This document summarizes a seminar report on compensating harmonic currents utilizing an active harmonic conditioner (AHC). It discusses various traditional methods for compensating harmonics and their disadvantages. It then provides more detail on the operating principle and topology of parallel active harmonic conditioners. Measurement results are presented showing the AHC effectively cancelling harmonic currents from a non-linear load to achieve sinusoidal source currents. The AHC is concluded to be a flexible, efficient and cost-effective solution for harmonic compensation.
Power quality improvement using upqc with soft computing method: Fuzzy logicSakti Prasanna Muduli
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Renewable energy systems (RES) are being widely accepted as an alternative to standard conventional energy sources due to depletion of natural resources and their consequential environmental impact. One of the increasing uses of stand-alone RES is in powering the remote areas where grid power is significantly expensive due to transportation. However, the energy management of such systems is quite complex. This paper deals with fuzzy logic-based controller design for power management of a stand-alone hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES). The proposed intelligent energy management aims to minimise the operation cost and the environmental impact of a microgrid while significantly improving the economic and technical performance of power supply. The proposed fuzzy logic controller (FLC) ensures the power management between renewable energy generation, energy storage, and load. The simulation results clearly show that the controller demonstrated high performance under various load and generation conditions.
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Now a days problems regarding power quality is more in large inter connected power systems. There are many method to mitigate these problems but using the latest most efficient compensation method is some what impressive. Here is the brief explanations regarding UPQC using soft computing method(fuzzy logic). This was my academic project along with my friends.
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DSTATCOM IS USED IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE POWER QUALITY LIKE PF CORRECTION,VOLTAGE SAG OR SWELL,HARMONICS ELEMINATION,ETC.VARIOUS CONTROL STRATEGY COMPARISION FOR DSTATCOM.ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DSTATCOM.APPLICATION OF STASTCOM IN INDIA.
Injection of the wind power into an electric grid affects the power quality. The performance of the wind turbine and thereby power quality are determined on the basis of measurements and the norms followed according to the guideline specified in International Electro-technical Commission standard, IEC-61400. The influence of the wind turbine in the grid system concerning the power quality measurements are-the active power, reactive power, variation of voltage, flicker, harmonics, and electrical behavior of switching operation and these are measured according to national/international guidelines. The paper study demonstrates the power quality problem due to installation of wind turbine with the grid. In this proposed scheme STATic COMpensator (STATCOM) is connected at a point of common coupling with a battery energy storage system (BESS) to mitigate the power quality issues. The battery energy storage is integrated to sustain the real power source under fluctuating wind power. The STATCOM control scheme for the grid connected wind energy generation system for power quality improvement is simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK in power system block set. The effectiveness of the proposed scheme relives the main supply source from the reactive power demand of the load and the induction generator. The development of the grid co-ordination rule and the scheme for improvement in power quality norms as per IEC-standard on the grid has been presented.
“Microcontroller Based Substation Monitoring system with gsm modem”.Priya Rachakonda
• The system is used for transmitting the message to predefined number about the
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• Studied about the protection, monitoring and control of a power system.
A photovoltaic integrated unified power quality conditioner with a 27-level i...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
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an asymmetric H-bridge topology. Each phase of the inverter is composed of three H-bridges, supplied by
three DC sources scaled in the power of three. The output of the multilevel inverter is connected directly to
the point of common coupling (PCC) without the need to a transformer or a filter. The calculation of the Shunt
Active Power Filter (SAPF) compensation current is based on the generalized theory of synchronous frame
(d-q theory) while the calculation of a series active filter voltage is based on Instantaneous Reactive Power
(p-q theory). The control of the SAPF is achieved by using a closed-loop vector control followed by a new
multilevel modulation technique. In addition to the capability of harmonic elimination of both current and
voltage drawn from the source, the UPQC can produce real and reactive power to feed the loads during
prolonged voltage outages or source shortage. Batteries pack are used as a dc link, which is charged from
photovoltaic array connected to the battery through a maximum power point tracker and charge controller.
The injection of real and reactive power depends on the state of charge (SOC) of batteries, the frequency of
the system, real and reactive power of the load, and power factor at the point of PCC. The proposed UPQC
strategy is simulated in MATLAB SIMULINK and the results have shown a significant improved in Total
Harmonics Distortion (THD) of both the voltage and currents.
Multi-level converters are every day attracting research interest due to it tremendous positive contributions they are making in the power industries. The converter has put hope in the minds of power electronic engineers that a time will come when it will break a record by providing an efficient means of utilizing the abundant renewable energy resources. The paper presents a review of multilevel voltage source converters that are widely being used in engineering applications. It reports the technological advancements in converter topologies of Flying Capacitor (FC), Neutral Point (NPC) /Diode Clamped, and Cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) with their respective advantages and disadvantages. Recent customized/hybrid topologies of the three-phase multilevel inverter with reduced component count and switching combination are reported. The paper also reviewed different modulation techniques such as the multilevel converter carrier base PWM, Space Vector Modulation techniques (SVM), and Selective Harmonic Elimination method (SHE-PWM). Finally, various multilevel converters areas of application were highlighted. This review will expose the reader to the latest developments made in the multi-level topologies, modulation techniques, and applications.
