Power Quality Analysis of a Biogas Micro-Generation Unit; Performance Comparative of Distributed Generation in respect to Brazilian National and International Standards

Abstract

This paper consists on monitoring and analysis of the power quality of a distributed micro-generation connected in low voltage that use the biogas as primary source of power. The generation unit studied in this paper is a rural property dedicated to swine breeding (Colombari Farm). It is located in the city of São Miguel do Iguaçu, on the west region of Parana – Brazil and has a nominal power installed of 75 kVA that is connected to the Parana's Electrical Company (COPEL). The aspects of product quality according to Brazilian and International standards were considered to develop the analysis of power quality and the distributed generation performance comparative. As result, it is expected to acquire the power quality diagnosis and offers of solutions that could adequate the power quality of the generation unit. Also, contribute in the planning and programing of electrical action that compose the generation unit leading to an improvement of the system