Frequency and Time-Domain Comparison between LCL and LLCL Filters for a Grid-Connected Inverter Using Selective Harmonic Modulation

This paper shows a comparison between the analytical design of a photovoltaic power station filter and a real-case filter. Indeed, the analytical filter considered in the design phase is an LCL filter, while the real case is an LLCL filter. This difference could impact the current harmonics rejected on the grid and breaks grid codes. The main objective of this study is to maximize the power injected into the network while respecting the harmonic rejection standards in force, namely, G5/4, French decree of 2008, and IEEE 519 standards, by adopting a current control design to improve the performance of a grid-connected three-phase inverter, which is regarded as the central component in a photovoltaic production system. The selective harmonic modulation strategy (SHM) is a common technique to achieve this goal. For that, a frequency and a time-domain comparison for a grid-connected inverter using both filters have been highlighted. Simulation results confirm the excellent transient behavior of both filter topologies and the advantage to consider the flexibility of LLCL filter when combined with SHM strategy. This manuscript is an extension of an earlier version of “Comparison between LCL and LLCL Filters for a Grid Connected Inverter Using Selective Harmonic Modulation.”

A compact L-band bandpass filter based on SIR coaxial resonators with high multipactor threshold

This paper presents the design of a sixth-order cross-coupled L-band filter, specifically intended for space applications. The solution was based on the principle of stepped impedance coaxial resonators (SIRs), which allowed us to fulfill several electrical and size specifications and more particularly a high multipactor threshold. The degrees of freedom afforded by the proposed topology offer a wide choice of design configuration possibilities. Whatever the central frequency and required specifications, several compromises can be made in terms of volume, height, footprint, quality factor, multipactor threshold, harmonic rejection, etc. For instance, SIR coaxial topology is very well suited to small L-band filters when moderate quality factors and multipactor thresholds of around 4000 and 400 W, respectively, are requested. The design procedure is presented and simulations and measurements are compared and discussed.