2010 14th International
Conference on Harmonics and
Quality of Power
(ICHQP 2010)
Bergamo, Italy
26-29 September 2010
Pages 1-608
IEEE Catalog Number:
ISBN:
1/2
CFP10CHP-PRT
978-1-4244-7244-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 1
ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PQ
101 Harmonic Domain Modeling of Transformer Nonlinear Characteristic with Piece – Wise
Aproximation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
A. Damnjanovic, A. Islam, A. Domijan Jr.
103 The Influence of Quality on the Creation of Economic Value in Electricity Markets .............................................. 7
H. Arango, J. P. G. De Abreu, B. D. Bonatto, C. M. Vieira Tahan, N. Kagan, M. R. Gouvea
104 On the billing of Electrical Energy Flows at Prosumers' Busbar ............................................................................. 13
R. Carbone, R. Langella , A. Testa
105 Optimal Capacitor Placement and Sizing in Distorted Radial Distribution Systems Part I: System
Modeling and Harmonic Power Flow Studies ................................................................................................................... 20
A. A. Eajal, M. E. El–hawary
106 Optimal Capacitor Placement and Sizing in Distorted Radial Distribution Systems Part II:
Problem Formulation and Solution Method...................................................................................................................... 29
A. A. Eajal, M. E. El–hawary
107 Optimal Capacitor Placement and Sizing in Distorted Radial Distribution Systems Part III:
Numerical Results................................................................................................................................................................ 35
A. A. Eajal, M. E. El–hawary
EQUIPMENT PQ IMMUNITY
201 Introducing a Voltage Dip Severity Index (A Proposal) ............................................................................................ 43
A. M. Dán
202 An Investigation of the Response of Incandescent Lamps and Compact Fluorescent Lamps to
Voltage Fluctuations............................................................................................................................................................ 48
C. May, E. R. Collins
203 Process Immunity Time - Assessment of its Practicability in Industry .................................................................... 56
K. Van Reusel, W. Driessens, K. Stockman
HARMONICS GENERATION & PROPAGATION
301 A Laboratory for Time–Frequency Analysis of Power Quality Disturbances Using Wavelets.............................. 60
M. De Apraiz, J. Barros, R. I. Diego
302 Characterizing the Harmonic Attenuation Effect of High–Pressure Sodium Lamps ............................................. 65
A. Gil–de–castro, A. Moreno–munoz, J. J. G. De La Rosa
303 Magnetizing Current Harmonics, Interharmonics and Subharmonics: An Analytical Study ............................... 71
A. E. Emanuel, M. Humi
304 Effects of High Penetration of CFLs and LEDs on the Distribution Networks ....................................................... 78
A. M. Blanco, E. Parra
305 Introducing Power System Voltage Droop as a New Concept for Harmonic Current Allocation ......................... 83
R. A. Barr, V. J. Gosbell
306 Higher Harmonics Transfer Through 110kV/400kV Transformer.......................................................................... 88
G. Blajszczak
307 Harmonic Cancellation of Modern Switch–Mode Power Supply Load ................................................................... 94
A. J. Collin, S.ž. Djokic, C. E. Cresswell
308 A Different Approach for Visualizing Harmonic Current Components in Multi–Converter
Systems ............................................................................................................................................................................... 103
H. S. Bronzeado, J. C. De Oliveira, M. D. Teixeira
309 Harmonic Load Flow Method for Radial Distribution Networks........................................................................... 109
I. Archundia–aranda, R. O. Mota–palomino
310 The Problems of Centralized Decrease of Harmonic Voltages in the HV Networks with
Distributed Nonlinear Loads ............................................................................................................................................ 114
L. I. Kovernikova
311 A Method of Dynamic Resampling for DFT–Based Harmonic Analysis under Time–Varying
Frequency Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 120
M. A. A. Lima, J. R. De Carvalho, D. V. Coury, A. S. Cerqueira, C. A. Duque
313 Method for Determining Customer Contribution to Harmonic Variations in a Large Power
Network .............................................................................................................................................................................. 126
N. P. Kandev, S. Chénard
314 Harmonic Allocation Following IEC Guidelines Using the Voltage Droop Concept ............................................ 133
R. A. Barr, V. J. Gosbell
315 Harmonic Emission Before and After Changing to LED and CFL – Part I: Laboratory
