The Use of PMU Data for Detecting and Monitoring Selected Electromagnetic Disturbances

Abstract

Power quality (PQ) monitoring is important for both the utilities and also the users of electric power. The most widespread measurement instrument used for PQ monitoring is the PQM (Power Quality Monitor) or PQA (Power Quality Analyzer). In this paper we propose the usage of PMU data for PQ parameters monitoring. We present a new methodology of PQ parameters monitoring and classification based on PMU data. The proposed methodology is tested with real measurements performed in distribution system using dedicated PMU system.

Keywords

• electrical disturbances
• phasor measurement unit
• power quality
• distribution system