An investigation of voltage unbalance in low voltage distribution networks with high levels of SSEG

P. Trichakis; P. C. Taylor; L. M. Cipcigan; P. F. Lyons; R. Hair; T. Ma

doi:10.1109/UPEC.2006.367740

An investigation of voltage unbalance in low voltage distribution networks with high levels of SSEG

P. Trichakis
, P. C. Taylor
, L. M. Cipcigan
, P. F. Lyons
, R. Hair
, T. Ma

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedings › Conference proceeding › peer-review

Abstract

According to a recent study carried out for DTI and Ofgem, installed Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) capacity in the UK could grow to as much as 8GW by 2015 [1]. This anticipated growth offers significant environmental benefits but also technical issues regarding network integration and operation. Current EPSRC-funded research in The New and Renewable Energy Group at Durham University seeks to address these issues. Since Small-Scale Embedded Generators (SSEGs) are likely to use single-phase connections, voltage unbalance has the potential to become a serious concern for Distribution Network Operators. Voltage unbalance in distribution networks is undesirable as it can cause problems for three phase load equipment and generators. This paper presents a dynamic model that is used to investigate the degree to which SSEG contributes to voltage unbalance in a generic LV network. The model is based on the IEC Technical Report 60725 and on data approved by work stream 3 of the DTI / Ofgem Technical Steering Group (TSG).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings
Pages	182-186
Number of pages	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2006.367740
Publication status	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes
Event	41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Duration: 6 Sep 2006 → 8 Sep 2006

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Name	41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings
Volume	1

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Conference	41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Newcastle upon Tyne
Period	6/09/06 → 8/09/06

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Distribution networks
Small-scale embedded generation
Three-phase four-wire systems
Voltage unbalance

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Trichakis, P., Taylor, P. C., Cipcigan, L. M., Lyons, P. F., Hair, R., & Ma, T. (2006). An investigation of voltage unbalance in low voltage distribution networks with high levels of SSEG. In 41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings (pp. 182-186). Article 4218669 (41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings; Vol. 1). https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2006.367740

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Trichakis, P, Taylor, PC, Cipcigan, LM, Lyons, PF, Hair, R & Ma, T 2006, An investigation of voltage unbalance in low voltage distribution networks with high levels of SSEG. in 41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings., 4218669, 41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings, vol. 1, pp. 182-186, 41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 6/09/06. https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2006.367740

An investigation of voltage unbalance in low voltage distribution networks with high levels of SSEG. / Trichakis, P.; Taylor, P. C.; Cipcigan, L. M. et al.
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Trichakis P, Taylor PC, Cipcigan LM, Lyons PF, Hair R, Ma T. An investigation of voltage unbalance in low voltage distribution networks with high levels of SSEG. In 41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings. 2006. p. 182-186. 4218669. (41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings). doi: 10.1109/UPEC.2006.367740

An investigation of voltage unbalance in low voltage distribution networks with high levels of SSEG

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