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Other Power Quality Issues
RAJ MOYAL
EE-084022
CONTENT
WHAT IS POWER QUALITY
PQ PROBLEM
VOLTAGE VARIATIONS
VOLTAGE STEPS
VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS
LOAD CURRENTS
WHAT IS POWER QUALITY
Definition.
P.Q. problems is any power problem manifested
in voltage , Current ,or frequency deviation that
result in failure or miss operation of Costumer
equipment.e.g.
Surges and spikes (overpowering).
Harmonics ( current & voltage )
Voltage Fluctuations.
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WHY PQ IS SUCH A BIG PROBLEM?
- - Sag
- - Interruption
- - Overvoltage
• Sag – a decrease in RMS voltage lasting
from a half-cycle to a few seconds.
• Interruption – complete loss of voltage.
• Overvoltage – an RMS increase in voltage
lasting more than a few seconds.
VOLTAGE VARIATION SOURCES
DISTURBANCE EFFECT
Overvoltage Overstress insulation
Under voltage Excessive motor current
Unbalance Motor heating
Interruption Complete shut-down
Sag Variable speed drive & computer trip-
out
Swell Overstress insulation
Fluctuations Light flicker
VOLTAGE STEPS
It is sudden change in rms voltage due to
transformer tap changer operation,load switching
situation,and switching of shunt capacitors and
inductors.