BackgroundThis work presents an experimental and modeling study of the electromagnetic environment in the vicinity of a high voltage substation located in eastern Algeria (Annaba city) specified with a very high population density. The effects of electromagnetic fields emanating from the coupled multi-lines high voltage power systems (MLHV) on the health of the workers and people living in proximity of substations has been analyzed.MethodsExperimental Measurements for the Multi-lines power system proposed have been conducted in the free space under the high voltage lines. Field's intensities were measured using a referenced and calibrated electromagnetic field meter PMM8053B for the levels 0 m, 1 m, 1.5 m and 1.8 m witch present the sensitive's parts as organs and major functions (head, heart, pelvis and feet) of the human body.ResultsThe measurement results were validated by numerical simulation using the finite element method and these results are compared with the limit values of the international standards.ConclusionWe project to set own national standards for exposure to electromagnetic fields, in order to achieve a regional database that will be at the disposal of partners concerned to ensure safety of people and mainly workers inside high voltage electrical substations.
This paper consists of an experimental and analytical characterisation of the electromagnetic environment in the medium surrounding a circuit of two 220-Kv power lines running in parallel. The analysis presented is divided into two main parts. The first part concerns an experimental study of the behaviour of the electric and magnetic fields generated by the selected double-circuit at ground level (0 m). While the second part simulates and calculates the field profiles generated by both the lines at different levels above the ground, from 0 m to the level close to the line conductors at 20 m above the ground, using the electrostatic and magnetostatic modules of the COMSOL multi-physics software. The implications of the results are discussed and compared with the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection reference levels for occupational and non-occupational exposures.
Keywords: High-voltage power lines, low-frequency electromagnetic fields, finite element method, electromagnetic compatibility, inductive and capacitive coupling, standards.
This paper proposes a direct power control for doubly fed induction machine for variable speed wind power generation. It provides decoupled regulation of the primary side active and reactive power and is suitable for both electric energy generation and drive applications. In order to control the power flowing between the stator of the doubly fed induction generator and the network, a decoupled control of active and reactive power is synthesised using PI controllers. The obtained simulation results show the feasibility and effectiveness of the suggested method.
Keywords: Doubly fed induction machine, decoupled power control, vector control, active and reactive power, PWM inverter.
Renewable energy, especially solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, have been widely integrated into energy systems, indeed, this technology is eco-friendly and available almost everywhere. However, these systems exhibit some challenges in regards their performance. They must always track the maximum power point (MPP) to provide the highest power. This work investigates a novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) procedure. In the suggested tracking system, a novel controller is applied to establish different operating regions. In both regions, the step is changed depending on the closeness to the MPP. Due to this technique, some disadvantages of the incremental conductance (IncCond) approach are avoided. The proposed method offers reliable and stable behaviour under rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. Moreover, it is easy as it does not need additional sensors. The theoretical assessment discussed in this investigation is validated by simulations via MATLAB/Simulink and experimental outdoor tests. A comparison with conventional MPPT approach is provided to emphasize the performance of the developed MPPT technique.
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