DSTATCOM IS USED IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE POWER QUALITY LIKE PF CORRECTION,VOLTAGE SAG OR SWELL,HARMONICS ELEMINATION,ETC.VARIOUS CONTROL STRATEGY COMPARISION FOR DSTATCOM.ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DSTATCOM.APPLICATION OF STASTCOM IN INDIA.
Injection of the wind power into an electric grid affects the power quality. The performance of the wind turbine and thereby power quality are determined on the basis of measurements and the norms followed according to the guideline specified in International Electro-technical Commission standard, IEC-61400. The influence of the wind turbine in the grid system concerning the power quality measurements are-the active power, reactive power, variation of voltage, flicker, harmonics, and electrical behavior of switching operation and these are measured according to national/international guidelines. The paper study demonstrates the power quality problem due to installation of wind turbine with the grid. In this proposed scheme STATic COMpensator (STATCOM) is connected at a point of common coupling with a battery energy storage system (BESS) to mitigate the power quality issues. The battery energy storage is integrated to sustain the real power source under fluctuating wind power. The STATCOM control scheme for the grid connected wind energy generation system for power quality improvement is simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK in power system block set. The effectiveness of the proposed scheme relives the main supply source from the reactive power demand of the load and the induction generator. The development of the grid co-ordination rule and the scheme for improvement in power quality norms as per IEC-standard on the grid has been presented.
“Microcontroller Based Substation Monitoring system with gsm modem”.Priya Rachakonda
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A photovoltaic integrated unified power quality conditioner with a 27-level i...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
This paper presents a Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) with a 27-level inverter based on
an asymmetric H-bridge topology. Each phase of the inverter is composed of three H-bridges, supplied by
three DC sources scaled in the power of three. The output of the multilevel inverter is connected directly to
the point of common coupling (PCC) without the need to a transformer or a filter. The calculation of the Shunt
Active Power Filter (SAPF) compensation current is based on the generalized theory of synchronous frame
(d-q theory) while the calculation of a series active filter voltage is based on Instantaneous Reactive Power
(p-q theory). The control of the SAPF is achieved by using a closed-loop vector control followed by a new
multilevel modulation technique. In addition to the capability of harmonic elimination of both current and
voltage drawn from the source, the UPQC can produce real and reactive power to feed the loads during
prolonged voltage outages or source shortage. Batteries pack are used as a dc link, which is charged from
photovoltaic array connected to the battery through a maximum power point tracker and charge controller.
The injection of real and reactive power depends on the state of charge (SOC) of batteries, the frequency of
the system, real and reactive power of the load, and power factor at the point of PCC. The proposed UPQC
strategy is simulated in MATLAB SIMULINK and the results have shown a significant improved in Total
Harmonics Distortion (THD) of both the voltage and currents.
Multi-level converters are every day attracting research interest due to it tremendous positive contributions they are making in the power industries. The converter has put hope in the minds of power electronic engineers that a time will come when it will break a record by providing an efficient means of utilizing the abundant renewable energy resources. The paper presents a review of multilevel voltage source converters that are widely being used in engineering applications. It reports the technological advancements in converter topologies of Flying Capacitor (FC), Neutral Point (NPC) /Diode Clamped, and Cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) with their respective advantages and disadvantages. Recent customized/hybrid topologies of the three-phase multilevel inverter with reduced component count and switching combination are reported. The paper also reviewed different modulation techniques such as the multilevel converter carrier base PWM, Space Vector Modulation techniques (SVM), and Selective Harmonic Elimination method (SHE-PWM). Finally, various multilevel converters areas of application were highlighted. This review will expose the reader to the latest developments made in the multi-level topologies, modulation techniques, and applications.
Automatic power factor_improvement_and_monitoring_by_using_plc[1]ferozpatowary
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Owing to the growing concerns over energy depletion and environmental issues around the
world, more and more attention is given on replacing the fuel -based automobiles with electric vehicles
(EVs) which have the characteristics of zero-emission and low noise. As a result, various countries have
taken specific initiatives to de-carbonize their transport sectors by developing their own EV industry.
Regardless of the environmental and economic benefits, substantial scales of grid-connected EVs impose
incredible difficulties to the power grid. The main issues caused by EV charging to the power grid include
harmonics, voltage drop, system instability, system losses and grid overloading. Therefore, this paper
presents design and development of a novel method, which is by applying voltage-oriented control (VOC)
algorithm in battery charging of electric bus.The power system of this work consists of three-phase PWM
rectifier. The proposed method is based on mathematical analysis. Simulation and experimental works are
performed to investigate behavior and performance of the proposed algorithm. This paperclearly described
implementation of low and medium power laboratory prototype and operation of digital signal processor
(DSP) via MATLAB / Simulink for the proposed method.
