Quality of electricity in transformer chamber II of the Technical University of Cotopaxi [Calidad de energía eléctrica en cámara de transformación II de la Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi]

Authors

  • Luis Armando Vargas-Tocte Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
  • Omar Luis Supe-Sailema Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
  • Carlos Francisco Pacheco-Mena Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
  • Jefferson Alberto Porras-Reyes Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62574/rmpi.v5i1.264

Keywords:

electricity, electrical engineering, electrical industry

Abstract

The research objective is to analyse the quality of the electrical energy in transformer chamber II of the Technical University of Cotopaxi. The study combines real-time measurements and a subsequent analysis of historical data collected through monitoring instruments on the main panel. The data obtained shows patterns of disturbances caused mainly by non-linear loads. The analysis of the odd current harmonics reveals a clear predominance of the third harmonic in the three phases L1, L2 and L3, a common characteristic in three-phase systems with non-linear loads. The amplitudes of this harmonic are especially significant in L2 and L3. The context of the generator ignition reinforces the hypothesis that said equipment, or the loads it feeds, constitute a source of harmonic distortion; these data are relevant for the current evaluation.

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Published

2025-02-07

How to Cite

Vargas-Tocte, L. A. ., Supe-Sailema , O. L. ., Pacheco-Mena, C. F. ., & Porras-Reyes, . J. A. . (2025). Quality of electricity in transformer chamber II of the Technical University of Cotopaxi [Calidad de energía eléctrica en cámara de transformación II de la Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi]. Multidisciplinary Journal Investigative Perspectives/Revista Multidisciplinaria Perspectivas Investigativas, 5(Tecnologia), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.62574/rmpi.v5i1.264