QSE - Qualitat del Subministrament Elèctric
El grup de recerca estudia la qualitat en el subministrament elèctric, és a dir, les desviacions de la tensió i/o el corrent de la seva situació ideal amb forma d'ona sinusoïdal de magnitud i freqüència concretes. Bàsicament, s'estudien tres tipus de pertorbacions en la qualitat de subministrament elèctric: la distorsió harmònica, els sots de tensió, i els desequilibris trifàsics. El grup també ha desenvolupat una valuosa tasca, amb reconeixement de la comunitat científica, en l'estimació dels paràmetres de les màquines elèctriques.
Així mateix, el grup està treballant en l'actualitat en:
(1) l'estabilitat i la protecció de xarxes de MT amb generació distribuïda,
(2) xarxes en corrent continu (HVDC y MVDC),
(3) l'efecte de la integració de les energies renovables en l'estabilitat de la xarxa i en el seu sistema de proteccions.
The group studies power quality, i.e. the deviations of voltage and/or current from the ideal situation of a sine wave that is constant in magnitude and frequency. Basically, three types of power quality disturbances are studied: harmonic distortion, voltage sags and three-phase unbalance. Harmonic distortion is produced when voltage and current waveforms are non-sinusoidal but periodic, due to the presence of nonlinear loads in electrical power systems. Voltage sags are short-duration reductions in rms voltage caused by short-circuits in the system. Three-phase unbalance is produced when the three-phase voltages and currents are not symmetrical and/or balanced due to the presence of unbalanced loads in electrical power systems.
The group studies power quality, i.e. the deviations of voltage and/or current from the ideal situation of a sine wave that is constant in magnitude and frequency. Basically, three types of power quality disturbances are studied: harmonic distortion, voltage sags and three-phase unbalance. Harmonic distortion is produced when voltage and current waveforms are non-sinusoidal but periodic, due to the presence of nonlinear loads in electrical power systems. Voltage sags are short-duration reductions in rms voltage caused by short-circuits in the system. Three-phase unbalance is produced when the three-phase voltages and currents are not symmetrical and/or balanced due to the presence of unbalanced loads in electrical power systems.
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Explore courses: virtual vs face-to-face
(2020)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe “EXPLORATORI” is a project from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and the Berga Town Council. The main objective of the project is to bring science closer to secondary school students, their teachers and ... -
Open-circuit fault diagnosis and maintenance in multi-pulse parallel and series TRU topologies
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020-02-27)
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Open AccessTransformer Rectifier Units (TRUs) are a reliable way for DC generation in several electric applications. These units are formed by multiple three-phase uncontrolled bridge rectifiers connected according to two main ... -
On resonance instabilities in VSCs connected to weak grids
(2019)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper addresses the oscillatory stability phenomena studied in the literature and reported by network operators in grid-connected VSC systems. Negative interactions have been observed at different frequencies in these ... -
Uprating of transmission lines by means of HTLS conductors for a sustainable growth: challenges, opportunities, and research needs
(2020-12-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper provides a comprehensive and critical review and evaluation of the technological state-of-the-art of high-temperature low-sag (HTLS) conductors by analyzing research articles, theses, reports, white papers and ... -
Symmetrical and unsymmetrical voltage sag effects on the three-phase synchronous machine stability
(2009)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThis paper focuses on the effects of voltage sags, both symmetrical and unsymmetrical, on the three-phase Synchronous Machine (SM). Voltage sags on SM cause speed variations, current and torque peaks and hence may cause ... -
Reduced-order models of squirrel-cage induction generators for fixed-speed wind turbines under unbalanced grid conditions
(2016-06)
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Open AccessThis paper develops a study of reduced-order models for squirrel-cage induction generators used in the fixed-speed wind turbines. The squirrel-cage of these generators must be modeled with a double-cage for accuracy purposes. ... -
Doubly fed induction generator-based variable-speed wind turbine: proposal of a simplified model under a faulty grid with short-duration faults
(2019-08)
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Open AccessThe aim of this study is to provide a simplified model of a variable-speed wind turbine (VSWT) with the technology of a doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) which operates under faulty grid conditions. A simplified model ... -
Initialization of DFIG wind turbines with a phasor-based approach
(2019-03)
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Open AccessThe objective of this paper is to propose a simple approach to solve the steady state of a wind turbine (WT) equipped with a doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) which can be used to initialize dynamic studies of the ... -
Experimental study of the corona performance of aged sand-cast substation connectors
(2020-06-01)
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Open AccessSubstation connectors, like many other high-voltage products, are tested once manufactured. However, the corona behavior of aged specimens can differ from that exhibited by newer ones, thus generating detrimental technical ... -
Voltage sag influence on controlled three-phase grid-connected inverters according to the Spanish grid code
(2020-02-03)
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Open AccessTo ensure the safe operation of the grid, there are some requirements to be taken into consideration to connect power converters. During abnormal conditions – e.g. during voltage sags –, the control of the converters is a ... -
Modelling VSCs connected to weak grids
(2019)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper addresses the oscillatory stability phenomena studied in the literature and reported by network operators in grid-connected VSC systems. Negative interactions have been observed at different frequencies in these ... -
Arc tracking control in insulation systems for aeronautic applications: challenges, opportunities, and research needs
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020-03-16)
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Open AccessNext generation aircrafts will use more electrical power to reduce weight, fuel consumption, system complexity and greenhouse gas emissions. However, new failure modes and challenges arise related to the required voltage ...
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