A multi cell 21-level hybrid multilevel inverter synthesizes a reduced number...Asoka Technologies
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Input switched closed-loop single phase SEPIC controlled rectifier with impro...IJECEIAES
DC power supply has become the driving source for some essential modern applications. Thereby, DC power conditioning has become a significant issue for engineers. Typically used rectifiers associated with a bridge structure is nonlinear in nature. Thereby, the current at input side of the rectifier contains harmonics, which also flow through the power line. The presence of harmonics causes several interruptions and reduce power quality. In this regard, a new close loop SEPIC controlled rectifier is proposed in this paper. The conventional scheme is arranged with a rectifier connected to a DC-DC converter, which is an open loop system. Consequently, such system cannot regulate voltage at load varying condition. The proposed SEPIC controlled rectifier can regulate voltage under load varying condition for a wide range. Additionally, the performance in terms of total harmonic distortion (THD) of input current and power factor at AC side are also within satisfactory range for the closed loop configuration. The controlled rectifier has four operating phases associated with switching states and input voltage polarity. The close loop configuration also incorporates a current and a voltage loop at the feedback path. The comparative studies have been performed among the proposed closed loop construction, the open-loop structure as well as the conventional construction. The effectiveness of the proposed controlled rectifier is verified in terms of THD and input power factor considering the results obtained from simulation.
ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF HARMONICS FOR VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL LOADS USING SIMU...ijiert bestjournal
Harmonics are the by - products of modern electronic devices i.e. nonlinear loads,this harmonics by drawing current in abrupt short pulses,rather than in a smooth sinusoidal manner. Any distribution circuit feeding nonlinear loads will contain some degree of harmonic frequencies in multiples . Due to the rapidly increasing number of non - linear loads in distribution systems,the harmonic distortion of the current and voltage increases. Examples of non - linear loads are personal computer,television set (TV),f luorescent tube with electronic ballast,compact fluorescent lamp,battery charger,uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and any other equipment powered by switched - mode power supply (SMPS) unit. As the number of harmonics - producing loads in residences has inc reased over the years,it has become increasingly necessary to address their effects on the distribution system. Power Quality of distribution networks is severely affected due to the flow of these generated harmonics. Harmonic currents generated by nonli n ear loads can cause problems on the power system. These harmonics can cause excessive heat in many appliances,and hence reduce the life span of the distribution transformer supplying such loads,protecting equipments in power system. It can also increase power consumption and reduce system efficiency. It also lowers the system power factor. In this paper presents the results of a SIMULINK of harmonic distortion caused by different non linear home appliances a nd analysis of percentage total harmonic distort ion which is found between ranges of 50 to greater than 200.
A multi cell 21-level hybrid multilevel inverter synthesizes a reduced number...Asoka Technologies
A multi-cell hybrid 21-Level multilevel inverter is proposed in this paper. The proposed topology includes two-unit; an H-bridge is cascaded with a modified K-type unit to generate an output voltage waveform with 21 levels based only on two unequal DC suppliers. The proposed topology's advantage lies in the fine and clear output voltage waveforms with high output efficiency. Meanwhile, the high number of output voltage waveform levels generates a low level of distortion and reduces the level of an electromagnetic interface (EMI). Moreover, it reduces the voltage stress on the switching devices and gives it a long lifetime. Also, the reduction in the number of components has a noticeable role in saving size and cost. Regarding the capacitors charging, the proposed topology presents an online method for charging and balancing the capacitor's voltage without any auxiliary circuits. The proposed topology can upgrade to a high number of output steps through the cascading connection. Undoubtedly this cascading will increase the power level to medium and high levels and reduce the harmonics content to a neglectable rate. The proposed system has been tested through the simulation results, and an experimental prototype based on the controller dSPACE (DS-1103) hardware unit used to support the simulation results.
In this research paper total harmonic
distortion of three phase supply system (half and full
wave) AC/DC converter-fed with DC motor load is
analyzed ,using both simulation and experimental
arrangements, it is keenly important to analyze
harmonic contents, because of harmonics injection has
very bad effects in electrical power system and the
overall efficiency of the system becomes low, which
results poor power quality, current and voltage
distortion and at input AC mains power factor becomes
also low. [4] In this research work we have proposed
three phase full wave AC-DC converter topology which
is better for energy conversion as compared to three
phase half wave AC-DC converter topology ,using
MATLAB /simulation as well as from the experimentaly
performed setup, it was found that DC motor efficiency
for three phase full wave rectified-fed is better as
compared to three phase half wave rectified-fed.
A new closed loop AC to DC ĈUK converter is presented in this paper. The conventional ĈUK AC to DC converter has no feedback circuit. Thereby, the output voltage of the converter changes while changing the load. The proposed closed loop converter can regulate voltage with the variation of load over a wide range. Moreover, the power factor and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of the supply side current found quite satisfactory from this closed loop ĈUK converter. The converter operates in four steps with a different combination of voltage polarities and switching states. The feedback path consists of a voltage control loop and a current control loop. The closed loop ĈUK converter in this study is compared with the open loop version. Additionally, the comparison is made with the conventional converter of the same topology. The effectiveness in terms of power factor and THD of the proposed converter is verified using simulation results.
