Reactive power and harmonic distortion control in electric traction systems

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Martinez ◽  
G. Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Power ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Distortion Control ◽  
Electric Traction

Performance and High Robustness DPC for PWM Rectifier under Unstable Direct Voltage Bus

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
M.S. Djebbar ◽  
H. Benalla
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Good Control ◽  
Pwm Rectifier ◽  
Direct Power ◽  
Active And Reactive Power ◽  
Sinusoidal Current ◽  
Electric Traction

This paper proposes a strategy de controlling a static AC/DC converter based on direct power control (DPC). The instantaneous active and reactive power   is controlled in such a way to ensure the PWM rectifier with a sinusoidal current absorption. This control has proven effective in terms of reduction of total harmonic distortion (THD) of current absorbed. Offers a good control of active and reactive power with an operation   at unitary power factor. The test of robustness carried out and the results have proven DPC good performance with strong possibility of  de integrate it into the field of high voltage and high power as electric traction.

scholarly journals Distribution system power quality compensation using a HSeAPF based on SRF and SMC features

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akram Qashou ◽  
Sufian Yousef ◽  
Abdallah A. Smadi ◽  
Amani A. AlOmari
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Phase Locked Loop ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Converter ◽  
Non Linear

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to describe the design of a Hybrid Series Active Power Filter (HSeAPF) system to improve the quality of power on three-phase power distribution grids. The system controls are comprise of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) based on the Synchronous Reference Frame (SRF) theory, and supported by Phase Locked Loop (PLL) for generating the switching pulses to control a Voltage Source Converter (VSC). The DC link voltage is controlled by Non-Linear Sliding Mode Control (SMC) for faster response and to ensure that it is maintained at a constant value. When this voltage is compared with Proportional Integral (PI), then the improvements made can be shown. The function of HSeAPF control is to eliminate voltage fluctuations, voltage swell/sag, and prevent voltage/current harmonics are produced by both non-linear loads and small inverters connected to the distribution network. A digital Phase Locked Loop that generates frequencies and an oscillating phase-locked output signal controls the voltage. The results from the simulation indicate that the HSeAPF can effectively suppress the dynamic and harmonic reactive power compensation system. Also, the distribution network has a low Total Harmonic Distortion (< 5%), demonstrating that the designed system is efficient, which is an essential requirement when it comes to the IEEE-519 and IEC 61,000–3-6 standards.

scholarly journals Performance Comparison of 2L-VSC, 3L-NPC, and 3L-MMC Converter Topologies for Interfacing Grid-Connected Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor R. F. B. de Souza ◽  
Luciano S. Barros ◽  
Flavio B. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Power ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Simulation Test ◽  
Comparative Performance ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Level Converter

Nowadays, power converters play a fundamental role in the conditioning and processing of active and reactive power, and are directly related to power quality indexes. In this sense, new multi-level converter topologies have been integrated in order to provide higher power processing capacity with lower harmonic distortion, switch stress, heating, and losses. The use of these structures compared to conventional two-level converters is especially suitable for high power of the order of megawatt. Considering the relevance of this approach, this paper presents a comparative performance analysis among the conventional two-level topology (2L-VSC) and two multilevel topologies in a grid-connected system: neutral point clamped (NPC) and modular multilevel converter (MMC). Simulation test results present the impacts on voltages and currents for the switches and the whole system, as well as the evaluation of the total harmonic distortion (THD) in order to highlight the crucial points of each topology for this kind of application.