Measurements for a Domestic Customer......................................................................................................................... 139
S. K. Rönnberg, M. Wahlberg, M. H. J. Bollen
316 Harmonic Emission before and after Changing to LED and CFL – Part II: Field Measurements
for a Hotel........................................................................................................................................................................... 146
S. K. Rönnberg, M. Wahlberg, M. H. J. Bollen
317 Elimination of Harmonics Using Multi–Pulse Rectifiers......................................................................................... 152
S. Kocman, V. Kolar, T. Trung Vo
318 Eighteen–Pulse Rectifiers for Harmonic Mitigation ................................................................................................ 158
S. Kocman, V. Kolar, T. Trung Vo
319 An Analysis of Diversity Factors applied to Harmonic Emission Limits for Energy Saving Lamps................... 164
V. Cuk, J. F. G. Cobben, W. L. Kling, R. B. Timens
IMPACT OF PQ ON SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
401 Studying the Effects of Using Compact Fluorescent Lamps in Power Systems..................................................... 170
A. H. Jahanikia, M. Abbaspour
402 Analysis of Distribution Transformer Losses and Life Expectancy using Measured Harmonic
Data..................................................................................................................................................................................... 174
D. M. Said, K. M. Nor, M. S. Majid
403 A PSO–Based Approach to Adjust CPSO Parameters............................................................................................ 180
I. Ziari, A. Jalilian
404 Influence of Harmonic Currents on Cable Losses for Different Grid Configurations.......................................... 186
J. Desmet, G. Vanalme, C. Debruyne, L. Vandevelde
405 Compensation of Unbalanced Non Linear Load and Neural Currents Using Stationary Reference
Frame in Shunt Active Filters........................................................................................................................................... 192
M. Asadi, A. Jalilian, H. F. F. Farahani
406 Harmonics Monitoring Survey on Office LV Appliances........................................................................................ 197
M. C. Falvo, U. Grasselli, R. Lamedica, A. Prudenzi
407 Evaluation of Power Transformers Design for Feeding Nonlinear Loads – Comparison between
Theory and Practice Tests................................................................................................................................................. 203
M. F. C. Parentoni, J. P. G. De Abreu, F. N. Belchior
408 Design Proposition of Transformers Used for Feeding Nonlinear Loads – A Practical Approach
Based on Temperature Measurement .............................................................................................................................. 209
M. F. C. Parentoni, J. P. G. De Abreu, F. N. Belchior
409 On Harmonics from a Power Transformer Used in the Excitation Circuit of a Power Group............................ 217
P. M. Nicolae, I. D. Nicolae
410 Assessment of the Impacts of Voltage Dips for a MV Customer ............................................................................ 223
S. Bhattacharyya, J. F. G. Cobben, W. L. Kling
411 Laboratory Investigation of the Input Current Characteristics of Modern Domestic Appliances
for Varying Supply Voltage Conditions........................................................................................................................... 229
S. Elphick, P. Ciufo, S. Perera
412 Operation of a Transmission System of FM Radio Facing the Energy Supply ..................................................... 236
T. I. R. De Carvalho Malheiro, A. B. De Vasconcellos, F. L. Gomes, A. A. C. Bozz, T. V. Da Silva, B. C. Carvalho,
R. S. De Barros
INTERHARMONICS & OTHER NON-HARMONIC DISTORTION
501 Measurement Result from 1 to 48 Fluorescent Lamps in the Frequency Range 2 to 150 Khz............................. 244
E. O. A. Larsson, M. H. J. Bollen
502 On the Effects of Interharmonic Distortion on Static Converters Controlled by means of PLL
Systems ............................................................................................................................................................................... 252
R. Langella, P. Marino, G. Raimondo, L. Rubino, N. Serbia, A. Testa
503 New Phasor Estimator in the Presence of Harmonics, DC Offset, and Interharmonics....................................... 258
R. Vianello, M. O. Prates, C. A. Duque, A. S. Cequeira, P. M. Da Silveira, P. F. Ribeiro
505 An Equivalent Model Of A Single–Phase Load Under Non–Sinusoidal Conditions ............................................. 263
V. Kolar, P. Orsag, J. Kijonka
PQ ANALYSIS
601 Spectral Analysis Techniques for Estimating Power Quality Indices .................................................................... 268
R. Zolfaghari, Y. Shrivastava, V. G. Agelidis
602 Classification of Voltage Sag, Swell and Harmonics using S–transform Based Modular Neural
Network .............................................................................................................................................................................. 276
C. Venkatesh, D. V. S. S. Siva Sarma, M. Sydulu
603 Optimal Choosing and Placing of Reactive Power Sources in an Electrical Distribution Network
Harmonically Polluted....................................................................................................................................................... 283
A. Baloi, A. Pana, N. Chiosa
604 Direct Power Control of Reduced Switch Active Filters.......................................................................................... 288
A. Baktash, A. Jalilian, A. Vahedi
605 Load Balancing by Unbalanced Capacitive Shunt Compensation – A Numerical Approach .............................. 293
A. Pana, A. Baloi, F. Molnar–matei
606 Improvement of Wavelet Based Methods for Classification of Power Quality Disturbances .............................. 299
A. Milchevski, D. Taskovski
607 Efficiency and Power Quality in a Drive System Driving Machine ........................................................................ 303
A. B. De Vasconcellos, R. Apolônio, L. De Annunciação, T. V. Da Silva, T. I. De Carvalho Malheiro, R. S. Barros
608 Nonlinear Filtering for Power Quality Disturbances Analysis................................................................................ 310
A. S. Cerqueira, M. L. G. Salmento, J. V. De Souza, M. A. A. Lima, D. V. Coury
609 Analysis of Power Disturbances from Monitoring Multiple Levels and Locations in a Power
System................................................................................................................................................................................. 317
C. D. Le, M. H. J. Bollen, I. Y. H. Gu
610 Rotating Vectors for the Formulation of Energetic Balances under Periodic Conditions.................................... 324
F. Della Torre, A. P. Morando, G. Sapienza
611 Cisoidal Algebra: Some Meanings for a Unified Energetic Balance....................................................................... 329
F. Della Torre, A. P. Morando, G. Sapienza
612 Power Quality Analysis of Electromechanical Energy Conversion: a Budeanu Approach.................................. 333
F. Della Torre, A. P. Morando, G. Sapienza
613 Time–Domain Quasi–synchronous Sampling Algorithm for Harmonic Analysis................................................. 338
F. Zhou, Z. Y. Huang, C. Y. Zhao, D. Y. Chen
614 A New Optimization Technique to Measure Frequency and Harmonics in Power Systems ................................ 343
I. Sadinezhad, V. G. Agelidis
615 A New Quasi Newton Filtering Technique for Power System Frequency Estimation and
Harmonics/Interharmonics Rejection.............................................................................................................................. 351
I. Sadinezhad, V. G. Agelidis
616 Time–domain Formulation for Apparent Power Using Collective RMS and Polar Coordinates ........................ 357
J. E. L. De Almeida, P. M. Da Silveira, H. Arango, M. F. C. Parentoni, J. P. G. De Abreu
617 Wye Apparent Power – An Alternative Proposal .................................................................................................... 363
J. E. L. De Almeida, P. M. Da Silveira, H. Arango, M. F. C. Parentoni, J. P. G. De Abreu
620 Electrical Losses Calculation under Nonideal Conditions Computational versus Experimental
Analysis............................................................................................................................................................................... 371
M. F. C. Parentoni, J. P. G. De Abreu, F. N. Belchior
621 Experimental Analysis of the Electrical Losses under Nonsinusoidal Conditions: Is the Fourier
Series Really Applicable?.................................................................................................................................................. 377
M. F. C. Parentoni, J. P. G. De Abreu, F. N. Belchior
622 Harmonics and Resonances in the Low Voltage Grid Caused by Compact Fluorescent Lamps ......................... 383
A. S. Koch, J. M. A. Myrzik, T. Wiesner, L. Jendernalik
624 Gabor Transform, Gabor–Wigner Transform and SPWVD as a Time–Frequency Analysis of
Power Quality .................................................................................................................................................................... 389
M. Szmajda, K. Górecki, J. Mroczka
625 The Application of the Double Domain Simulation with PWM Controlled Locomotives .................................... 397
P. Kiss, G. G. Balázs, A. Dán, I. Schmidt
626 Application of Pulse Multiplication in Autotransformer Based AC–DC Converters for Direct
Torque Controlled Induction Motor Drives .................................................................................................................... 403
