Power quality indices: A Saudi steel mill case study

Ibrahim M. El-Amin, Abdullah Al-Elyani, Abdelrahman Shuaib

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

1 Scopus citations

Abstract

This paper presents results of field measurements of power quality indices at the terminals of an Electric Arc furnace connected at 34.5 kV to a 230 kV 60 Hz network in Saudi Arabia. The power quality indices that are measured are total harmonic distortion for voltage and current (THD V, THD I), individual harmonics, and flicker for short and long terms (Pst, P lt). In addition, other electrical parameters are measured as well such as voltage (Vrms), current (Irms), active power (P), reactive power (Q), power factor (PF), and frequency. All power quality parameters for both study cases are found to be within the IEEE and IEC standards. The installation of SVC and filters are mandatory. Long term Monitoring and country wide PQ study is recommended.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2013 International Conference on Computer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Subtitle of host publication'Research Makes a Difference', ICCEEE 2013
Pages99-102
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2013 International Conference on Computer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 'Research Makes a Difference', ICCEEE 2013

Keywords

  • Arc furnace
  • Harmonic Standards
  • Harmonic levels
  • Non-linear Loads
  • Point of Common Coupling (PCC)
  • Power Quality
  • flicker

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Power quality indices: A Saudi steel mill case study'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this