An Investigation of Power Quality Problems in Distribution Networks

Power quality problem is common in utilities and distribution networks, which provide power to various sectors like factories. In many geographical areas there is no longer tightly coordinated control of power from generation through end-user load with regard to power quality problems. Equally the problem is apparent in connection to factories building in new areas that suddenly face unanticipated problems with the electricity supply due to, faults from supply systems or efforts to maximize their efficiency of utilizing power.