)
The greatest root-mean-square (rms) (effective) difference of potential between any
two conductors of the circuit concerned.
Voltage Drop
The loss of voltage between the input to a device and the output from a device due
to the internal impedance or resistance of the device. In all electrical systems, the
conductors should be sized so that the voltage drop never exceeds 3% for power,
heating, and lighting loads or combinations of these.
Voltage to Ground
For grounded circuits, the voltage between the given conductor and that point or
conductor of the circuit that is grounded; for ungrounded circuits, the greatest
voltage between the given conductor and any other conductor of the circuit.
Voltage Ratio
The voltage ratio of a transformer is the ratio of the r.m.s. primary terminal voltage
to the r.m.s. secondary current, under specified conditions of load.
Watt
The unit of power. Equal to one joule per second. The unit of electrical power.
Represented by P or W.
33. 8.0 LIST OF SOME FORMULAE
Ohms Law:
Power - AC
Circuits:
Power - DC
Circuits: