Course detail

The Power Quality and EMC 1

FEKT-MPC-PQ1Acad. year: 2022/2023

The power quality is characterized by the steady-state sinewave voltage of nominal parameters (magnitude and frequency) more over symmetrical in the three-phase system. The power quality depends on quality of electrical power generation, of transmission and distribution as well as on quality of electrical power consumption. Disturbances of the individual power system components and their compatibility and cooperation in an industrial and distribution networks are the content of this course. Disturbance mechanisms are demonstrated on practical examples. More over there are discussed techniques and actions leading to mitigation of consequences and providing electromagnetic compatibility in the field of low-frequency disturbances. At least the course is aimed to measurement instruments and algorithms description and voltage quality evaluation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student is able to:
- explain origin of chosen low-frequency disturbances,
- identify low-frequency conducted disturbance sources,
- describe cases of electromagnetic interference,
- quantify consequences and affects,
- describe propagation of low-frequency conducted disturbances in principles,
- discuss general mechanisms to ensure electromagnetic compatibility,
- specify rules, methods, techniques and devices for mitigation of causes and consequences of electromagnetic interference in the field of low-frequency conducted disturbances,
- name measurement procedures of voltage quality characteristics,
- describe voltage quality characteristics in detail,
- define voltage (power) quality according to the current standards,
- select appropriate measurement instruments in order to perform power network analysis and voltage quality monitoring.

Prerequisites

General knowledge in electrical power engineering is expected, especially in the field of electrical power distribution, power electronics and converters, measurement and signal processing theory, respectively. In general, the subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Techning methods include lectures, numerical exercises, homeworks and computer and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Scoring of laboratory and computer exercises, homework and final examination according to FEKT rules. Laboratory exercises are evaluated on the basis of laboratory work and submitted protocols with a maximum of 24 points, the minimum for credit is 10 points. Computer exercises are evaluated with a maximum of 6 points. The final examination is conducted orally with a maximum score of 70 points, with a minimum of 30 points required for passing. The final grade of the course is according to the planned rules of FEKT. The requirements for the completion of the course may be modified as needed in the form of a decree issued by the course guarantor before the start of the semester. The final examination focuses on the orientation and knowledge in the field of quality power supply, mechanisms and sources of low-frequency interference propagated along the power lines, principles and procedures for ensuring the compatibility of appliances with the power grid and the measurement and evaluation of voltage quality indicators. 

Course curriculum

Electromagnetic compatibility of power systems, definition and relevance of EMC, compatibility levels, power and voltage quality.
Fundamental Czech, European and international legislative.
Distribution of the disturbance types, summary of backward disturbing influences of electrical appliances to the supply network.
Harmonic distortion. Definition, description, sources, calculations.
Harmonic components propagation, frequency response characteristics of power networks, resonances.
Harmonics presence consequences, Influence on power system apparatus, Voltage distortion.
Measurement of harmonics, compatibility levels, EMC in term of harmonics, harmonics mitigation.
Interharmonic and subharmonic components. Definition, description, origin, sources, consequences, compatibility levels and EMC in terms of interharmonics.
Voltage magnitude and slow changes. Description, mechanism of changes, compatibility level, voltage profiles and their time variations, voltage regulation techniques.
Voltage fluctuations and rapid changes. Definition, description, origin, disturbing effect – lamps flickering, flicker severity measurement.
Voltage fluctuation propagation, compatibility levels, ensuring EMC in terms of voltage fluctuation, voltage fluctuation and lamps flickering mitigation techniques.
Voltage asymmetry. Definition and description, origin and sources, measurement, compatibility level, providing EMC, mitigation techniques.
Voltage events (swells, dips and interruptions). Definition, description and classification, origin, measurement and evaluation.
Voltage events propagation, consequences, immunity of electrical appliances, mitigation techniques and their coordination.
Voltage characteristics. EN 50 160.
Power network analyzers, voltage monitors. Measurement of low-frequency conducted disturbances; voltage and current transducers.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Aim of the course is to apprise students of power systems electromagnetic compatibility, disturbance types and sources with their backward disturbing influences to power network systems, measurement of low frequency conducted electromagnetic disturbances and related power quality and of ways to providing electromagnetic compatibility in terms of all related disturbances.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of course units are specified by a regulation issued by the responsible lecturer and are updated for every academic year. In general, the presence at class is optional except laboratory training, which is mandatory. Missed laboratory training can be accomplished within semester in an alternative date in justified cases, whereas regular letter of apology and agreement with the teacher is required.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Tlustý, J. a kol. Návrh a rozvoj elektroenergetických sítí. ČVUT v Praze: Praha 2011, ISBN 978-80-01-04939-6 (CS)
Soubor sylabů přednášek Kvalita elektrické energie a EMC 1 (CS)