S. Nakhaie, A. Jalilian
627 On the Assessment of Voltage Unbalance................................................................................................................. 409
T. E. Seiphetlho, A. P. J. Rens
628 Analysis of Power Quality in a system of relay TV .................................................................................................. 415
T. I. R. De Carvalho Malheiro, A. B. De Vasconcellos, B. C. Carvalho, A. T. Da Silva, F. L. Gomes, A. V. Festa
629 Interference Between Electric Traction Supply Network and Distribution Power Network –
Resonance Phenomenon .................................................................................................................................................... 423
V. Kolar, J. Palecek, S. Kocman, T. Trung Vo, P. Orsag, V. Styskala, R. Hrbac
631 Effect of Primary High Voltage Supply Lines on the High Speed AC Railways Systems..................................... 427
A. Dolara, M. Gualdoni, S. Leva
632 Impact of Harmonic Filters in MV Primary Distribution Systems ........................................................................ 435
G. Esposito, F. Foiadelli, M. Roscia
PQ CASE DESIGN
701 Power Quality in Public Lighting Systems ............................................................................................................... 439
A. Dolara, R. Faranda, S. Guzzetti, S. Leva
702 Heat Dissipation Improvement for ZnO Based Varistors ....................................................................................... 446
F. M. Frigura–iliasa, D. Vatau, L. N. Mihet–popa, C. Barbulescu
703 Evaluation of Harmonic Current Reduction for the Purpose of Energy Savings – A Case Study....................... 452
J. Sanguinetti, Y. Baghzouz
705 Real Experience Using Power Quality Data to Improve Power Distribution Reliability...................................... 457
L. A. Irwin
706 Protection Selectivity Analysis in Electric System for Hospital Application. Part I: Radial and
Loop Distribution .............................................................................................................................................................. 461
M. Brenna, F. Foiadelli, D. Zaninelli
707 Protection Selectivity Analysis in Electric System for Hospital Application. Part Ii: New
Protection Proposal for PQ Improvement....................................................................................................................... 466
M. Brenna, F. Foiadelli, D. Zaninelli
708 Power Quality Monitoring for Electric Substation Ancillary Services Supplying ................................................ 471
N. Chiosa, S. Kilyeni, C. Barbulescu, D. Jigoria–oprea
709 Unconventional Sources for Electric Substation Ancillary Services Power Supply .............................................. 477
O. Prostean, C. Barbulescu, G. Vuc, I. Borlea
710 Aging of Distribution Transformers due to Harmonics .......................................................................................... 483
R. Singh, A. Singh
711 Power Quality in a System of Satellite Tracking...................................................................................................... 491
T. I. R. De Carvalho Malheiro, A. B. De Vasconcellos, B. C. Carvalho, J. A. Lambert, A. V. Festa, T. V. Da Silva
712 Harmonic Summation in Power Systems with Power Electronic Interfaced Loads ............................................. 499
N. Golovanov, G. C. Lazaroiu, M. Roscia, D. Zaninelli
PQ MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES
801 Sizing of Passive Filters in Time–Varying Nonsinusoidal Environments............................................................... 504
A. F. Zobaa, A. Vaccaro, H. H. Zeineldin, A. Lecci, A. M. Abdel Monem
803 Digital Implementation of Harmonics Reduction of Three–phase Boost Rectifier ............................................... 512
A. M. Eltamaly, A. I. Alolah
804 Towards a More Reliable Operation of Compensated Networks in Case of Single Phase to
Ground Faults .................................................................................................................................................................... 518
A. M. Dán, D. Raisz
805 A Hybrid Active Var Compensator HAVarC .......................................................................................................... 522
C. H. Da Silva, R. R. Pereira, L. E. B. Da Silva, G. L. Torres, R. B. Gonzatti
806 Charging and Regulating the DC Link Voltage of Hybrid Active Series Power Filters ....................................... 527
C. H. Da Silva, R. R. Pereira, L. E. B. Da Silva, G. L. Torres, R. B. Gonzatti
808 Tuning Harmonic Absorption of Voltage Source Converters................................................................................. 531
G. Ledwich, A. Ghosh, F. Zare
809 Application of a Variable Inductor in Single–Phase Hybrid Harmonic Filters..................................................... 537
H. Dalvand, V. G. Agelidis
810 A Voltage Flicker Suppression Device for Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.................................. 543
J. C. Fox, R. E. Collins Jr.
811 Modeling for Performance Analysis of Electromagnetic Zero–Sequence Suppressor .......................................... 551
L. C. O. De Oliveira, S. C. L. De Freitas, J. B. De Souza, J. C. Oliveira
812 Optimal Control of Reactive Power Compensators in Industrial Networks.......................................................... 559
L. Herman, I. Papic
814 Powers Balances in AC Electric Circuit with Nonlinear Load................................................................................ 565
M. Wcislik
815 Reduction of SVC Capacity by Flicker Control Using Parallel Band–Pass Filters............................................... 571
N. Gibo, K. Yukihira, K. Deno Y. Nagasaka
817 D–STATCOM Control System and Operation in a Configuration of Premium Power Park .............................. 577
C. Gandolfi, R. Chiumeo
819 Simulations and Field Test Results for Potential Applications of LV DC Distribution Network to
Reduce Flicker Effect ........................................................................................................................................................ 584
L. Martini, A. Brambilla, C. Tornelli, V. Musolino, L. Piegari, E. Tironi
820 Active Power Control for Flicker Compensation in Single Phase Welding Machines .......................................... 590
F. Annettoni, G. Superti–furga, E. Tironi, S. Toscani
821 Effect of Harmonic Pollution on Low Voltage Overcurrent Protection................................................................. 599
A. Fidigatti, E. Ragaini
PQ MONITORING REPORTING METHODOLOGIES & INDICES
901 The Validation of Single Point Measurements for the Localization of Multiple Harmonic Sources ................... 603
A. P. J Rens, D. Serfontein
VOLUME 2
903 Instantaneous Power Tensor Theory: Improvement and Assessment of the Electric Power Quality ................. 609
A. J. Ustariz, E. A. Cano Plata, H. E. Tacca
904 Power Quality Disturbances Classification Using Specialized Neural Networks .................................................. 615
A. S. Cerqueira, M. B. S. Pinto, M. L. G. Salmento, D. D. Ferreira, J. M. De Seixas
905 PQ Benchmarking in the Age of the Smart Grid ..................................................................................................... 620
W. Howe
906 Classification of Power Quality Disturbances using the Hilbert Huang Transform ............................................. 625
C. F. Drummond, D. Sutanto
907 The New Enel Distribuzione Power Quality Data Warehouse and Its Applications for Smart
Grids ................................................................................................................................................................................... 632
C. Noce, S. Sartore
908 Electric Substation Ancillary Services Power Consumption Analysis.Case study: Timisoara
400/220/110 kV Substation................................................................................................................................................ 637
C. Barbulescu, S. Kilyeni, D. Jigoria–oprea, N. Chiosa
909 Clustering of Harmonic Monitoring Data using Data Mining ................................................................................ 644
D. Sutanto, A. Asheibi, D. Stirling
910 Power Quality Enhancements for IEC 61850........................................................................................................... 650
D. A. Cumming
911 Time–Varying Harmonic Analyzer Prototype ......................................................................................................... 653
D. F. Fabri, C. H. N. Martins, L. R. M. Silva, C. A. Duque, A. S. Cerqueira, P. F. Ribeiro
912 Evaluation of Assessment Methods used to Analyse Measured Power Quality Performance within
the South African Context ................................................................................................................................................ 660
E. Venter, R. G. Koch, J. H. Pretorius
913 Application of Low Voltage Circuit Breakers to Power Quality Monitoring ........................................................ 667
E. Ragaini
914 Voltage Sags Observation through Optimal Monitor Locations ............................................................................ 670
F. Salim, K. M. Nor
915 Analysis of the Complex Voltage Unbalance Factor Behavior Resulting from the Variation of
Voltage Magnitudes and Angles ....................................................................................................................................... 676
A. L. Ferreira Filho, J. A. Cormane Angarita, D. C. Garcia, M. V. Chafim Costa, M. De Oliveira, F. A. De
Oliveira Nascimento
916 Quantifying Voltage Unbalance: Evaluating the Influence of Aggregation Intervals........................................... 683
A. L. Ferreira Filho, J. A. Cormane Angarita, F. A. De Oliveira Nascimento, T. C Valadares, J. P. J De Oliveira
917 Real Time Power Quality Monitoring System according to New Brazilian Regulation Policies.......................... 690
G. P. Colnago, J. L. F. Vieira, G. C. D. Sousa, J. R. Macedo
918 on Improving Accuracy of Optimal Voltage Sag Monitoring Programmes .......................................................... 698
J. M. Avendano–mora, N. C. Woolley, J. V. Milanovic
919 Genetic Algorithms applied for the Optimal Allocation of Power Quality Monitors in Distribution
Networks............................................................................................................................................................................. 704
