The Propagation of Disturbances in Power Distribution Systems

Nattaphob Nimpitiwan, Gerald Heydt, Raja Ayyanar, John Blevins, Kristian Koellner, Kevin Kittredge, Michael Chandler

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Abstract

The propagation of power quality disturbances in distribution systems is investigated in this paper. Simulations of disturbances are accomplished using mathematical and PSpice modeling. Disturbances instrumented in the field are compared with PSpice calculations. Each component in the distribution system is modeled in detail using all available information. Measurements are used to refine the simulations, and having obtained a validated simulation, studies are made as to the effects of system components on the severity of power quality disturbances. The effects of disturbances on the system components, such as transformers, distribution lines and load models, are analyzed. It is shown that when disturbances propagate through a delta / wye transformer, many indices, such as unbalance factor, voltage regulation, and zero sequence levels, decrease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE Power Engineering Society Transmission and Distribution Conference
Pages6-12
Number of pages7
Volume1
StatePublished - 2003
Event2003 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference - Dallas, TX, United States
Duration: Sep 7 2003Sep 12 2003

Other

Other2003 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas, TX
Period9/7/039/12/03

Keywords

  • Distribution engineering
  • Disturbances
  • Power quality
  • Voltage sags

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Energy

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