Recommended reading

Kůs, V. Vliv polovodičových měničů na napájecí soustavu. BEN, Praha 2002, 184 stran, ISBN 80-7300-062-8 (CS)
Vaculíková, P. a kol. Elektromagnetická kompatibilita elektrotechnických systémů. Grada Publishing, Praha 1998, 504 stran. (CS)
Dugan, R., et al. Electrical power systems quality. McGraw-Hill, 2003, ISBN 0-07-138622-X (EN)
Arrillaga, J., Watson, N.,R. Power System Harmonics. Wiley, 2003, ISBN 0-470-85129-5 (EN)
BOLLEN, H.,J. Understanding Power Quality Problems. Voltage Sags and Interruptions. IEEE Press, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-7803-4713-7 (EN)

eLearning

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-EEN Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-SVE Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-EAK Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Electromagnetic compatibility of power systems, definition and relevance of EMC, compatibility levels, power and voltage quality.
Fundamental Czech, European and international legislative.
Distribution of the disturbance types, summary of backward disturbing influences of electrical appliances to the supply network.
Harmonic distortion. Definition, description, sources, calculations.
Harmonic components propagation, frequency response characteristics of power networks, resonances.
Harmonics presence consequences, Influence on power system apparatus, Voltage distortion.
Measurement of harmonics, compatibility levels, EMC in term of harmonics, harmonics mitigation.
Interharmonic and subharmonic components. Definition, description, origin, sources, consequences, compatibility levels and EMC in terms of interharmonics.
Voltage magnitude and slow changes. Description, mechanism of changes, compatibility level, voltage profiles and their time variations, voltage regulation techniques.
Voltage fluctuations and rapid changes. Definition, description, origin, disturbing effect – lamps flickering, flicker severity measurement.
Voltage fluctuation propagation, compatibility levels, ensuring EMC in terms of voltage fluctuation, voltage fluctuation and lamps flickering mitigation techniques.
Voltage asymmetry. Definition and description, origin and sources, measurement, compatibility level, providing EMC, mitigation techniques.
Voltage events (swells, dips and interruptions). Definition, description and classification, origin, measurement and evaluation.
Voltage events propagation, consequences, immunity of electrical appliances, mitigation techniques and their coordination.
Voltage characteristics. EN 50 160.
Power network analyzers, voltage monitors. Measurement of low-frequency conducted disturbances; voltage and current transducers.

Fundamentals seminar

10 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Definition of the nonlinear electrical appliance; harmonic components of different wave shapes; calculation of harmonic components propagation; sizing of power transformers and power lines loaded by harmonics; design of passive and active filters.

Exercise in computer lab

4 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Modeling of low-frequency disturbance sources.
Simulation and evaluation of chosen phenomenons.

Laboratory exercise

12 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Accuracy of a RMS value measurement.
Power consumption characteristics measurement.
Voltage profile regulation.
Verification of harmonic components summation.
Summation of distorted currents in a neutral conductor.
Measurement on a LC power factor correction bank.
Load sensitivity to voltage dips and short supply interruptions.
Lamps flickering caused by voltage fluctuation.
Measurement of static var compensation unit (SVC) effect on reduction of voltage fluctuation caused by fluctuating reactive power consumption.
Voltage unbalance and harmonic distortion influence on induction machine operation.
Voltage characteristics measurement and evaluation.

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