Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota
Power quality is a global concern, particularly as electronic devices are increasingly supporting modern economies. This research evaluates and proposes improvements for power quality of the distribution network at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, where electrical equipment usage contributes to po...
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| author | Isaac A. Samuel Daudu Afah Toyin Tobiloba E. Somefun Tobiloba E. Somefun Ayokunle A. Awelewa Shehu Abba-Aliyu |
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| description | Power quality is a global concern, particularly as electronic devices are increasingly supporting modern economies. This research evaluates and proposes improvements for power quality of the distribution network at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, where electrical equipment usage contributes to power quality challenges. Measurements and evaluations were carried out in three stages: first, measuring power quality at five campus powerhouses using a Circutor aR6 power analyzer; second, assessing these measurements with Power Vision software; third, simulating the evaluated network with NEPLAN software. The study was conducted during an active school session, with measurements taken at 500 kVA, 11 kV/415 V/230 V on the outgoing circuits for each transformer. The results were benchmarked against IEEE power quality standards and identified issues such as harmonics, total harmonic distortion (THD), overload, and a lagging power factor. The proposed improvements, derived from NEPLAN simulation, included active harmonic filters to reduce harmonics, a shunt capacitor for power factor correction, and load sharing for managing transformer overloads. Simulation results demonstrated that THD was significantly reduced across all powerhouses: CDS from 7.28% to 0.91%, EIE from 10.52% to 3.54%, CST from 16.03% to 0.58%, the Library from 11.92% to 0.12%, and the Male Hostel from 16.71% to 0.24%. These adjustments enhanced THD within specified limits. Additionally, the shunt capacitor increased the power factor to 0.96 from −0.96. These enhancements are expected to extend equipment life, reduce heat loss, and lower utility costs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6a86573ac43e4042a86844a5ae0865eb2025-01-09T06:10:54ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Energy Efficiency2813-67992025-01-01210.3389/fenef.2024.13896221389622Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, OtaIsaac A. Samuel0Daudu Afah Toyin1Tobiloba E. Somefun2Tobiloba E. Somefun3Ayokunle A. Awelewa4Shehu Abba-Aliyu5Electrical and Information Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, NigeriaElectrical and Information Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, NigeriaElectrical and Information Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, NigeriaElectrical and Electronics Engineering Science Department, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaElectrical and Information Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, NigeriaTransmission Company of Nigeria, Abuja, NigeriaPower quality is a global concern, particularly as electronic devices are increasingly supporting modern economies. This research evaluates and proposes improvements for power quality of the distribution network at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, where electrical equipment usage contributes to power quality challenges. Measurements and evaluations were carried out in three stages: first, measuring power quality at five campus powerhouses using a Circutor aR6 power analyzer; second, assessing these measurements with Power Vision software; third, simulating the evaluated network with NEPLAN software. The study was conducted during an active school session, with measurements taken at 500 kVA, 11 kV/415 V/230 V on the outgoing circuits for each transformer. The results were benchmarked against IEEE power quality standards and identified issues such as harmonics, total harmonic distortion (THD), overload, and a lagging power factor. The proposed improvements, derived from NEPLAN simulation, included active harmonic filters to reduce harmonics, a shunt capacitor for power factor correction, and load sharing for managing transformer overloads. Simulation results demonstrated that THD was significantly reduced across all powerhouses: CDS from 7.28% to 0.91%, EIE from 10.52% to 3.54%, CST from 16.03% to 0.58%, the Library from 11.92% to 0.12%, and the Male Hostel from 16.71% to 0.24%. These adjustments enhanced THD within specified limits. Additionally, the shunt capacitor increased the power factor to 0.96 from −0.96. These enhancements are expected to extend equipment life, reduce heat loss, and lower utility costs.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenef.2024.1389622/fullpower qualitydistribution networkCircutor aR6 power analyzerNEPLAN softwareharmonics |
| spellingShingle | Isaac A. Samuel Daudu Afah Toyin Tobiloba E. Somefun Tobiloba E. Somefun Ayokunle A. Awelewa Shehu Abba-Aliyu Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota Frontiers in Energy Efficiency power quality distribution network Circutor aR6 power analyzer NEPLAN software harmonics |
| title | Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota |
| title_full | Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota |
| title_short | Evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network: a case study of Covenant University, Ota |
| title_sort | evaluation and improvement of power quality of distribution network a case study of covenant university ota |
| topic | power quality distribution network Circutor aR6 power analyzer NEPLAN software harmonics |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenef.2024.1389622/full |
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