• KIEE International Transactions on Power Engineering
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• v.4A no.4
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• pp.207-213
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• 2004

In this paper, the on-line volt/var control algorithms of the Load Tap Changer (LTC) transformer and Shunt Capacitor (SC) are proposed for distribution volt/var compensation. In the existing volt/var control of the distribution substation, the feeder voltage and reactive power demand of the distribution are mainly controlled by the LTC transformer tap position and on/off operation of the Sc. It is very difficult to maintain volt/var at the distribution networks within the satisfactory levels due to the discrete operation characteristics of the LTC and SC. In addition, there is the limitation of the LTC and SC operation times, which affects their functional lifetimes. The proposed volt/var control algorithm determines an optimal tap position of the LTC and on/off status of the SC at a distribution substation with multiple connected feeders. The mathematical equations of the proposed method are introduced. A simple case study is performed to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.429-436
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• 2001

The effect of welding condition on the microstructures of the weld metal in A7N01 welded by $CO_2$ laser was investigated. The number of ripples was increased with decreasing power and increasing welding speed. In the bead without ripple lines, the subgrain microstructures distribution from the fusion line toward the center of the bead were in the order of cellular, dendritic and equiaxed dendrite. However, in the bead with ripple lines, cellular and dendritic were formed between the fusion boundary and the ripple line. Inaddition, those structures were also observed between the ripple line. Equiaxed dendrites were formed only at the center line region. Cellular and dendritics formed near the ripple line were larger than those formed near the fusion boundary. The cooling rates estimated by the dendrite arm spacing were in the range of 200 to 1150oC/s. Cooling rate was increased with decreasing the power and increasing the welding speed. Mg and Zn segregated at the boundaries of cellulars and dendritics, Mg was segregated more than Zn. The segregation of Mg and Zn decreased with increasing cooling rate. Hardness of the weld metal was lower than that of the base metal in all welding conditions and increased as the cooling rate increased.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1999.07f
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• pp.2641-2643
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• 1999

This paper describes the first field demonstration of the distribution STATCON in Korea including installation and its evaluation for improving power quality in distribution system. The purpose of installation is to verify functionally the voltage source inverter based equipment for voltage regulation and harmonic mitigation in distribution line. The operational data resulting from field test and the site figure are included.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2001.07a
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• pp.19-21
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• 2001

Nowadays, small scale DGS(Distributed Generation System), as a wind power generation or photovoltaic generation, becomes to be introduced into the power distribution system. But in that case it is difficult to properly maintain the terminal voltage of low voltage customers by using only LDC(Line Drop Compensator). So, it is necessary to determine the permissible operation limit of the introduced DGS for proper voltage in distribution system. In this paper clarifies the relationship between LDC voltage regulation principle and real, reactive power of DGS, and examines the permissible operation limit of the introduced DGS in distribution system which the voltage is controlled by LDC.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1998.07c
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• pp.1213-1216
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• 1998

This paper presents the result of a feasibility study for the prediction method of fault symptoms on 22.9kV distribution line. In this paper, real distribution data was collected and analyzed to isolate failure signatures or parameters which were distinct behaviors before and after failure incident. A new strategy of analysis-based (event-date concept) prediction algorithm for the distribution insulators and a developed model system were also discussed.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2000.07d
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• pp.3094-3096
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• 2000

In the distribution systems, there are generally two sources of transient over-voltages. One is the capacitor switching surge and the other is the lightning surge. This paper is written about the measuring and analysis of switching over-voltages in the 22.9 kV multi-grounded distribution systems. The measurement was performed in the Kochang distribution test line in January, 2000.

• Progress in Superconductivity
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.118-123
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• 2004

We investigated quench distribution in AU/YBCO thin film meander lines with a heater. Quench distribution during faults is important for superconducting fault current limter applications, because uniform quench allows application of higher voltages across the meander lines. AU/YBCO thin films grown on sapphire substrates were patterned into meander lines by photolithography. Gold films grown on the rear sides of the substrates were also patterned into meander lines, and used as heaters. Meander lines on the front and the rear sides were connected in parallel. The meander lines were subjected to simulated AC fault currents for quench measurements during faults. They were immersed in liquid nitrogen during the experiment for effective cooling. Resistance of the AU/YBCO meander lines initially increased more rapidly with the rear heater than without, and consequently the fault current was limited more. The resistance subsequently became similar, The resistance distribution was more uniform with the heater, especially during the initial quench. Quench was completed more uniformly and significantly earlier. This resulted in uniform distribution of dissipated power. These results could be explained with the concept of quench propagation, which was accelerated by heat transfer across the substrate from the rear heater.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.66 no.11
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• pp.1547-1553
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• 2017

Due to the high penetration ratio of dispersed generations, overvoltage problem of the feeder has become more an important issue in distribution system operation. This paper proposes a new method for the smart inverter to control reactive power to mitigate voltage rise by the reverse power flow from the DGs. The proposed method controls reactive power based on current measurement while conventional methods use voltage measurement which include unacceptably large errors. Various case studies using MATLAB simulation have been performed to verify effectiveness of proposed method.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2002.07d
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• pp.2767-2769
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• 2002

최근 전력선통신은 디지털 변복조 기술의 발달에 힘입어 새로이 부각되었다. 대부분의 전력선 통신 기술은 Home Network을 대상으로 하는 저압 220V상의 전력선 통신기술이다. 본 논문에서는 고압 배전 계통에서의 전력자동화 통신망으로 이용될 수 있는 전력선 통신망을 소개하고 그 설계에 대하여 다루었다. 배전 계통은 수십 km에 걸쳐서 제어 노드들이 분포해 있으므로, 설계된 통신망은 고압 가공지선 상에서 동작하는 수십km 정도의 통신망 길이와 수 만개의 노드들을 수용할 수 있도록 하였다. 이를 위하여 고압 커플러, 디지털 변복조부 및 통신 프로토콜을 설계하였다.

• KIEE International Transactions on Power Engineering
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• v.3A no.4
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• pp.198-205
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• 2003

This paper proposes the adaptive relaying of protective devices applied in the neighboring distribution feeders for reliable and efficient operations of a wind farm interconnected with distribution networks by dedicated lines. A wind farm connected to an electric power network is one of the greatest alternative energy sources. However, the wind turbine generators are influenced by abnormal grid conditions such as disturbances occurring in the neighboring distribution feeders as well as the dedicated power. Particularly, in cases of a fault happening in the neighboring distribution feeders, a wind farm might be accelerated until protective devices clear the fault. Therefore, the delayed operation time of protective devices for satisfying the coordination might overly expose the interconnected wind turbine generators to the fault and cause damage to them. This paper describes the proper delayed operation time of protective relay satisfying the coordination of the distribution networks as well as reducing damage on the interconnected wind farm. The simulation results for the Hoenggye substation model composed of five feeders and one dedicated line using PSCAD/EMTDC showed that the proper delayed time of protective devices reflecting the fault condition and the power output of the wind farm could improve the operational reliability, efficiency, and stability of the wind farm.