Non-technical losses in distribution systems comprised about 2-3%, my estimate, of the total system losses. Total distribution system losses equals technical losses plus non-technical losses.
In my experience and some readings, I believe that non-technical losses can be minimized or mitigated by utilizing non-technical strategies.
1. Modeling and benchmarking technical losses thru computer simulations – if a [...]
Archive for September, 2008
29 Sep
Solving Non-Technical Losses Problem by Technical Methods
27 Sep
Power Quality Problems Always Exist
The Philippine Distribution Code (PDC) has Power Quality (PQ) performance regulation for Distribution Utilities. In Section 3.2 of the PDC, it provides generalities and specific limitations for quality regulation. I have copied section 3.2.1.2 from the PDC for the purpose of this article, see below.
In this section, the PDC points to the identification of a [...]
25 Sep
Bulong
(Hangu sa Unang Aklat na mga Hari 19:11-14)
Puso ko’y balisa
Hanap ang Iyong mukha
Nanahan sa lugar na bundok
Nawa’y Ikaw ay aking matarok
Malakas na habagat
Sa akin ay humarap
Diwa’y hindi kumurap
Subalit ako’y bigo’t salat
Lindol ay yumanig
Umasang aking marinig
Iyong matipunong tinig
Di rin nawari Iyong hiwatig
Lumalagablab na apoy
Akala’y Iyong panaghoy
Ngunit di naaninag ang anyo
Kahit man lang Iyong anino
Sa isang munting [...]
18 Sep
Power Factor Planning for Wind Power Interconnection
When interconnecting wind power generation in a power system, planners interconnect a “negative” load. Wind power generation normally utilize induction generators which are capable of producing real power (watts) but not reactive power (vars) in contrast with synchronous generators.
In this case, reactive power support is needed for wind power generation to supply power to the [...]
17 Sep
Bakas
Bawat aking yapak
Sana’y naging tapat
Sa’king pabalita’t pasabi
At mga kilos na ginawi
Nawa’y may nasumpungan
Ang mga nasa likuran
Ama, bigyan mo ng biyaya
Sa buhay maging tanda
Patnubayan limbag na iniwan
Maging aral ng nagdaan
Lakas sa kasalukuyan
Sinagan ang kinabukasan
Manatili aking bakas
Sa panahong lilipas
Di maglaho, di mapawi
Sa pagdaan ng mga lahi
Pagsunod sa Diyos
Lubos, di matapos
Wakas ay huling hibla
Pulso ng puso at hininga
12 Sep
Pahayag
(Hangu sa Mateo 16:13-20)
Kami’y Kanyang tinanong
Sa gitna ng aming lupon
Ano wari ng mga tao
Anak ng Tao ay sino
Siya ba si Juan Bautista
O isang magilas na propeta
Sabi ng iba si Elias
Baka raw si Jeremias
Ngunit sa inyo sino Ako
Ang pangalawang asunto
Sa puso aking nadama
Grasya ng Ama
Aking sinambit
Sa isang saglit
Ikaw ang Mesiyas
Aming tagapagligtas
Sa aki’y Kanyang sumamo
Ikaw Simon Pedro
Magiging [...]
10 Sep
Tanglawan
(Para kay Iluminado Ocampo, kapatid at kaibigan kay Kristo, sa kanyang kaarawan)
Nakaraan
Natatandaan
Hinaharap
Pangarap
Nananatili
Nagsisilbi
Gumagabay
Nag-aalay
Kaibigan
Sandalan
Kapatid
Naghahatid
Angkan
Biyayaan
Kapisanan
Kabanalan
Panalangin
Taimtim
Basbasan
Kalusugan
Humayo
Tumayo
Tumingala
Bathala
9 Sep
Less Transmission Capacity equals High Electricity Market Prices
Recent postings of Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) electricity spot prices showed remarkable increases due to the damage of one 600MVA 500kV/230kV transformer at San Jose substation in Bulacan. The damage 600MVA transformer is one of four 600MVA 500kV/230kV power transformers in the power substation. The San Jose 500kV substation delivers power generation from [...]
8 Sep
Regulating Continuing Education
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE) and the Borad of Electrical Engineering (BEE) of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the return of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) effective January 2009. CPE units are requirements for renewing electrical engieering practice license.
CPE has been an issue among licensed electrical engineers and electricians in the Philippines for [...]
6 Sep
Mabini
Hindi lakas, hindi armas
Sandata sa pag-aklas
Gamit sa himagsik
Talas ng isip
Kagalakan ng bayan
Katwiran ng katauhan
Buong lipi, buong angkan
Magwawagi’t may kasarinlan
Utak ng rebolusyon
Sa pagka-alipin, di ayon
Ama ng saligan
Sandigan ng bayan
Salamat dakilang lumpo
Tinuro lakas ng Pilipino
Talos ng kaisipan
Di tinik, kulang ng katawan
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