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Power factor improvement is the essence of any power sector for realible operations. This report provides literature study of a fixed capacitor thyristor controlled reactor type of power factor compensator by matlab simulation and implementation in programmed microcontroller. To retaining power factor closed to unity under various load condition the arduino ATmega8 microcontroller is used which is programmed by keil software. The simulation is done using proteus software which display power factor according to the variation in load whenever a capacitive load is connected to the transmission line, a shunt reactor is connected which injects lagging reactive VARs to the power system. This report also includes the matlab simulation for three phase power factor improvement by using fixed capacitor thyristor controlled reactor. As a
result the power factor is improved. The results given in this report provides
suitable matlab simulation and proteus simulation based reactor power compensation and power factor improvement and techniques using a FCTCR.
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Compensation of harmonic currents utilizing AHC by kingsprime
1. Compensation of Harmonics utilizing AHC 2014
U2009/3015244 Page i
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
A
SEMINAR REPORT
ON
COMPENSATION OF HARMONIC CURRENTS
UTILIZING AHC
PRESENTED
BY
KALU KINGSLEY E
U2009/3015244
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
AWARD OF B.ENG IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING
JUNE, 2014
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DECLARATION
This is to declare that this seminar work was carried out by KALU KINGSLEY E
under the supervision of Engr. (Dr) B. O. Omijeh and Engr. Mrs. Bukola Akinwole
of the department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering University of Port Harcourt,
2013/2014 academic year; and that to the bestof my knowledge this seminar work
has not been carried out by any other student.
KALU KINGSLEY E ______________ _____________
U2009/3015296 Signature Date
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CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this seminar work has been read and approved in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)
degree, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Engr (Dr) B. O. Omijeh ____________ _________
(Seminar co-ordinator) Signature Date
Engr (Dr) RolandUhunmwangho ____________ _________
Head of Department Signature Date
__________________ ____________ _________
Seminar Supervisor Signature Date
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DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to God Almighty who has granted me the zeal and
inspiration to see this seminar research work to its completion.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I express my gratitude to the Seminar supervisors, Engr. (Dr) B. O. Omijeh
Engr. Mrs Bukola Akinwole who saw to it that this research work was a success
through their constructive and professional advice. I also appreciate the effort and
support of my parents Mr. & Mrs. Fred Chima Kalu for their encouragement.
I finally wish to show my gratitude to all the lecturers of the Department of
Electrical/Electronic Engineering for imparting knowledge to me throughout my
stay in school; and to all my friends and colleagues.
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ABSTRACT
In little more than ten years, electricity power quality has grown from obscurity to
a major issue. Electronic converters and power electronics gave birth to numerous
new applications, offering unmatched comfort, flexibility and efficiency to the
customers. However, their proliferation during the last decade is creating a
growing concern and generates more and more problems: not only these electronic
loads pollute the AC distribution system with harmonic currents, but they also
appearto be very sensitive to the voltage distortion. Then, electricity power quality
is becoming a major issue for utilities and for their customers, and both are
quickly adopting the philosophy and the limits proposed by the new International
Standards (519-1992 IEEE, 61000.3-2/4 IEC). Today, recent advances in power
electronic technology are providing an unprecedented capability for conditioning
and compensating harmonicdistortion generated by the non-linearloads. The case
study presented in this paper demonstrates the role of the power source, the load
and the AC distribution system as regards power quality. The benefit of harmonic
cancellation equipmentis clearly shown. Among the different technical solutions, a
shunt - current injection mode - active harmonic conditioner is evaluated, and
detailed site measurements are presented as confirmation of the unsurpassed
performances. This new innovative active harmonic conditioner appears to be the
easiest of use, the most flexible, the most efficient and cost effective one.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER PAGE....................................................................................................i
DECLARATION................................................................................................ii
CERTIFICATION.............................................................................................iii
DEDICATION ..................................................................................................iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...................................................................................v
ABSTRACT......................................................................................................vi
TABLE OF CONTENT ....................................................................................vii
LIST OF FIGURES ...........................................................................................ix
LIST OF TABLES..............................................................................................x
CHAPTER ONE.................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1
1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY .......................................................................1
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM..............................................................1
1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY......................................................................1
1.4 SCOPE OF STUDY......................................................................................2
1.5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...................................................................2
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY........................................................................2
CHAPTER TWO................................................................................................3
LITERATURE REVIEW....................................................................................3
2.1 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK...............................................................3
2.2 OVERSIZING OR DERATING OF THE INSTALLATION .......................3
2.3 SPECIALLY CONNECTED TRANSFORMERS .......................................3
2.4 SERIES REACTORS.................................................................................3
2.5 TUNED PASSIVE FILTER .......................................................................4
2.6 TOPOLOGIES OF ACTIVE HARMONIC CONDITIONERS ....................4
2.6.1 Series Conditioners...........................................................................................................4
2.6.2 Parallel Conditioners ........................................................................................................5
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2.6.3 Hybrid Conditioners..........................................................................................................5
2.7 PARALLEL ACTIVE HARMONIC CONDITIONER: SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................6
2.8 Recording of Real Current For Non-Linear Load.........................................7
CHAPTER 3.....................................................................................................11
METHODOLOGY ...........................................................................................11
3.1 SYSTEM MODEL...................................................................................11
CHAPTER 4.....................................................................................................13
RESULT AND DISCUSSION..........................................................................13
4.1: PRESENTATION OF DATA...................................................................13
4.2 DATA ANALYSIS..................................................................................14
4.3 SITE RESULTS.......................................................................................15
CHAPTER FIVE..............................................................................................21
5.1 SUMMARY ............................................................................................21
5.2 CONCLUSION........................................................................................21
REFERENCES.................................................................................................23
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LIST OF FIGURES
Fig 2.1: Connection of an Innovative AHC in series 5
Fig 2.2: Connection of an Innovative AHC in parallel 5
Fig 2.3: Connection of an Innovative AHC in Hybrid Format 6
Fig 2.4: - Active harmonic compensation principle 6
Fig 2.5: - I load = load current (Graetz bridge), I rms = 82 A THDI = 41% 7
Fig 2.6: I conditioner, I rms = 30 A 8
Fig 2.7: I source= source current, I rms = 75 A, THDI = 3.6% 8
Fig 2.8: Schematic diagram of AHC controlled non linear load 9
Fig 3.1: Schematic single line diagram of the installation 11
Fig 4.1: Points of connection of the active conditioners 16
Fig 4.3: Voltage waveform without active conditioner 17
Fig 4.3: Voltage waveform with active conditioner 17
Fig 4.4: Line (load) current waveform without active conditioner 18
Fig 4.5: Line (source) current waveform with active conditioner 18
Fig 4.6: Line (load) current spectrum (% of H1) without active conditioner 19
Fig 4.7: Line (source) current spectrum (% of H1) with active conditioner 19
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1: Voltage measures onF and G 13
Table 4.2: Detailedmeasures onFeederG 13
Table 4.3: Advantages and Disadvantages ofthe Different Methods of
Compensating Harmonics 14
Table 4.4: ComparisonbetweenAHC and tuned passive filter 20
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUNDOF STUDY
In industrial low and medium voltage mains, passive filters and PFC capacitors
have traditionally been used to improve the supply quality. However, they cannot
be rated only for the loads being compensated. They are affected by harmonic
currents from other non-linear loads or by harmonics from the power system.
Compared with passive element compensators, an active harmonic compensator
(AHC) can be used to improve the supply quality without worrying about all the
problems associated with applying passive elements.
1.2 STATEMENTOF THE PROBLEM
Today, the situation on low-voltage AC systems has become a serious concern.
The quality of electrical power in commercial and industrial installations is
undeniably decreasing. In addition to external disturbances, such as outages, sags
and spikes due to switching and atmospheric phenomena, there are inherent,
internal causes specific to each site and resulting from the combined use of linear
and non-linear loads. Untimely tripping of protection devices, harmonic overloads,
high levels of voltage and current distortion, temperature rise in conductors and
generators all contribute to reducing the quality and the reliability of a low-voltage
AC system.
1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The objective of this research work is to see to it that Harmonic currents are
reduced or compensated using Innovative Active Harmonic Conditioner. The first
preliminary requirement thus concerns the power network environment:
implementation of an harmonic compensation technique requires knowledge of the
entire power network (sources, loads, lines, capacitors) and not just a fragmented
view limited merely to the zone concerned.
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1.4 SCOPE OF STUDY
This survey provides a comprehensive discussion of models, algorithms, analysis
and methodologies in this vast and growing literature. It starts with the traditional
methods used in compensating harmonic currents and also the use of Innovative
Active Harmonic Conditioner. The above disturbances are well understood and
directly related to the proliferation of loads consuming non-sinusoidal current,
referred to as "non-linear loads".
1.5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Throughout the survey, I highlight the use of mathematical language and tools in
the study of Harmonics, including nonlinear loads, signals and systems, signal
analyzer, and oscilloscope.
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OFSTUDY
Compensation of Harmonic currents utilizing AHC is a key degree of freedom for
the reduction of harmonic currents in nonlinear loads. However, the remarkable
progress made by power electronic devices in the recent years, fast IGBT's, makes
it possible to design self-adaptable harmonic suppressors called active harmonic
conditioner, known also as active filters. Active harmonic conditioners are proving
to be viable option for controlling harmonic distortion levels in many applications.
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CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 THEORETICALFRAMEWORK
Today, a various panel of harmonic mitigation equipment or solutions is proposed,
but all present some disadvantages. These solutions are listed here after.
2.2 OVERSIZINGOR DERATINGOFTHE INSTALLATION
This solution does not attempt to eliminate the harmonic currents flowing in the
electrical installation, but rather to "make do" by avoiding the consequences. When
designing a new installation, the idea is to oversize all installation elements likely
to transmit harmonic currents, namely the transformers, cables, circuit breakers,
engine generator sets and the distribution switchboards. The most widely
implemented solution is oversizing of the neutral conductor. The result is a major
increase in cost. In existing installations, the most common solution is to derate the
electrical distribution equipment subjected to the harmonic currents. The
consequence is an installation that cannot be used to its full potential.
