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International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, April-2012 ISSN 2229-5518

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Critical Factors Facing Implementation of Power Quality Program Framework: Case Study-Libyan Electrical Distribution Networks S. S. Sultan, M. K. Darwish

Abstract— Researches and concerns in power quality (PQ) gained significant momentum in the field of power electronics systems over the last two decades globally. This sudden increase in the number of concerns over power quality problems is a result of the huge increase in the use of non-linear loads. The purpose of this paper is to present a statistical analysis of power quality surveys conducted in Libyan Distribution Networks. It is also to explore the obstructions faced by Libyan distribution networks in implementing a power quality program (PQP) as well as to state the benefits, which would accrue by implementing a PQP, which would make a major impact on the distribution networks. In order to achieve these objectives, an extensive literature review was conducted to understand the barriers and benefits of implementing a PQP, followed by a power quality survey questionnaire and interviews. Data were collected from Libyan distribution networks (LDNs), both from departments and individual staff members. Both SPSS 15.1 and Nvivo 9 were used in performing the analysis. The results revealed that no power quality program exists. Out of 16 barriers, 12 were statistically significant different since the P value

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