Predictive Direct Power Control (PDPC) of Grid-connected Dual-active Bridge Multilevel Inverter (DABMI)

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1524 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.H. Goh ◽  
Azuwien Aida ◽  
S.S. Lee ◽  
S.Y. Sim ◽  
K.C. Goh
Keyword(s):  
Power Control ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Energy Integration ◽  
Direct Power ◽  
Direct Power Control ◽  
Dual Active Bridge ◽  
Model Predictive Control Algorithm

This paper deals with controlling a grid-connected dual-active bridge multilevel inverter for renewable energy integration. The concept of direct power control is integrated with model predictive control algorithm, which is termed as predictive direct power control, to control the real and reactive power injected into the power grid. The proposed multilevel inverter allows more options of feasible voltage vectors for switching vector selections in order to generate multilevel outputs, and thereby obtaining high power quality in the power grid. By using the predictive direct power control, simulation results show that the proposed multilevel inverter produces lower power ripple and manage to achieve currents with low total harmonic distortion which are well within the IEEE standard. The modeling and simulation of the system are implemented and validated by MATLAB Simulink software.

scholarly journals A Driving Technique for AC-AC Direct Matrix Converters Based on Sigma-Delta Modulation

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Orcioni ◽  
Giorgio Biagetti ◽  
Paolo Crippa ◽  
Laura Falaschetti
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Power ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Direct Conversion ◽  
Switching Noise ◽  
Power Comparison ◽  
Sigma Delta Modulation ◽  
Sigma Delta ◽  
Matrix Converters ◽  
Delta Modulation ◽  
Vector Modulation

Direct conversion of AC power between three-phase systems operating at different frequencies can be achieved using solid-state circuits known as matrix converters. These converters do not need energy storage elements, but they require sophisticated control algorithms to operate the switches. In this work we propose and evaluate the use of a sigma-delta modulation approach to control the operation of a direct matrix converter, together with a revised line filter topology suited to better handle the peculiarities of the switching noise produced by the sigma-delta modulation. Simulation results show the feasibility of such an approach, which is able to generate arbitrary output waveforms and adjust its input reactive power. Comparison with a space vector modulation implementation shows also better performance about total harmonic distortion, i.e., less harmonics in the input and output.

scholarly journals Demodulation of Three-Phase AC Power Transients in the Presence of Harmonic Distortion

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2341
Author(s):  
Benjamin T. Gwynn ◽  
Raymond de Callafon
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Transient Effects ◽  
Active And Reactive Power ◽  
Reactive Power Flow ◽  
Ac Power ◽  
Rlc Circuit ◽  
Smart Inverters

Load switches in power systems may cause oscillations in active and reactive power flow. Such oscillations can be damped by synthetic inertia provided by smart inverters providing power from DC sources such as photovoltaic or battery storage. However, AC current provided by inverters is inherently non-sinusoidal, making measurements of active and reactive power subject to harmonic distortion. As a result, transient effects due to load switching can be obscured by harmonic distortion. An RLC circuit serves as a reference load. The oscillation caused by switching in the load presents as a dual-sideband suppressed-carrier signal. The carrier frequency is available via voltage data but the phase is not. Given a group of candidate signals formed from phase voltages, an algorithm based on Costas Loop that can quickly quantify the phase difference between each candidate and carrier (thus identifying the best signal for demodulation) is presented. Algorithm functionality is demonstrated in the presence of inverter-induced distortion.

Power Control of Photovoltaic Inverter under Unbalanced Grid Faults Considering Limits of Its Current Harmonics

2014 ◽  
Vol 960-961 ◽  
pp. 1356-1360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhou ◽  
Zhi Yong Dai ◽  
Qiang Gang Wang ◽  
Ling Ye ◽  
Nian Cheng Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Power Control ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Current Harmonics ◽  
Power Characteristics ◽  
Active And Reactive Power ◽  
Fluctuation Amplitude ◽  
Unbalanced Grid

This paper studies the instantaneous output power characteristics of photovoltaic inverters and its flexible power control strategy under unbalanced grid faults. Then the optimal parameters model of the power control is established with minimum integrated fluctuation amplitude of the active and reactive power as a goal when the constraint of the output current harmonic distortion of photovoltaic inverters is taken into account. Finally, the optimal power control of photovoltaic inverters based on dead-beat current tracking is realized and the feasibility of the proposed control strategy is verified with the power system transient software PSCAD/EMTDC.

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