2.3 SPECIALLYCONNECTEDTRANSFORMERS
This solution inhibits propagation of third-order harmonic currents and their
multiples. It is a centralized solution for a set of single phase loads. However, it
produces no effect on harmonic orders that are not multiples of three (H5, H7) On
the contrary, this solution limits the available power from the source and increases
line impedance. The consequence is an increase in the voltage distortion due to the
other harmonic orders.
2.4 SERIES REACTORS
This solution, used for variable speed drives and three phase rectifiers, consists in
connecting a reactor in series upstream of a non-linear-load. A reactor is not
expensive, but has limited effectiveness. One must be installed for each non-linear
load. Current distortion is divided by a factor of approximately two.
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2.5 TUNEDPASSIVE FILTER
The idea is to "trap" the harmonic currents in L/C circuits tuned to the harmonic
orders requiring filtering. A filter therefore comprises a series of "stages", each
corresponding to an harmonic order. Orders 5 and 7 are the most commonly
filtered. A filter may be installed for one load or a set of loads. Its design requires
in-depth study of the AC system and collaboration with a consulting engineer.
Sizing depends on the harmonic spectrum of the load and the impedance of the
power source. Rating also must be co-ordinate with reactive power requirements of
the loads, and it is often difficult to design the filters to avoid leading power factor
operation for some load conditions. This solution is moderately effective and its
design depends entirely on the given power source and the loads, i.e. it is not
flexible and is virtually impossible to upgrade. Its application may create system
resonances which are dependent on specific system conditions. Note: when
appropriately designed, this type of filter may also be used to eliminate harmonic
distortion already present on the electrical network of the power distributor,
provided a significant overrating for harmonic absorption from the power system.
2.6 TOPOLOGIES OF ACTIVE HARMONIC CONDITIONERS
The idea of active harmonic conditioners, also named active filters, is relatively
old; however the lack of an effective technique at a competitive price slowed its
development for a number of years. Today, the wide-spread use of IGBT
components, mastery of their implementation and the availability of new digital
signal processing (DSP) techniques are paving the way to a much brighter future
for the active harmonic conditioner. The active harmonic conditioner concept uses
power electronics to produce harmonic components which cancel the harmonic
components of the non-linear loads. A number of different topologies are being
proposed, whom some of them are described here after. Within each topology there
are issues of required components ratings and method of rating the overall
conditioner for the loads to be compensated.
2.6.1 Series Conditioners
This type of conditioner, connected in series on the distribution network,
compensates both the harmonic currents generated by the load and the voltage
distortion already present on the AC system. This solution is technically similar to
a line conditioner and must be sized for the total load rating.
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2.6.2 Parallel Conditioners
Also called shunt conditioners they are connected in parallel with the AC line and
need to be sized only for the harmonic power (harmonic current) drawn by the
nonlinear load(s). The parallel topology selected for SineWave is in no way
dependent on the load or electrical AC system characteristics. It is described in
detail in the section 4
2.6.3 Hybrid Conditioners
This solution, combining an active conditioner and a passive filter, may be either
of the series or parallel type. In certain cases, it may be a cost-effective solution.
The passive filter carries out basic filtering (5th order, for example) and the active
conditioner, through its precise and dynamic technique covers the other orders.
Fig 2.1: Connectionof an Innovative Active Harmonic
Conditionerin series
Fig 2.2: Connectionof an Innovative Active Harmonic
Conditionerin parallel
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2.7 PARALLEL ACTIVE HARMONIC CONDITIONER:SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
Operating Principle
The active conditioner is connected in-parallel with the AC line, and constantly
injects currents that precisely correspond to the harmonic components drawn by
the load. The result is that the current supplied by the power source remains
sinusoidal.
I load = I fundamental + I harmonic
I conditioner = I harmonic
I load = I source + I conditioner
The normal power source provides the fundamental current, and the harmonic
currents required by the load are supplied by the active harmonic conditioner
(AHC). The entire low-frequency harmonic spectrum (H2 to H25) is covered. If
the harmonic currents drawn by the load are greater than the rating of the active
Fig 2.3: Connectionof an Innovative Active Harmonic
Conditionerin Hybrid Format
Fig 2.4:- Active harmonic compensationprinciple
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conditioner, the conditioner automatically limits its output current to its rated one.
Easy to implement, an active conditioner may be installed at any point on a low
voltage. AC system to compensate the power drawn by one or several non-linear
loads, thus avoiding the circulation of harmonic currents throughout the low-
voltage AC system.
2.8 Recording ofReal Current For Non-Linear Load
Fig 2.5: - I load = load current (Graetz bridge), I rms = 82 A THDI =
41%
Fig 2.6:I conditioner, I rms = 30 A
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Detailed Description
Fig 2.7:I source = source current, I rms = 75 A, THDI = 3.6%
Fig 2.8:Schematic diagram of AHC controlled non linear load
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The active harmonic conditioner is made up of the following elements:
FU1: ultra fast protection fuse;
R1 and contactor K1: precharge system for chemical capacitors C2 & C3;
Lf & Cf: filter intended to attenuate the effects of chopping;
L1, DC/ac converter, C2 and C3: PWM inverter leg;
CT2: sensors for inverter currents;
control electronics;
CT1: external sensor for current drawn by the load.
