power quality optimization Articles
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Three–level NPC rectifier–based midpoint converter–fed SRM drive
This paper deals with a three–level Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) rectifier–based midpoint converter–fed Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) drive. The three–level NPC rectifier for midpoint converter–fed SRM drive is used for improving power quality at AC mains and to balance the DC link capacitor voltages. The proposed three–level NPC rectifier is designed, modelled and its performance simulated ...
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Power quality improvements employing multipulse full-wave AC-DC converters
In this paper, a set of full-wave AC-DC converters are investigated for power quality improvement in AC mains and DC output. A detailed classification of these full-wave AC-DC converter configurations is made in different transformer connections and several new configurations of isolated and non-isolated full-wave AC-DC converters are developed to meet specific application requirements. The ...
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Analysis, design and control of a two stage improved power quality telecommunication power supply
This paper deals with the power quality improvement at the utility interface of a telecommunication switched mode power supply (SMPS) of 12 kW rating. The first stage of this SMPS consists of a 6–pulse diode bridge converter that performs ac–dc conversion yielding an unregulated dc voltage. In the second stage, two boost rectifiers are connected together which feed to a boost dc–dc full bridge ...
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A novel harmonic mitigator-based 12-pulse rectification for vector-controlled induction motor drives
This paper presents an optimised 12-pulse autotransformer-based AC–DC converter with reduced kVA magnetics for reducing the harmonic distortion in AC mains current in a vector-controlled induction motor drive (VCIMD). The proposed AC–DC converter results in elimination of fifth, seventh and 11th harmonics in the supply current. The proposed system consists of an autotransformer and a tuned ...
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Three–phase modular single stage full–bridge converter for switched mode power supplies
In this paper, the modular development of a three–phase single stage ac–dc power converter based on single–phase ac–dc isolated full–bridge converter for telecom power supply applications is presented. Three single–phase converter modules are series connected to form a three–phase converter system to achieve balanced three–phase currents. This paper analyses the operation of a modular converter ...
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Power quality improvement in HVDC systems using 18-pulse voltage source converter
This paper deals with the modelling, control and design of 18-pulse voltage source converters (VSCs) for high voltage DC (HVDC) transmission system with power quality improvement. A two-level VSC is used to realise an 18-pulse VSC operation with minimum switching loss. The performance of the VSC system is improved in terms of reduced harmonics level at fundamental frequency switching (FFS). The ...
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Active waveshaping of AC mains current in direct torque-controlled permanent magnet synchronous motor drive
This paper deals with the power quality improvement of AC mains in Direct Torque-Controlled (DTC) permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive using active wave shaping techniques. For this purpose, different topologies for active wave shaping of AC mains current in DTC-based PMSM drive such as single- and two-switch boost power factor correction (PFC) AC–DC converter, asymmetrical two-switch ...
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Programmed PWM to improve power quality in systems with distributed generation units
Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) inverters are widely applied in Distributed Generation (DG) units and power quality equipment owing to their excellent performance and flexible control means. Programmed PWM (PPWM), as a special type of optimal PWM strategy, theoretically allows for setting the fundamental and the selected harmonic amplitudes directly to arbitrary values. The algorithms for solving ...
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An improved power quality boost–flyback SSIPP fed BLDC motor drive
This paper presents a single–stage isolated power factor corrected power supply (SSIPP) fed permanent magnet brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive. An advantage of fast voltage regulation with single voltage control loop of SSIPP is utilised to develop a power factor correction (PFC) based BLDC motor drive. The speed of BLDC motor is controlled by varying the DC link voltage of the voltage source ...
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DSTATCOM for power quality improvement in a four-wire electric distribution system
This paper deals with the simulation of a Distribution Static Compensator (DSTATCOM) for power quality improvement in a four-wire electric distribution system. A three-phase Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)-based Current-Controlled Voltage Source Inverter (CC-VSI) with a DC bus capacitor is used as a DSTATCOM. The DSTATCOM improves the supply power factor, eliminates harmonics, provides ...
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A self-tuning optimised unscented Kalman filter for voltage flicker and harmonic estimation
This paper presents a novel technique for estimation of two important power quality problems like voltage flicker and harmonics in power networks using an unscented Kalman filter (UKF) algorithm. The fluctuating voltage of a power network resulting in voltage flicker is tracked for estimating its envelope, voltage magnitude, and frequency. Further, the unscented filter is used to estimate ...
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Star-hexagon transformer and non-isolated three-leg VSC based three-phase four-wire DSTATCOM
A new three-phase four-wire DSTATCOM (distribution static compensator) is proposed for power quality improvement in the distribution system. The DSTATCOM is based on a star/hexagon transformer and three-leg VSC (voltage source converter). It compensates harmonic current, reactive power and balances the load along with neutral current compensation. Each of the three single phase transformers has ...
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Integration of embedded generation in local grid using STATCOM
The renewable sources of energy are being connected to the local distribution system/local grid leading to embedded generation. As these sources are intermittent in nature, they impose technical challenges in the power system operation which include power quality related problems of local grid. The performance of the system has to be evaluated while connecting these sources to the local ...
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Comparative performance of BESS and SMES in distribution network to improve power quality
The FACTS devices, like STATCOM, are becoming a part of the modern power system to improve the power system operation and power quality problems. Integrating the battery energy storage system (BESS)/superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) across the dc bus of the STATCOM can provide effective modulation of the real and reactive power. The dynamics of each of these differ because of their ...
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Modelling of DSTATCOM for distribution system
This paper deals with the simulation of distribution static synchronous compensator (DSTATCOM) for improving power quality of a distribution system feeding linear as well as non-linear loads. Nowadays, there are an increasing number of non-linear loads which inject harmonics into the system. A three-phase insulated gate bipolar transistor- (IGBT-)based current controlled voltage source inverter ...
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Design, analysis and control of compensators for distribution power systems
This paper deals with the analysis, design and control of Distribution Static Compensator (DSTATCOM) for power quality improvement in an AC distribution system. Various design criteria are considered for the design of DSTATCOM for a variety of possible functions such as voltage regulation, power factor correction and load balancing. Conventional AC power capacitors are considered in conjunction ...
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Analysis and experimental verification of a control scheme for unified power quality conditioner
Improving power quality for sensitive load by a Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) in a distributed generation system is presented in this paper. The power balance of a UPQC, consisting of back-to-back connected series and shunt Active Filters (AF), is analysed. Based on the analysis a novel control scheme is established in a 2-phase Synchronous Rotating d-q Frame (SRF). In this control ...
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Voltage Optimisation can improve schools energy efficiency by up to 25%
Voltage Optimisation is a key component in any energy efficiency programme and could deliver up to 25% savings on electricity bills. In April the registration period for the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme will start again. Local authorities and companies with a portfolio of private schools will face sizeable fines unless they account for their energy use and make ...
By Vital Energi
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Neurobotz - A Smart Residential Power Optimizer
NEUROBOTZ (A GreenBrilliance product) is an AI-based Intelligent Transformer Technology, a state-of-the-art way of changing how incoming electric power is distributed and utilized in residential homes. It is connected in series within the loads on the electrical circuit. The predictive analytics algorithm creates an optimal load curve and controls the incoming power flow to reduce the amount of ...
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Electric energy meters help the development of power applications
- Oct 25, 2022- Electric energy measurement is an important link in the production and operation activities of power enterprises and the safe operation of the power grid. Trade settlement and assessment of the economic and technical indicators of the power system must rely on accurate and complete electrical energy measurement devices. The performance and management level of electric energy ...
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