J. C. Cebrian, C. F. M. Almeida, N. Kagan
920 Evaluation and Identification of Critical Zones due to Sag Activity ...................................................................... 714
L. E. Luna, L. E. Gallego, M. Romero
921 Reliable Power Disturbance Detection using Wavelet Decomposition or Harmonic Model based
Kalman Filtering................................................................................................................................................................ 719
M. Caujolle, M. Petit, G. Fleury, L. Berthet
922 On the Validity of Harmonic Source Detection Methods and Indices.................................................................... 725
M. E. Balci, M. H. Hocaoglu
923 Power System Harmonic State Estimation using WLS and SVD; A practical Approach .................................... 730
M. Moghadasian, H. Mokhtari, A. Baladi
925 Network Power Quality Monitoring System ............................................................................................................ 737
M. Wcislik, R. Kazala, M. Laskawski
926 A New Methodology for the Comparative Analysis of Sags Among Substations in a Distribution
Network in Colombia ........................................................................................................................................................ 743
M. Romero, A. Pavas, G. Cajamarca, L. E. Gallego
928 A Comparison of Voltage Sag Estimation Algorithms Using Optimal Monitorring Locations ........................... 751
J. M. Avendano–mora, N. C. Woolley, J. V. Milanovic
929 Monitoring Intelligent Distribution Power Systems – A Power Quality Plan........................................................ 758
N. R. Browne, T. J. Browne, S. Elphick
930 Impact of Long and Short–time Voltage Variations on the PST and Voltage Unbalance Indicators.................. 765
O. J. Murillo, A. M. Blanco, L. E. Gallego
931 Fault–Pattern Discovery in Sequences of Voltage Sag Events ................................................................................ 770
O. Quiroga, J. Meléndez, S. Herraiz
932 Merging of Various Indicators and Levels of Disturbances for optimized Power Quality
Characterization ................................................................................................................................................................ 776
P. Janik, Z. Waclawek
933 Voltage Dips Performance Characterization by Pq Indices at National and Macro Area Level ......................... 782
R. Chiumeo, M. De Nigris, C. Gandolfi, L. Garbero, L. Tenti
934 A Survey of Techniques Applied to Non–stationary Waveforms in Electrical Power Systems............................ 789
R. P. Rodrigues, P. M. Silveira, P. F. Ribeiro
935 Numerical Observability Analysis of Distribution Systems .................................................................................... 797
R. Gelagaev, P. Vermeyen, J. Driesen, J. Vandewalley
936 The Australian Long Term Power Quality Survey Project Update ....................................................................... 803
S. Elphick, V. Smith, V. Gosbell, R. Barr
937 Analysis of the Relation Between Voltage Sags Severity and Fault Characteristics ............................................. 810
T. C. De Oliveira, J. M. De Carvalho Filho, G. T. Watanabe, J. P. G. De Abreu, R. C. Leborgne, J. F. De Oliveira
938 A Unified Index for Power Distribution Reliability/Power Quality Indices .......................................................... 818
T. H. Ortmeyer
939 Feature Characterization of Power Quality Events According to Their Underlying Causes............................... 824
V. B. Núñez, J. Meléndez, I. Y. H. Gu, M. H. J Bollen
940 SVM–Based Classification Methodology for Overhead Distribution Fault Events .............................................. 832
V. B. Núñez, J. Meléndez, S. Kulkarni, S. Santoso
PQ PROPAGATION MEASUREMENTS & MODELING
1001 Power Components in a Circuit under Nonsinusoidal Conditions ....................................................................... 838
A. M. Osnach
1002 Method of Disturbances Interaction: Novel Approach to Assess Responsibilities for Steady State
Power Quality Disturbances Among Customers............................................................................................................. 843
Andres Pavas, Horacio Torres-Sanchez, Volker Staudt
1003 A Novel Approach for the Simulation of Power Quality Stationary Disturbances in Electric
Power Systems.................................................................................................................................................................... 852
A. Pavas, H. Torres–sanchez, Andres Delgadillo
1004 Harmonic Coupled Norton Equivalent Model for Modeling Harmonic–Producing Loads................................ 861
C. F. M. Almeida, N. Kagan
1005 Real–Time Measurement of Power Quantities in Fully Distorted Systems ......................................................... 870
H. Dalvand, V. G. Agelidis
1006 From Power Quality Monitoring to Transient Stability Analysis: Measurement–based Load
Modeling for Dynamic Simulations.................................................................................................................................. 876
I. F. Visconti, L. F. W. De Souza, J. M. S. C. Costa, N. R. B. C. Sobrinho
1007 Lifetime Analysis of Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor Subject to Voltage Fluctuations................................... 883
K. Zhao, P. Ciufo, S. Perera
1008 A Current resolution for Fast Measurement of Power Resolutions in Non Sinusoidal Single
