Peculiarities of Voltage Quality Control in Power Supply and Lighting Systems of Cities

This paper investigates the peculiarities of voltage quality regulation in urban power supply and street lighting systems. The paper analyzes the problems associated with voltage deviations that lead to significant production losses and consumer losses. The necessity of improving the methodology for managing voltage modes, taking into account the probabilistic nature of load changes, the multi-criteria nature of the task, decentralization of the placement of control equipment and automation of processes is considered. The expediency of using electronically controlled voltage-adding transformers as effective devices for voltage regulation in urban distribution networks is substantiated. The study delves into the principles governing the modeling of parameters and operational modes of voltage-boosting transformers, considering the nonlinearity inherent in magnetic systems and electronic components. It proposes methods to enhance the precision of calculations regarding the parameters of such transformers, aiming to secure their dependable and cost-effective functionality. Additionally, it provides instances showcasing the effective deployment of automated power consumption management systems, which leverage voltage-boosting transformers.