The article is devoted to the problem of proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) integration into power supply systems. A hybrid energy complex (HEC) based on PEMFCs and lithium iron phosphate batteries can be used as a reliable source. It necessary properly determine PEMFC characteristics in order develop PEMFC-based HEC prototype its control algorithms. This paper presents 1 kW PEMFC’s test results steady dynamic modes. dependences average hydrogen consumption per min, volume for...

Smart Grid creation is not possible without devices that provide active and adaptive control of the electric network parameters configuration. One such device a Thyristor Voltage Regulator (TVR). The TVR assignment automatic voltage power regulation in medium distribution networks (6-20 kV). article devoted to development research first level system. An algorithm for two-zone sequential thyristors has been developed. are controlled by pulse -phase method. Diagrams generating pulses...

The article deals with the power flow control device (PFCD) development in distribution 6-20 kV networks. PFCD prototype was used to make switching process experiments and stationary operating conditions tests at longitudinal, transversal longitudinal-transversal voltage regulation. research results confirmed circuitry effectiveness.

At the present stage of electric power industry development, special attention is being paid to development and research new efficient energy sources. The use hydrogen fuel cells promising for remote autonomous supply systems. authors paper have developed structure determined optimal composition a hybrid generation system based on battery storage conducted studies its operating modes consumers’ efficiency. A simulation electromagnetic processes was carried out check operability proposed...

Energy routers (ER) are the key equipment of energy internet that provides control over bidirectional power flows and voltage level an electric network. The paper presents thyristor-powered ER (TER) for Internet-style medium distribution network (6, 10, 20 kV). developed scheme device implements longitudinal transverse regulation at connection point it allows changing flow in article is devoted to study harmonic components introduced into electrical by semiconductor elements TER. A...

FACTS-devices are the key elements of a Smart Grid. At same time nonlinear nature FACTS devices causes current and voltage waveforms distortion in electrical network. The article is devoted to development methodology for harmonic interharmonic components assessment generated by devices. A mathematical model has been developed harmonics interharmonics order network using method signal flow graphs. investigated on example three-phase six-pulse frequency converter with salient DC link. result...

The article considers the issues about an active-adaptive control system (AACS) of thyristor voltage regulator (TVR) development and its operability. TVR is purposed for regulation in power distribution networks (PDN) 6-20 kV. Modern automation systems PDN have been analyzed main functions described. Options organization data transmission channels, communication information processing considered. principle AACS construction has worked out. To study operability a simulation model created....

The application of Internet Energy (IoE) technology and devices in medium voltage distribution networks allows solving the problem low quality electric energy for consumers. One such is a thyristor regulator (TVR). This an innovative smart device with control, which characterized by high-speed operation provides power flows regulation 6-10 kV network. article devoted to study TVR characteristics. method two-zone alternating proposed. mathematical model has been developed, it allowed obtain...

The article is devoted to an active-adaptive control system (AACS) of solid-state voltage regulator (SSVR) development. main SSVR purpose active and reactive power flows regulation in a medium distribution network. AACS development stages are considered. choice data communication network technology have been grounded, its structure, components their described, interrelations between the elements shown. To debugging algorithms, simulation model created. operates normal emergency modes. study...

The article is concerned with regulating characteristics of the voltage and power solid-state regulator (VPSSR) its electromagnetic compatibility in medium network. paper describes VPSSR operating principle features. two-zone sequential operation synchronization times zero-crossing method researched. Control algorithms circuit verification, were output harmonic composition has been determined a at Simulink-modeling control system. Research results show that regulation range 14% increase 15 %...

The article is devoted to the implementation of Internet Energy (IoE) concept, aimed at improving efficiency distributed generation. When creating IoE, it necessary solve problem managing power flows which can be done using developed Thyristor Voltage and Power Regulator (TVPR). TVPR an energy router analog, combines functions a phase-shifting OLTC devices. task was investigate possibility controlling flow in electrical network with TVPR. research carried out on physical model ring section...

The problem of improving the quality electricity in medium voltage (MV) distribution electric networks (DEN) can be solved with help intelligent semiconductor booster devices. A variant such a device is thyristor regulator (TRBV), developed by NNSTU. operation devices causes non-sinusoidal network. article devoted to investigation TRBV output harmonic composition. Simulink-model MV DEN segment allows conducting research. modes longitudinal, transverse and longitudinal-transverse regulation...

The article is devoted to the study of higher harmonics and interharmonics in a Smart Grid with thyristor voltage regulators distributed generation sources. analysis various methods for assessing electrical network nonsinusoidality carried out. It established that most suitable method based on short-time Fourier transform. Various window functions are analyzed their comparative characteristics given. following criteria selected evaluate effectiveness windows: main-lobe beamwidth peak...

The article is devoted to the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests of 10/0.4 kV transformer-thyristor regulator (TTR) which has been developed by Nizhny Novgorod Technical University. research subject was medium (6-20 kV) and low (0.4 voltage power distribution network (PDN). PDN computer simulation models are described. These allowed us estimate TTR EMC. There were obtained n-order harmonics in 0.4 on α <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"...

The article is devoted to the development and research of thyristor voltage power regulator (TVPR). TVPR a device for flows control regulation in 6–20 kV networks. operation principle based on positive or negative EMF introduction into transmission line with combined use longitudinal (amplitude change) transverse (phase regulation. A description physical model connected electrical network section source load given. results modules are presented. Voltage harmonic components injected by have...