Phase Systems .................................................................................................................................................................... 888
M. E. Balci , M. H. Hocaoglu
1009 Frequency Responses of MV voltage transformers in the range of 50 Hz to 10 kHz .......................................... 894
M. Klatt, J. Meyer, P. Schegner, M. Elst
1010 Network Flicker Levels due to Simultaneous Operation of Two Arc Furnaces .................................................. 900
M. Maksic, I. Papic
1011 Modelling VSI–Fed ASDs by Matlab/Simulink for Harmonic and Interharmonic Assessment ........................ 905
S. K. Chen, H. J. Su, G. W. Chang
1012 A Grid Harmonic Summation Method Based on the Probability Assessment of Harmonic Phase
Angles ................................................................................................................................................................................. 911
Y. Xiao, X. Yang
1013 Combined, Experimental Data Supported Simulations in Development of Power Grid
Impedance Identification Methods................................................................................................................................... 917
Z. T. Staroszczyk
1101 An Introduction to the Concept of Randomness Power ........................................................................................ 924
Alexander Eigeles Emanuel
PQ STANDARDS AND STATE ESTIMATION
1102 Revision of European Standard EN 50160 on Power Quality: Reasons and Solutions....................................... 930
C. Masetti
1103 A New Approach for Harmonic Summation Using the Methodology of IEC 61400–21 ..................................... 937
F. Medeiros, D. C. Brasil, P. F. Ribeiro, C. A. G. Marques, C. A. Duque
1104 Impacts of Modifications of Standards on the Power Quality Measurement Results ......................................... 944
S. Bhattacharyya, J. F. G. Cobben, W. L. Kling
1201 A Review of Recent Investigations with Reference to IEC/TR 61000–3–13 on Voltage Unbalance
Emission Allocation ........................................................................................................................................................... 950
P. Paranavithana, U. Jayatunga, S. Perera, P. Ciufo
RENEWABLE – DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND PQ
1301 The Impact of Harmonics Calculation Methods on Power Quality Assessment in Wind Farms....................... 958
L. H. Kocewiak, J. Hjerrild, C. L. Bak
1302 Control of Islanded Inverter Interfaced Distributed Generation Units for Power Quality
Improvement...................................................................................................................................................................... 967
A. A. Ghadimi, F. Razavi, R. Ghaffarpour
1303 Point Estimate Schemes for Probabilistic Load Flow Analysis of Unbalanced Electrical
Distribution Systems with Wind Farms........................................................................................................................... 973
A. Bracale, P. Caramia, G. Carpinelli, A. Russo, P. Varilone
1304 ElectricICT: Low Voltage Loads and Generators Coordination Towards the SmartGrid
Paradigm ............................................................................................................................................................................ 979
A. Capone, G. Carello, M. Merlo
1305 Quantification of Voltage Fluctuations Caused by a Wave Farm Connected to Weak, Rural
Electricity Networks .......................................................................................................................................................... 984
A. J. Nambiar, A. R. Wallace, A. E. Kiprakis
1306 Measurement of the Flicker Characteristics of Grid Connected Wind Turbines: Instantaneous
Frequency versus Instantaneous Phase Estimation Methods......................................................................................... 992
A. Lazkano, I. Azkarate, J. J. Gutierrez, J. Ruiz, L. A. Leturiondo, P. Saiz
1307 Control of Three Phase Grid Connected Photovoltaic Power System.................................................................. 998
A. S. Khalifa, E. F. El–saadany
1308 Power Quality Impact of Cogeneration Modules in Urban Networks................................................................ 1005
M. Baioni, A. Berizzi, C. Bovo
1309 Islanding Detection Active Methods: Implementation of Simulation Models Using ATP–EMTP................... 1012
D. Menniti, A. Pinnarelli, N. Sorrentino, G. Brusco
1310 Wind Power Generation Impact on the frequency regulation: Study on a National Scale Power
System............................................................................................................................................................................... 1020
G. Callegari, F. Lanzi, P. Capurso, R. Zaottini, M. Merlo
1311 Wind Energy Conversion Systems as Active Filters under Unbalanced Load Conditions............................... 1026
G. Todeschini
1313 Fault Ride–Through of Fully Enclosed Squirrel–Cage Induction Generators for Wind Farms in
Thailand ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1033
K. Daunghom, S. Premrudeepreechacharn, Y. Baghzouz, K. Higuchi
1314 Influence of Bus Voltage Variations on Two Maximum Power Point Control Loops....................................... 1039
K. Martens, B. Meersman, J. De Kooning, B. Renders, T. Vandoorn, L. Vandevelde
1315 Voltage Profile Calculation in Distribution Networks under Sinusoidal and Distorted Operation ................. 1045
