31 Aug
The Philippine Distribution Code (PDC) requires all User connection points that all Power Quality (PQ) requirements under PDC Section 3.2 be complied with. The PDC section 3.2.3.4 stresses this policy for voltage variations, see below. There are other similar statements for other PQ indices to be complied along section 3.2 of the PDC.
For new distribution [...]
28 Aug
As a Filipino living outside the Philippines, I have missed some research development like the study presentation by University of the Philippines (UP) professors on Reducing Power Rates in Generation. I have so much respect for the researchers since some of them have been my professors in my unfinished PhD degree in power systems.
Their study [...]
26 Aug
Wind power supply has further implications on system reliability because of its variability and can impact power quality in its nature of power production since it uses power electronics for power control that can produce harmonics and with its variability which can result to unacceptable voltage variations and voltage flickers. Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative [...]
25 Aug
Distribution Utilities (DUs) when planning for their distribution system, are faced with various options and constraints. One of the DUs’ process in system planning is choosing the right size of overhead distribution conductor for a given load, voltage level and expected load growth just to name a few. Most of the time, DUs have a [...]
24 Aug
Kapag ako’y wala na
Sana ay may malabing marka
Sa bawat hakbang sa lupa
Nawa’y langit ang tatak ng paa
Sa aking pag ka kristiano
Gawa ng Diyos at di tao
Makita ng lahat ng puso
Magsilbing sinag sa tungo
Sa aking mahal na bayan
Dasal ay biyayang walang hanggan
Sa pagbibigay ng sarili
Di malimot,mailibing ang pagsisilbi
Sa aking pamilya’t kaibigan
Mga oras ng tuwa at kabiguan
Sinilang [...]
20 Aug
Aside from impacting or not impacting electricity rates, system loss reduction has the following benefits:
Reduction of fuel emissions due to lesser use of fossil-fuel generating plants – this has societal impact as it cover environmental concerns.
Utility system capacity savings – decrease in losses provides released extra capacity for the distribution lines and transformers.
Promotion of [...]
15 Aug
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is calling for comments from various stakeholders on a new resolution they are proposing on reduction of distribution system losses incurred by Distribution utilities (DUs) which are Private Utilities (PUs) and Electric Cooperatives (ECs) in their operation of their service areas. Figure below is an extraction from the ERC [...]
15 Aug
ABSTRACT
Philippine electric power industry has put a new face in itself: deregulation. With its new structure, optimization of planning and operations of electric power systems will be vital. Optimal performance of the power network will be highly considered may it be economics and/or technical. This paper presents a framework for Operations Research (OR) instruction for [...]
14 Aug
Nawala na aking direksyon
Lakad ko’y hindi na ayon
Ika’y nasa aking tabi pa rin
Pagmamahal ang ‘yong hangarin
Mga pangako ko’y natangay
Lakas ng hangin ang gumabay
Nananatili ka pa ring tapat
Di ko masuklian ng dapat
Kayrami na ng mga buwan at araw
Na di ka pansin kahit gumalaw
Kamay mo’y nakadantay
Lagi-lagi sa aking buhay
Pumarito at pumaroon
Bigkis natin ang baston
Buhay na di marangya
Langit [...]
14 Aug
Economics tells us that having more sales tend to bring down the prices. The components of electric distribution tariff consists of different items. Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Charges are among basic fees that are collected from residential consumers. Figure below from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), illustrates the components of the total [...]
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