Simulation and Performance Evaluation of Shunt Hybrid Power Filter for Power Quality Improvement Using PQ Theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2603 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Balasubramanian ◽  
S. Palani
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Hybrid Scheme ◽  
Power Theory ◽  
Harmonic Elimination

<p>This work proposes the design of shunt hybrid filter using instantaneous power theory to improve the power quality and simulation has been carried out for 3 phase distribution system feeding different types of non linear loads. The proposed filter consists of parallel combination of 5<sup>th</sup> and 7<sup>th</sup> tuned selective harmonic elimination passive filters, which is connected in series with a small rating IGBTs based voltage source inverter. In this work, principle of compensation and filtering behavior of the system has been discussed in detail. Instantaneous real and reactive power theory based controller has been designed to estimate the reference current from the distorted current. In order to reduce the harmonics, generated reference currents are tracked by voltage source inverter using hysteresis band current controller. The performance of the hybrid scheme is evaluated for various nonlinear loads using Matlab/ Simulink tool. The detailed analysis has been carried out on harmonics reduction and DC bus voltage regulation and the simulation result ensures the feasibility of suggested control strategy. The proposed topology improves the filtering performance of the passive filter in hybrid scheme.</p>

scholarly journals Simulation and Performance Evaluation of Shunt Hybrid Power Filter for Power Quality Improvement Using PQ Theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2603
Author(s):  
R. Balasubramanian ◽  
S. Palani
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Hybrid Scheme ◽  
Power Theory ◽  
Harmonic Elimination

<p>This work proposes the design of shunt hybrid filter using instantaneous power theory to improve the power quality and simulation has been carried out for 3 phase distribution system feeding different types of non linear loads. The proposed filter consists of parallel combination of 5<sup>th</sup> and 7<sup>th</sup> tuned selective harmonic elimination passive filters, which is connected in series with a small rating IGBTs based voltage source inverter. In this work, principle of compensation and filtering behavior of the system has been discussed in detail. Instantaneous real and reactive power theory based controller has been designed to estimate the reference current from the distorted current. In order to reduce the harmonics, generated reference currents are tracked by voltage source inverter using hysteresis band current controller. The performance of the hybrid scheme is evaluated for various nonlinear loads using Matlab/ Simulink tool. The detailed analysis has been carried out on harmonics reduction and DC bus voltage regulation and the simulation result ensures the feasibility of suggested control strategy. The proposed topology improves the filtering performance of the passive filter in hybrid scheme.</p>

A New Control Algorithm for Three-Phase, Four-Wire Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) in Distributing Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 6731-6736
Author(s):  
Chandrakant L. Bhattar ◽  
Vilas N. Ghate
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Unified Power Quality Conditioner ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Power Quality Conditioner

This paper presents the new control algorithm for three-phase, four-wire distributing system using unified power quality conditioner (UPQC). The UPQC, a combination of series and shunt active filter (AF) with common dc link, is one of the best solution towards the compensation of voltage sag, swell problems and also compensate voltage flicker/imbalance, reactive power, negative sequence current and maintain zero voltage regulation (ZVR) at the point of common coupling (PCC) on distribution system. The series AF is seen by using a three-phase, three leg voltage source inverter (VSI) and the shunt AF is of a three-phase, four leg voltage source inverter (VSI). The proposed model of the UPQC is developed in the MATLAB/SIMULINK environment and the simulation results prove the power quality improvement in the system.

Star/Hexagon Transformer Based Three-Phase Four-Wire DSTATCOM for Power Quality Improvement

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhim Singh ◽  
Jayaprakash Pychadathil ◽  
Dwarkadas Pralhaddas Kothari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Converter ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Power Quality Improvement

A new topology of DSTATCOM (distribution static compensator) is proposed for power quality improvement in three-phase four-wire distribution systems. A three-leg VSC (Voltage Source Converter) is integrated with a star/hexagon transformer for the compensation of reactive power for voltage regulation or for power factor correction along with load balancing, elimination of harmonics currents and neutral current compensation. The star/hexagon connected transformer provides a path to the zero sequence current in a three-phase four-wire distribution system. In order to optimize the voltage rating of the VSC, the star/hexagon transformer is designed to have a suitable voltage rating for the secondary windings for integrating the three-leg VSC. This transformer connection provides the selection of 'off the shelf' VSC for this application and it also provides isolation for the VSC system. The performance of the proposed DSTATCOM system is validated through simulations using MATLAB software with its Simulink and Power System Block set (PSB) toolboxes.

Unit Template Based Control of PV-DSTATCOM

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Gunjan Varshney ◽  
Durg S. Chauhan ◽  
Madhukar P. Dave ◽  
Nitin
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Photovoltaic Array ◽  
Quality Issues ◽  
Static Compensator

Background: In modern electrical power distribution systems, Power Quality has become an important concern due to the escalating use of automatic, microprocessor and microcontroller based end user applications. Methods: In this paper, power quality improvement has done using Photovoltaic based Distribution Static Compensator (PV-DSTATCOM). Complete simulation modelling and control of Photovoltaic based Distribution Static Compensator have been provided in the presented paper. In this configuration, DSTATCOM is fed by solar photovoltaic array and PV module is also helpful to maintain the DC link voltage. The switching of PV-STATCOM is controlled by Unit template based control theory. Results: The performance of PV-DSTATCOM has been evaluated for Unity Power Factor (UPF) and AC Voltage Control (ACVC) modes. Here, for studying the power quality issues three-phase distribution system is considered and results have been verified through simulation based on MATLAB software. Conclusion: Different power quality issues and their improvement are studied and presented here for harmonic reduction, DC voltage regulation and power factor correction.

scholarly journals A Three-Level Inverter Based Static Compensator (STATCOM)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniagboso John Onah
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Electric Utility ◽  
Transmission System ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Distribution Lines ◽  
Static Compensator ◽  
Transmission And Distribution

In an electric utility network, the occurrence of voltage depression on transmission and distribution lines is due to the flow of reactive power. It is desirable to regulate the voltage within a narrow range of its nominal value (±5% range around their nominal values). Thus, reactive power control is necessary so as to control dynamic voltage swings under various system conditions and thereby improve the power system transmission and distribution performance. A fast acting Static Compensator (STATCOM) is required to produce or absorb reactive power so as to provide the necessary reactive power balance in transmission and distribution system. Modern reactive power compensation employs voltage source inverter (VSI). In this paper, a static compensator based on three-phase, three-level voltage source inverter (VSI) was investigated. The paper is intended to show how this STATCOM can be used to improve the ac system power factor and voltage regulation, and hence improve the performance of the transmission and distribution lines. Application of this STATCOM to a transmission system achieved unity power factor, thereby reducing the active power loss by 38.7% and consequently decreasing power costs, as well as increasing transmission system capacity. The presence of the STATCOM also reduced the reactive power flowing on the line from 2.79 MVAr to 1745VAr – resulting in optimum voltage regulation at the load bus. The reactive elements (L and C) are small in size.

Design and Performance of a PV-STATCOM for Enhancement of Power Quality in Micro Grid Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshman Naik P ◽  
K Palanisamy
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Test System ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Voltage Source Converter ◽  
Power Demand

<p>The Green Energy sources (solar, wind) are performing a vigorous role to reach the electrical power demand. Due to the presence of non-linear loads, reactive loads in the distribution system and the injection of wind power into the grid integrated system results power quality issues like current harmonics, voltage fluctuations, reactive power demand etc. This paper mainly investigates the designing and satisfactory performance evaluation of solar farm as PV-STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) for enhancement of power quality in grid tie system by using MATLAB environment (Simulink). The proportional and integral (PI) Controller and Hysteresis Current Controller (HCC) were effectively utilized to inject the desired current from voltage source converter (VSC) based PV-STATCOM at PCC for the mitigation of quality related problems in the proposed test system.</p>

scholarly journals A review on different control techniques using DSTATCOM for distribution system studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 813 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Swetha ◽  
V. Sivachidambaranathan
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Voltage Sag ◽  
Current Frequency ◽  
Control Techniques ◽  
Detailed Explanation ◽  
Harmonic Elimination

This paper focus on distribution system by applying different control techniques in order to improve the performance of the system. In the distribution system mainly concentrate on power quality issues like reactive power control, harmonic elimination, power factor correction, etc. Because of power quality problems voltage, current, frequency are continuously changing in power systems. These changes will effects the performance of power systems. Power quality problems can be compensated by placing DSTATCOM which is connected at PCC in parallel. It is shunt connected VSI along with the filters, with the help of DSTATCOM voltage sag, swell and THD can be controlled. This paper presents detailed explanation about performance and configuration of latest control techniques to control the DSTATCOM.

scholarly journals Multifunctional Voltage Source Inverter for Renewable Energy Integration and Power Quality Conditioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
NingYi Dai ◽  
Chi-Seng Lam ◽  
WenChen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Capacitive Coupling ◽  
Inductive Coupling ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Energy Integration ◽  
Voltage Source Inverter ◽  
Renewable Energy Integration

In order to utilize the energy from the renewable energy sources, power conversion system is necessary, in which the voltage source inverter (VSI) is usually the last stage for injecting power to the grid. It is an economical solution to add the function of power quality conditioning to the grid-connected VSI in the low-voltage distribution system. Two multifunctional VSIs are studied in this paper, that is, inductive-coupling VSI and capacitive-coupling VSI, which are named after the fundamental frequency impedance of their coupling branch. The operation voltages of the two VSIs are compared when they are used for renewable energy integration and power quality conditioning simultaneously. The operation voltage of the capacitive-coupling VSI can be set much lower than that of the inductive-coupling VSI when reactive power is for compensating inductive loads. Since a large portion of the loads in the distribution system are inductive, the capacitive-coupling VSI is further studied. The design and control method of the multifunctional capacitive-coupling VSI are proposed in this paper. Simulation and experimental results are provided to show its validity.

scholarly journals Instantaneous Reactive Power Theory Control Scheme for Reactive Power Compensation using DSTATCOM

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1181-1186
Keyword(s):  
Power Quality ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Reactive Power Compensation ◽  
Power Theory ◽  
Instantaneous Reactive Power Theory ◽  
Reactive Power Flow ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Static Compensator

Distribution static compensator is a well known facts device which control reactive power flow in a distribution system. Nowadays major loads in distribution system are inductive loads, which will consume more reactive power. In order to improve power quality, this paper developed an IRPT control scheme for generating the reference quantity components for DSTATCOM to compensate that reactive power. DSTATCOM simulation is done in MATLAB using IRPT

scholarly journals An SVC controller for Power Quality Improvement of a Heavily Loaded Grid

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
Faheem Ali ◽  
Muhammad Naeem Arbab ◽  
Gulzar Ahmed ◽  
Majid Ashraf ◽  
Muhammad Sarim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Voltage Regulators ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Power Quality Improvement

Pakistan is faced with energy crises from the last two decades. Generation cannot balance the load demands of the electricity consumers. Power delivery systems are generally old-fashioned and overloaded. They are unable to provide consistent and uninterrupted supply to commercial, industrial, and domestic loads. Generally speaking, the Power Systems consist of loads that are inductive and resistive in nature. Heavy machinery, induction motors, and arc furnaces are heavily inductive in nature. Inductive loads when operated in a weak power system results in lagging VARs (Volt Ampere Reactive) and poor voltage regulation, which must be balanced by the same number of leading VARs in order to ensure unity power factor and thus helps in improving the voltage profile. At times the reactive VARs injected may not be sufficient to balance the VARs requires by the system, but still the power factor is improved up to some extent. In hot and humid climatic conditions, air-cooling system and chillers greatly burdens the grids. Such loads require excessive reactive VARs, and if not offered with ample reactive power, causes severe voltage drops in distribution system. To manage low voltages and power-factor, household users use automatic voltage regulators while industries connect capacitor banks. Voltage regulators control output voltage within the required limits at the expense of excessive line current from transformer, which may overburden it. Moreover, with each operation of tap changer, current rises which further intensifies line losses. Static capacitors provide stable voltage but repeated variations in load demands reliable and vigorous voltage regulation. This investigation aims to come up with a power quality improvement scheme which would deliver instantaneous control of power (reactive) with SVC (Static VAR Compensator) thus overcoming the shortcomings of step-wise banks of capacitors and or voltage regulators. Simulation work is carried out in MATLAB/SIMULINK and the results are compliance with IEEE Standards for SVCs. The device can offer steady state as well as dynamic VAR compensation under changing load conditions. Result showed considerable improvement both in terms of response time and power factor. Switching time has been improved to less than 1/10th fraction of a second which in previous simulations was 0.7 seconds approximately. Initial power factor without disturbance and without compensation was recorded to be 0.6 lagging, which after compensation was improved to 0.95 lagging. Similarly, in presence of disturbance without compensation the power factor fluctuated between 0.55 and 0.9 lagging, which after compensation was improved to 0.95 lagging and above throughout the course of operation.

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