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    Numerical methods for computing and tracing flux lines of complex electrostatic fields.

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    The paper discusses numerical methods for computing and tracing flux lines in complex electrode configurations

    A graphic simulation tool for teaching, training and research in power system engineering

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    This paper describes a Graphics Software Environment for power system dynamics analysis which has developed at the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Padova with the financial support of the Automatica Research Centre of ENEL

    Probabilistic Approaches for Evaluating the Environmental Magnetic Field Generated by Power Lines

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    Power line generated magnetic fields are determined by a number of electrical and physical factors, some of them characterized by statistical variations difficult to predict. The non-deterministic nature of the magnetic field environment of power lines may be suitably accounted for with the aid of probabilistic models based on the Monte Carlo method. A computer program has been developed by the authors, which combines a detail modeling of the power lines with a statistical section that allows to compute at any point in space the magnetic field probability distribution given the frequency distributions of the influencing parameters. The nature and the role played by the variation of each of the influencing factors (short and long term current fluctuations and variation of ambient parameters) are discusse

    Analytical calculation of the environmental magnetic field generated by double circuit power lines

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    In this work approximate formulae are presented for computing the magnetic field intensity generated by power lines. Original expressions are given for double circuit lines in both super-bundle and low-reactance conductor phasing. These expressions can be used for assessing directly the right-of-way width of transmission lines related to maximum magnetic field exposure levels which may be efficiently used in environmental impact analysis. The accuracy of the approach is demonstrated by comparison with (exact) numerical computations based on the Biot-Savart’s law

    Fast analytical computation of power-line magnetic fields by complex vector method

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    The electromagnetic environment related to electric power installations is typically evaluated by numerical integration methods. Numerical techniques, although powerful, are not well suited for assessing the dependence of the field strength on electric and geometric parameters. In this paper, a fast procedure to analytically evaluate power-line magnetic fields, based on complex vectors, is proposed. The use of complex algebra greatly simplifies analytical calculations compared to other approaches proposed in literature, allowing also complex conductor arrangements to be taken into account. A general formula for the magnetic-field intensity of any multiphase single-circuit line configuration is obtained. An expression for practical three-phase line configurations is simply derived as a particular case of the general formula. The proposed approach is then extended successfully to double-circuit lines, taking the load differences between circuits into account. Approximate formulas are validated by comparing magnetic flux density values with those computed from the general expression

    Optimal co-ordinated operation of distributed multi-generation in active distribution networks

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    The ever growing connection of different types of Distributed Generation (DG) in electrical distribution networks makes the issue of regulation and co-ordination more stringent. In this paper, an iterative procedure is presented to manage storages and distributed multi-generation devices. The operational optimisation is focused on providing, at minimum overall production cost, electric and thermal energy subject to satisfying the technical constraints of the electrical network. Particular emphasis is given to voltage regulation which is achieved by employing suitably modulated energy market signals

    Distributed Co-ordinated Power Management inMV Electrical Networks

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    In a smart grid scenario, electrical networks are bound to evolve towards an internet-like model, where every node is connected each other, responsive to any signal, flexible and price-smart. A novel power management system should also ensure the customer participation in services for the grid support on the basis of network signals. The proposed methodology is a “token ring” internet-like procedure for power management in MV electrical networks, which allows each customer to freely operate the required network regulation replying to a power-price signal. Interactivity in a multi-level multi-area structure is fundamental to co-ordinate efficiently the regulation operation among different distributed resources. In this paper, the “token ring” management system is presented and its applicability is demonstrated on a case study electrical network

    Electric Vehicles participation in distribution network voltage regulation

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    A widespread diffusion of Electric Vehicles plugged into distribution networks is strongly dependent on the establishment of a suitable co-ordinated management of all active resources in the grid. Vehicle-to-grid technology, allowing bidirectional power flows of on-board batteries, would enable a responsive behaviour of vehicles. EVs aggregators, such as swapping stations and car parking, could provide strategic ancillary services for the grid support. Provided an efficient remuneration scheme is applied, EVs could meet responsively the requirements of the grid, activating their participation also in voltage regulation. In fact, electronic equipments of recharge infrastructures would enable to exchange reactive power with the grid without practically affecting the downstream flow of batteries. Reactive power management could increase the opportunities for EVs and the benefit for the network
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