Simulation of Power Quality Disturbances Using PSCAD

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Power quality is becoming a concern in modern electrical network due to complexity of the system. To improve power quality, there needs to be analysis and research on complex power quality events systematically. Disturbances in distribution system, including sag/swell, transient, harmonic, voltage notch, and flicker that affect power quality are simulated in this research work. The comprehensive set of models are developed in PSCAD with minimum blocks and settings without compromising the essence of power quality events. This research work aims to introduce the power quality events to electrical engineering students, as well as reinforce understanding of power quality disturbances in distribution system through interactive simulation approach.

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