Increasing energy efficiency by improving power quality

J.F.G. Cobben, V. Cuk, W.L. Kling

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Abstract

Different power quality phenomena influence also the efficiency of the electricity usage. Harmonic currents and unbalance in the currents will directly have a negative influence on the efficiency. A low power factor (PF) also contributes to a lower efficiency and can be partly related to harmonic distortion. Furthermore, these distorted currents will influence the quality of the voltage which, indirectly, can decrease the efficiency further. In this paper is the relation between these phenomena and electrical efficiency described and placed in perspective. Also, some additional information is given about the relation between voltage level and energy saving.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 15th WSEAS International Conference on Systems, Corfu, Greece, 14-16 July 2011
EditorsN. Mastorakis, V. Mladenov, Z. Bojkovic, xx et al.
Place of PublicationWisconsin
PublisherWSEAS PRESS
Pages298-301
ISBN (Print)978-1-61804-023-7
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Eventconference; 15th WSEAS International Conference on Systems; 2011-07-14; 2011-07-16 -
Duration: 14 Jul 201116 Jul 2011

Conference

Conferenceconference; 15th WSEAS International Conference on Systems; 2011-07-14; 2011-07-16
Period14/07/1116/07/11
Other15th WSEAS International Conference on Systems

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