Reference Area

Background Information

• Overview of PSCAD | SuperHarm
• Power Quality Information (via the PQ Network)
• Power Quality Glossary and References
• Power Quality Waveform Library
• SuperHarm Nonlinear Load Library

Case Studies and Training

• Power Quality Case Study Library
• PSCAD Sample Cases

Case Study Workbooks

• PSCAD Case Study Workbook (December 2006)
  PSCAD_Case_Study_Workbook_2006.zip - Contains Notes + Datafiles (3259k)
• SuperHarm Case Study Workbook (December 2006)
  SuperHarm_Case_Study_Workbook.zip - Contains all Volumes + Datafiles (11,611k)
• EMTP Case Study Workbook (April 2000)
  EMTP_Workbook.ZIP - Contains all Volumes + Datafiles (3533k)
• EMTP Modeling Tutorial (April 2000)
  EMTP_Tutorial.zip - Contains Notes and Datafiles (514k)

Power Quality Seminar Notes, Presentations & Webinars

• Utility Capacitor Applications Seminar - (9187k PDF)
• Contemporary Topics in Power System Harmonics - (1808k PDF)
• Monitoring Power Quality - (2000k PDF)
• Electric Power Systems Quality - (8503k PDF)
• Power Quality Economics Overview - (11973k PDF)
• Predicting and Solving Voltage Sag Problems - (4727k PDF)
• Power Line Harmonic Disturbances - (387k PDF)
• Medium Voltage Transient Problems - (566k PDF)
• Effects of Voltage Sags - (196k PDF)
• Simulation and Analysis of Power System Transients using the EMTP - (1071k PDF)
• Analysis for Solving Harmonic Resonance Problems - (Webinar Notes)
• Characteristics of Power System Transients - (Webinar Notes)
• Utility Capacitor Applications and Concerns - (Webinar Notes)
• Understanding Power Factor Correction - (Webinar Notes)
• An Introduction to PQSoft - (Webinar Notes)

Archive of Harmonic & Transient Presentations

• 1999 Workshop, Overview of PSCAD/EMTDC - (404k PDF)
• 1998 Workshop, Application of IEEE 519 - (1147k PDF)
  [datafiles - 55k ZIP]
• 1997 Meeting, Using EMTP to Develop IEC868 Compliant Flicker Meter - (131k PDF)
  [datafile - 4k]
• 1997 Workshop, Instrument Transformer Modeling - (1053k PDF)
  [datafiles - 12k ZIP]
• 1996 Workshop, Custom Power - (959k PDF)
  [datafiles - 9k ZIP]
• 1995 Workshop, Distribution System Modeling - (1353k PDF)
  [datafile - 52k DAT]
• 1994 Workshop, Introduction to EMTP Data Modules - (811k PDF)
  [datafiles - 31k ZIP]
• 1993 Workshop, Modeling and Analysis of ASDs - (919k PDF)
• EMTP Data Module Tutorial - (118k PDF)
  [datafiles - 15k ZIP]
• Distribution and PQ Apps of the EMTP - (1164k PDF)
  [datafile - 52k DAT]
• Technologies for Overvoltage Control During Switching of T&D Capacitor Banks - (555k PDF)
• Sources and Characteristics of Harmonics - (80k PDF)

University Member Contributions

• Strategic Placement of Harmonic Filters in Distribution Networks
• Effect of a Direct Current Adjustable Speed Drive on the Voltage Input of a Three-Phase Induction Motor - Bruno Osorno, California State University Northridge
• The Simulation of Low Voltage Distribution Power System Behavior Under Non-Sinusoidal Conditions - Case Study - Andrzej Bachry, Otto-von-Guericke-University of Magdeburg

PATH TechNotes Archive

• 2000, Number 3 | 2000, Number 2 | 2000, Number 1
• 1999, Number 3 | 1999, Number 2 | 1999, Number 1
• 1998, Number 3 | 1998, Number 2 | 1998, Number 1
• 1997, Number 3 | 1997, Number 2 | 1997, Number 1
• 1996, Number 3 | 1996, Number 2 | 1996, Number 1

EMTP TechNotes Archive

• 1995, Number 2 | 1995, Number 1 | 1994, Number 4
• 1994, Number 3 | 1994, Number 2 | 1994, Number 1
• 1993, Number 2 | 1993, Number 1

HarmFlo+ TechNotes Archive

• 1995, Number 2 | 1995, Number 1 | 1994, Number 2
• 1993, Number 2 | 1993, Number 1

Bibliography of Technical Papers

• IEEE Working Group (EMTP) Bibliography - Adobe Acrobat Format (110k)

Technical Papers Available for Download

Power Quality Monitoring Systems

• A Systems Approach to Power Quality Monitoring for Performance Assessment
• Accessing Power Quality Information and Monitoring Results Using the World Wide Web or a Private Corporate Web
• Utilization of Web-based Power Quality Monitoring to Assess Customer Power System Performance
• Automatic Identification of Power Quality Variations in the Power Quality Diagnostic System

Reliability and Power Quality Indices

• Measuring Reliability and Power Quality
• Reliability and Power Quality Indices for Premium Power Contracts

Developing a Power Quality Program

• Developing a Utility/Customer Partnership To Improve Power Quality and Performance

Developing Power Quality Contracts

• Power Quality Contracts in a Restructured Competitive Electricity Industry

Voltage Sags and Equipment Sensitivity

• Effects of Voltage Sags In Process Industry Applications
• Start Small when Solving Voltage Sag Problems
• Voltage Sag Analysis Case Studies
• Distribution System Voltage Sags:  Interaction with Motor and Drive Loads

Economics of Power Quality Improvements

• Economics of Different Plant Ride-Through Improvement Solutions for Power System Problems

Harmonic Distortion Issues

• Questions and Answers for Applying IEEE 519-1992
• Applying IEEE 519 - Controlling Harmonic Distortion Levels
• Designing Harmonic Filters for Adustable Speed Drives to Comply with New IEEE-519 Harmonic Limits.
• Power Factor Correction and Harmonic Control for dc Drive Loads
• Active Filter Design and Specificatin for Control of Harmonics in Industrial and Commercial Facilities

Transient Overvoltages

• Do Capacitor Switching Transients Still Cause Problems?
• Transient Effects of PWM Drives on Induction Motors

Voltage Flicker

• Voltage Flicker Prediction for Two Simultaneously Operated AC Arc Furnaces

Lightning Protection for Residential Systems

• Low-Side Surges

Site Audits and Solving Power Quality Problems

• Detecting, Identifying, and Correcting Power Quality Problems
• Interpretation and Analysis of Power Quality Measurements

Power Quality Standards

• Power Quality Standards

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