M. Brenna, F. Foiadelli, G. Sapienza, D. Zaninelli
1316 On the Robustness of the Distribution Systems against Voltage Dips: the Analytical Assessment
for Different Structure Variations ................................................................................................................................. 1052
P. Caramia, P. Varilone, P. Verde, L. Vitale
1317 Study on Operation of Energy Storage in Electrical Power Microgrid – Modeling and
Simulation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1058
R. Pawelek, I. Wasiak, P. Gburczyk, R. Mienski
1318 Harmonic Resonances due to a Grid–connected Wind Farm ............................................................................. 1063
R. Zheng, M. H. J. Bollen, J. Zhong
1319 System Monitoring of Energy Quality for Wind Power Generators .................................................................. 1070
S. D. Grigorescu, M. Popescu, O. Ghita, G. C. Lazaroiu
1320 Influence of Power Control Strategies on the Voltage Profile in an Islanded Microgrid ................................. 1075
T. L. Vandoorn, L. Vandevelde, B. Meersman, T. Loix, J. Driesen
1321 Differential Evolutionary Algorithms in Optimal Distributed Generation Location........................................ 1083
C. Bulac, F. Ionescu, M. Roscia
1322 A Control Algorithm of Power Converters in Smart–Grids for Providing Uninterruptible
Ancillary Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 1088
L. Piegari, P. Tricoli
1323 Divergence Operator for the Stability Assessment of a Microgrid Weakly Connected to the
Power System ................................................................................................................................................................... 1095
D. Falabretti, M. Delfanti, M. Merlo, J. M. Zaldívar, F. Strozzi
1324 Dispersed Generation in Mv Networks: Performance of Anti–Islanding Protections ...................................... 1101
M. Delfanti, D. Falabretti, M. Merlo, G. Monfredini, V. Olivieri
SMART GRIDS FOR PQ
1401 A Token Ring Procedure for Distributed Co–ordinated Regulation of Active MV Networks ......................... 1107
L. Carradore, R. Turri
1402 Real Time Simulation of Smart Grids for Interface Protection Test and Analysis ........................................... 1114
M. Brenna, G. Sapienza, D. Zaninelli, E. De Berardinis, L. Delli Carpini, P. Paulon, P. Petroni, G. Scrosati
1403 Transient Analysis of DG Interfaced Low Voltage DC System .......................................................................... 1120
G. C. Lazaroiu, M. O. Popescu, O. Ghita, V. Dumbrava, E. Tironi
1404 Hosting Dispersed Generation on Italian MV Networks: Towards Smart Grid ............................................... 1126
M. Delfanti, M. Merlo, G. Monfredini, V. Olivieri, M. Pozzi, A. Silvestri
1405 WAMS Applications for Intelligent Network Quality Management .................................................................. 1132
G. Leidi, A. Miotti
TRANSIENTS – PROPAGATION MEASUREMENT & MODELING
1501 New Modeling of Electrical Power Networks Using Fractal Geometry ............................................................. 1139
A. Amrane, N. Retiere, D. Riu
1502 A New Model of Multiconductor Transmission Lines for Time Domain Transient Analysis .......................... 1144
J. C. Escamilla, P. Moreno, J. L. Naredo
1503 Reduced Harmonic State Space Model of TCR ................................................................................................... 1148
J. R. C. Orillaza, A. R. Wood
1504 Identification of Electric Power Parameters of AC Arc Furnace Low Voltage System.................................... 1153
K. Jagiela, J. Rak, M. Gala, M. Kepinski
1505 Optimal Regulation of STATCOM Controllers and PSS Parameters Using Hybrid Particle
Swarm Optimization ....................................................................................................................................................... 1160
M. Zarringhalami, S. M. Hakimi, M. Javadi
1506 Updating Stochastic Models of Arc Furnace Reactive Power by Genetic Algorithm ....................................... 1167
M. E. H. Golshan, H. Samet
1507 Shape Optimization of Electromagnet .................................................................................................................. 1176
S. Zajaczek, L. Skrivánek, L. Ivánek
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION PLANNING
1602 A Fuzzy–Based Algorithm for Shunt Capacitor Planning in a Distorted Power System.................................. 1179
D. Y. Shih, G. W. Chang, G. S. Chuang, H. L. Wang, S. Y. Chu
1606 Reactive Planning Considering Offshore Wind Power Generation.................................................................... 1186
J. Allahdadian, C. Bovo, V. Ilea, A. Berizzi
1607 Impact Evaluation of Plug–in Electric Vehicles (PEV) on Electric Distribution Networks ............................. 1194
M. De Nigris, I. Gianinoni, S. Grillo, S. Massucco, F. Silvestro
1608 Optimal Capacitor Placement and Sizing in Non–Radial Distribution to Improve Power Quality................. 1200
S. M. Hakimi, S. M. Moghaddas Tafreshi, M. Zarringhalami
1609 Optimal Number and Location of Area Operation Centers (AOC's) in IRAN Power Network
according to Index of Generation and Consumption Balance ..................................................................................... 1206
F. Razavi, S. S. K. Madahi, S. A. Araghi
1610 Transmission Cost Allocation Based on Power Flow Tracing Using Z Bus Matrix .......................................... 1212
S. Kilyeni, O. Pop, G. Prostean, C. Craciun
Author Index