Abstract

There is no unique definition of non-active power for nonsinusoidal systems. A new definition of non-active power is proposed in this paper. This definition is based on energy transfer and provides a unique solution for non-active power of single-phase systems under both sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal conditions. An example is used to illustrate the use of this new definition. Energy transfer calculated using the new definition provides the same energy transfer determined from the non-sinusoidal non-active instantaneous power. This is consistent with the existing definition of active power that is also based on energy transfer.

Submitted: December 25, 2005 · Accepted: August 28, 2006 · Published: November 2, 2006

Recommended Citation

Khalsa, Harnaak and Zhang, Jingxin (2006) "A New Definition of Non-Active Power," International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems: Vol. 7 : Iss. 4, Article 3.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijeeps/vol7/iss4/art3