The converter comprises a three phase IGBT current inverter leg that chops at an
average switching frequency of 16 kHz, chemical capacitor C2 and C3 providing
back up power. The conditioner draws from the power source the active power
required for its operation.
The control electronics comprise:
An harmonic-extraction module which generates a regulation set point
proportional to the harmonic components of the load current;
A module that regulates inverter currents and the DC voltage;
A monitoring module which ensures filter protection in the event of overload
or an internal fault;
A control module which generates the control signals necessary for inverter
operation.
To enhance the compensation capacity at a given point in the installation, it is
possible to connect active conditioners in parallel.
Points of Connection of the Active Conditioner
The active conditioner may be installed at different points on AC distribution
systems:
Close to the loads generating high level of harmonics to ensure local
compensation of harmonic currents;
Partial compensation of harmonic currents;
Centrally, at the PCC level, for global compensation of harmonic currents.
Ideally, compensation of harmonics should take place at their point of origin.
A number of cost and technical criteria are used to make the best selection.
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Mains advantages of the local compensation:
Avoid dissemination of the harmonic currents in the electrical installation;
Reduce Joule-effect losses in the cables, and load on the main transformer;
Reduces size of the cables required in new installations;
Means installation can meet applicable harmonic standards.
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CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY
3.1 SYSTEM MODEL
Case study: ELF AQUITAINE
Description of the l’installation
Fig 3.1:Schematic single line diagram of the installation
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A centralized UPS system supplies two buildings, each one of 4 floors. This UPS
system as a dual feed supply, either the utility power or a generator set. The
distance from the UPS system to the building ranges from 35 m to 150 m. In each
building, distribution is provided through two main feeders; on each floor, a storey
distribution board supplies all the information technology equipment: PC,
workstations servers. AC distribution system is 4 wires (three phases + neutral),
with the neutral conductor sized at 50% of the phase conductor.
Problems Experienced By Elf and Site Audit
Elf experienced several types of disturbances:
Functional problems in computers;
Breakdown and failure of very sensitive IT equipment, as well as damages;
Temperature rise in the neutral conductor, and excessive heat losses;
Downstream the storey distribution board, voltage distortion non compatible
with the standard compatibility levels, and the computer specifications.
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CHAPTER 4
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
4.1: PRESENTATION OFDATA
Most of the loads is single phase and non-linear. At the basement level, measures
demonstrate a total current harmonic distortion of 86%, and a current harmonic
distortion of 69% for the 3rd order. Then, the circulation of these harmonic
currents in the long cables generates a high voltage distortion at the end of the
cables, where the critical IT equipment are connected. At the point of use, the
voltage distortion is double versus the one at the UPS output: 8.3% vs. 4.2%.
When operating on the generator set and on the static by-pass of the UPS system,
during maintenance or test, voltage distortion up to 15% was noticed. Also, the
neutral current is 140% of the phase current, creating over temperature in the
neutral conductor, and neutral to earth voltage as high as 8 V. The hereafter table
summarizes the voltage measures focused on the feeders F and G:
THDU
phase / neutral
Voltage
neutral / earth
UPS output 4,2% 0 V
feeder G - 4th floor 8% 8,3 V
feeder G - comp. suite 8,3% -
feeder F - 4th floor 5,7% 4 V
feeder C - 4th floor 6% 4,4 V
The following table gives the detailed measures of feeder G, at the basement level:
Total I rms 66 a
Crest factor 2,3
Thdi 86%
Power Factor 0,72
I harmonic rms 42 a
Thdu 7,7%
Neutral / Earth Voltage 7,9 v
I neutral rms 108 a
Table 4.1: Voltage measures onF and G
Table 4.2: Detailedmeasures onFeederG
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4.2 DATA ANALYSIS
Of course, the solution implemented has to eliminate the disturbances experienced
by Elf, but also must guaranty a voltage distortion lower than 5% at the point of
use, i.e. at the input of the computer equipment. Several solutions were proposed
and compared by the consultant who carried out the site audit.
They are listed here after:
Installation of double wound transformer on each feeder;
Renewal of the overall distribution, changing also the earthing system;
Increase of the size of the neutral conductor;
Installation of active harmonic conditioner(s) at the basement level of each
feeder.
The advantages and disadvantages of each solutions were evaluated carefully, both
on the economical and technical viewpoints. The analysis is summarized in the
following table:
Advantages Disadvantages
Transformer 1. Elimination of voltage
drops due to harmonic
current circulation;
2. Elimination of third
harmonic.
1. high price: derating of
transformer;
2. influence of inrush
current on
UPS.
Renewal 1. Ease of implementation 1. New earthing system
not recommended;
difficulty to master the
circulating currents in the
AC system;
2. No reduction of the
voltage distortion.
Increase of neutral
conductor size
1. No change of the
earthing system and
mastering of circulating
neutral current.
1. No reduction of the
voltage distortion;
2. Slight reduction of the
voltage drop in the neutral
conductor;
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3. A lot of cabling works.
