Power Quality
Áreas Científicas |
Classificação |
Área Científica |
OFICIAL |
Electric Power Systems |
Ocorrência: 2022/2023 - 2S
Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos
Sigla |
Nº de Estudantes |
Plano de Estudos |
Anos Curriculares |
Créditos UCN |
Créditos ECTS |
Horas de Contacto |
Horas Totais |
MEEC |
5 |
Plano de Estudos_2020 |
1 |
- |
7,5 |
75 |
202,5 |
Docência - Responsabilidades
Língua de trabalho
Portuguese
Objetivos
Study of problems related to power quality. Analysis of the impact on the electrical systems originated by poor power quality. Study of various solutions to mitigate the problems related to power quality.
Resultados de aprendizagem e competências
At the end of the Curricular Unit the student should be able to:
1. Have an overview of the importance of this subject within a professional context.
2. Identify the disturbances that could give rise to a power quality problem and be aware of their various characteristics.
3. Identify the loads that could cause power quality problems
4. Know what are the solutions for eliminating/mitigating power quality problems
5. Be aware of the main standards associated with the quality of electrical energy
Modo de trabalho
Presencial
Programa
General aspects related to power quality:
Definition of the problem of power quality
-Types of variations and disturbances
Harmonic distortion:
-Harmonic generators on the electric power grid
-Harmonics in power grid
-Standards for the limitation of harmonics
-Techniques for reducing harmonics
Power factor vs harmonic distortion
General aspects related to the measurement of harmonics:
-Classical Instruments
-True RMS Instruments
Impact of the association of rectifiers in the current harmonic distortion:
-Serial association
-Parallel association
Filters for the correction of the power factor:
-Passive Filters
-Active Filters
High power factor rectifiers:
-Condution modes
-Topologies
Harmonic attenuation on the capacitors:
-Serial and parallel resonancel
-Passive and active solutions
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS):
-Rotary UPS
-Static UPS
-Principal parameters
Impact of the ground on Power Quality
- Grounds with or without return wire
- Security aspects
Measurement and Analysis of Power Quality
- Power quality measurements
- Types of equipment for monitoring power quality
- Analysis of power quality measurement data
Bibliografia Obrigatória
Victor Pires; Documentação de apoio à Unidade Curricular (disponível no moodle)
Bibliografia Complementar
Math H. J. Bollen ; Understanding power quality problems
R.C. Dugan R.C, M.F. McGranaghan ; Electrical Power System Quality
C. Sankaran ; Power Quality
Surya Santoso; Fundamentals Of Electric Power Quality
Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem
a) Lectures: Interactive exhibition and demonstration method;
b) Practical Classes: Solving problems with relevant interest
c) Laboratory Classes: experimental method applied to the development of circuits and systems based on the knowledge acquired in the theoretical and practical lessons.
Tipo de avaliação
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Componentes de Avaliação
Designation |
Peso (%) |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
30,00 |
Teste |
30,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
40,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Componentes de Ocupação
Designation |
Tempo (Horas) |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
30,00 |
Estudo autónomo |
57,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
45,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
30,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Obtenção de frequência
Realization of laboratory work (L)
The lab grade is assigned based on the analysis and discussion of the reports and in the performance demonstrated by each student in the laboratory classroom.
Realization of a theoretical work with presentation in class (P)
Assessment by exam (T).
Conditions of approval:
Final Rating = 0.35 * T + 0,35 * P + 0.35 * L
Final Rating ≥ 10
Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final
Conditions of approval:
Final Rating = 0.35 * T + 0,35 * P + 0.35 * L
Final Rating ≥ 10