TESTING AND CALIBRATION OF PHASOR MEASUREMENT UNITS

Richard Pirret, P.E., Jeff Gust
Abstract:
A Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) is an electronic device that enables real-time computer control to protect the stability and reliability of a power grid. Using GPS-derived timing, the PMU synchronously captures voltage and current phase vectors to create SynchroPhasor data. Synchronous data from multiple PMUs are forwarded to a common point where analysis, control, and protection may be accomplished. Real-world application of PMUs has revealed a need for uniform performance across the various manufacturers of PMUs. Fluke Calibration, under a grant from NIST, is developing an automated system to execute and document PMU calibrations that conform to IEEE C37.118.1.
Keywords:
smart grid, electrical power grid, phasor, PMU
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IMEKO-WC-2012-TC4-O22.pdf
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Event details
Event name:
XX IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Metrology for Green Growth

Place:
Busan, REPUBLIC of KOREA
Time:
09 September 2012 - 12 September 2012