Abstract
Synchrophasor measurements are an essential tool of modern power systems, and there is increasing interest in their use for studies of distribution network phenomena. However, synchrophasors only describe the fundamental component of the waveforms applied to them, while distribution networks are known to be rich in harmonic content. This paper conducts a brief study based on voltage and current waveforms acquired from a typical domestic electrical supply. It is shown that synchrophasors are lacking in their ability to reconstruct the original waveforms, particularly the current. By estimating harmonics in a manner similar to that of the fundamental, the reconstructed waveforms become closer approximations to the original. It is also shown that harmonic content varies significantly with time. These observations should be factored into the design of emerging distribution network synchrophasor measurement systems.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PESGM 2022 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781665408233 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781665408240 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 27 Oct 2022 |
Event | IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting - Denver, United States Duration: 17 Jul 2022 → 21 Jul 2022 https://doi.org/10.1109/PESGM48719.2022 |
Publication series
Name | IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting: Proceedings |
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ISSN (Print) | 1944-9925 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1944-9933 |
Conference
Conference | IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting |
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Abbreviated title | PESGM |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Denver |
Period | 17/07/2022 → 21/07/2022 |
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Keywords
- harmonics
- PMU
- power quality
- synchrophasor
- Time synchronized measurements
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering