The Utilization of Electric Energy

ET2105 Electrical Power System Essentials

Prof. Lou van der Sluis
18 October 2016

Delft
University of
Technology

Electrical Power System Essentials

Introduction (1)

Electricity: the energy carrier of the future

A variety of conversions

Into mechanical energy

Into light
Into heat
DC electrical energy
Chemical energy

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Introduction (2)
Daily load curve in the Netherlands

(Monday May 15, 2006)

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The Synchronous Motor (1)

Magnetic field generated by a three-phase coil system

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The Synchronous Motor (2)

Synchronous motor connected to an infinite bus

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The Induction Motor (1)

Three-phase induction motor supplied by a
single-phase source

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The Induction Motor (2)

The electromagnetic torque as a function of the
angular rotor speed

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Light

The incandescent lamp

The halogen lamp
The fluorescent lamp (Tube Light or TL)
The light-emitting diode (LED)

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Heat

Boiler
Water cooker
Electric stove
Aluminum and steel furnaces

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Direct Current (1)

Single-phase full-wave rectifier

Single-phase full-wave rectifier during the positive (a) and the negative (b) half
cycle of Vin

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Direct Current (2)

Single-phase rectification

Single-phase half-wave (a) and full-wave (b) rectification

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Residential load

Wiring lay out of four houses or buildings connected to a three-phase supply

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Electric Railways (1)

Courtesy of TenneT TSO

B.V.
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Electric Railways (2)

Supply principle of a DC railway system

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Electric Railways (3)

Supply principle of an AC railway system

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