Reactive Power Compensation and Grid Standards

Question 1

Power factor is the ratio of:

Answer 1

average and apparent power

Question 2

Vrms is obtain from u(t) = Vmax cos(wt) by:

Answer 2

Vmax/sqrt(2)

Question 3

With load convention, where the current enters the positive terminal of the circuit element, if Q is positive then positive reactive power is delivered. Is this statement True or False?

Answer 3

False

Question 4

With generator convention, where the current leaves the positive terminal of the circuit element, if P is positive the positive real power delivered. Is this statement True of False?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are the driving factors for standards?

Answer 5

Safety, reliability, anti-islanding and frequency

Question 6

IEEE 1547 is:

Answer 6

A technical standard and a mandatory document to apply at PCC for distributive energy resources.

Question 7

IEEE 1547 is NOT:

Answer 7

An application guide and interconnection agreement.

Question 8

Explain the scope and purpose of IEEE 1547

Answer 8

Explain