Active harmonic
Conditioner
1. Competitive price;
2. Reduction of the
voltage distortion;
3. Reduction of the
neutral current;
4. Significant decrease of
the rms current.
Need to install 2
conditioners on the same
feeder (F & G).
The active harmonic conditioner solution was selected as it was the most
competitive, and the only one to 100% meet the customer requirements.
Final Solution
To get the best benefit for the customer, one active conditioner will be connected
to each feeder, at the basement level. Forfeeders F & G, whose distance from UPS
system is very long, one additional conditioner will be installed at the 2nd floor
level. Then, harmonic distortion at 4th floor will be as low as possible.
4.3 SITE RESULTS
This section describes the waveform and the characteristics of the power of feeder
G after connection of one 30 A active harmonic conditioner at the basement level.
This is the first step of the implementation of the solution. The measures and
results presented here after gives a good idea of the improvement thanks to the
active harmonic conditioner.
Table 4.3: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Different Methods of
Compensating Harmonics
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Fig 4.1:Points of connectionof the active conditioners
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Voltage waveform at 4th floor
Conclusion:
The total voltage harmonic distortion is reduced from 7.7% to 4.6%, and the
neutral to earth voltage from 7.9 V to 4.4 V.
Fig 4.2
Fig 4.3
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Conclusion:
The benefit of the active conditioner is clearly demonstrated on the current.
Reduction of 29% of the rms current (from 66 to 47 A);
Crest factor decreased to 1.92 after compensation (vs 2.3);
Improvement of the power factor from 0.72 to 0.92.
Fig 4.4
Fig 4.5
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Conclusion:
The graphs show the impact of the Sine Wave active conditioner on the harmonic
currents. Due to the high harmonic current, the active conditioner operates in
limitation mode and compensates partly for the harmonic currents.
THDI attenuation of 3: 86% down to 28%;
Reduction of 65% of the neutral current: 108 A down to 38 A;
Fig 4.7
Fig 4.6
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Reduction by 70% of the harmonic rms current: 42 A down to 13 A.
Comparison between active harmonic conditioner and tuned passive filter
Passive filter Active harmonic
conditioner
Harmonic-current control Requires a filter for each
Frequency (bulky)
Simultaneously monitors
Several frequencies
Influence of a frequency
Variation
Reduced effectiveness No effect
Influence of a
modification in the
impedance
Risk of resonance No effect
Influence of an increase in
Current
Risk of overload and
damage
No risk of overload, but
less effective
Added equipment (load) In certain cases, requires
modifications to the filter
No problem if
i_conditioner >
I_load_harmonics
Harmonic control by
order
Very difficult Possible via parameters
Modification in the
fundamental Frequency
Cannot be modified Possible via
reconfiguration
Dimensions Large Small
Weight High Low
Table 4.4: Comparison between active harmonic conditioner and
tuned passive filter
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CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 SUMMARY
The profusion of non-linear loads makes harmonic distortion of power networks a
phenomenon of increasing amplitude, the effects of which cannot be ignored since
almost all the power network components are in practice affected. Up to now the
most popular solution was passive filtering. However, an attractive alternative to
this complex and non risk-free solution is now commercially available in the form
of active harmonic conditioners. These devices use a structure of the static power
converter type. Consequently, semiconductor progress means that converters,
which are normally harmonic disturbers, now form efficient, self-adaptive
harmonic compensation devices. The easy to use, self-adaptive “shunt- type”
active harmonic conditioner, which requires virtually no preliminary studies prior
to use, is the ideal solution for harmonic compensation on a non-linear load or LV
distribution switchboard. However it does not necessarily replace passive filters
with which it can be combined advantageously in some cases.
5.2 CONCLUSION
5.2.1 A 30 Amp "shunt topology" active harmonic conditioner was
successfully developed, and is being marketed.
5.2.2 All the installations equipped with the Sine Wave active harmonic
conditioner demonstrate excellent performances in a wide range of applications.
5.2.3 Regarding computer type loads, the presented case study is a clear
demonstration of the high level of harmonic current compensation that the
conditioner can achieve.
5.2.4 As a consequence of the compensation of the 3rd harmonic current,
the active conditioner also reduces the neutral (harmonic) current.
5.2.5 These results gives very good reasons to expect in a very short time
the development of active harmonic conditioner to compensate harmonic distortion
in the commercial applications, but also in the industrial sector.
5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS
Electricity is today regarded as a product, especially in Europe. The EN 50160
standard defines the main characteristics at the customer’s point of common
coupling for a low voltage public supply network, and in particular the harmonic
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voltage levels. These are the levels of compatibility in terms of electromagnetic
compatibility. In addition to this European standard, the maximum levels of the
various harmonic orders are defined in IEC 61000 and the recommendations are
thus:
For low voltage public supply networks: IEC 61000-2-2 and CIGRE
recommendations.
For medium and high voltage public supply networks: IEC draft standard
for medium voltage and CIGRErecommendations.
For low voltage and medium voltage industrial installations: IEC 61000-
2-4.
By way of illustration, the table taken from this standard gives the harmonic levels
of compatibility in three standard situations (classes).
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