Finite control set predictive control of shunt hybrid power filter

This paper proposes a finite control set predictive control (FCS-PC) scheme for the shunt hybrid power filter (SHPF) to reduce the power loss while maintaining satisfactory power quality at the utility’s grid terminals. By means of the instantaneous power theory, the controller for the proposed method can generate the reference voltage for the SHPF voltage source inverter (VSI) for the future sampling time. Therefore, during a sampling time, the vector of the reference voltage is compared with the finite number of voltage vectors existent in the VSI to select the vector that best fits the cost function of the controller. The proposed method, compared with the conventional pulse width modulation (PWM) carrier method, has the capability of suppressing similarly the harmonic currents at grid terminals and controlling VSI DC-link voltage while maintaining low switching frequencies in the devices. This method shows simplicity in digital implementation because it does not need a PWM block to obtain the VSI gating signals. In addition, a comparison of the proposed FCS-PC method with the conventional carrier-based PWM method is presented and discussed. Parameter errors in the controller are studied and their effects on system performance are explained. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated with simulation and experimental results during steady-state operation and transient response of the system.     

A Signal-Processing Adaptive Algorithm for Selective Current Harmonic Cancellation in Active Power Filters

Selective harmonic cancellation has become of primary importance in a wide range of power electronics applications, for example, uninterrupted power systems, regenerative converters, and active power filters (APFs). In such applications, the primary objectives are an accurate cancellation of selected harmonics and a quick speed of response under transients. This paper provides a novel signal-processing algorithm for selective harmonic identification based on heterodyning, moving average finite-impulse response filters, and phase-locked loop (PLL). The algorithm is applied over the current of a nonlinear load in the feedforward-based control of an APF. The PLL tracks the phase and frequency of the fundamental component. Then, the fundamental phase is multiplied by the order of the selected harmonic, and two random unitary orthogonal “axis waves” are generated. These unitary waves, rotating at the harmonic frequency, are multiplied by the input load current, thereby “moving” the Fourier series coefficients of the selected harmonic to dc (heterodyning). Moving average FIR filters are used to filter the harmonics generated in the heterodyning process from the dc signal; moving average FIR filters are very suitable for most of the power quality applications, thanks to their “comb-type” frequency response and their quick transient response. Experimental results confirm good performance for steady-state harmonic cancellation and an optimal system response to load transients. The theory of the algorithm has been developed for single- and three-phase systems.      

一种新型混合型有源电力滤波器的研究

提出了一种单相并联混合型有源电力滤波器的电路结构.该电路由有源滤波器与基波串联谐振支路并联再与无源滤波电路串联构成,用于抑制非线性整流负载产生的谐波电流流入电源侧.在该电路中,无源滤波器分担大部分抑制谐波和无功补偿的任务,减少了有源滤波器的容量;有源电力滤波器用于改善无源滤波器的滤波效果,抑制它与系统阻抗可能发生的谐振.实验结果表明,该混合型有源滤波器充分发挥了无源滤波器和有源滤波器各自优点,改善了无源滤波器的滤波性能,同时使有源滤波器不再承受基波电压,最大限度地减少了有源滤波器的容量,从而使有源电力滤波器可应用于大功率场合.     

An Optimization-Based Algorithm for Shunt Active Filter Under Distorted Supply Voltages

In this paper, an optimization-based control algorithm for the compensation of steady-state load under distorted supply voltages is presented. For balanced and sinusoidal supply voltages, load compensation using shunt active filter produces perfect harmonic cancellation (PHC) and unity power factor (UPF) source currents. However, when the supply voltages are distorted, compensation for PHC will not provide UPF, as the harmonics in the supply voltages are not utilized for delivering the average power. In the same way, to achieve UPF source currents, the compensated source currents should have the same harmonics, unbalance, shape, and be in phase with the respective supply voltages, thereby violating the perfect harmonic cancellation objective. Hence, there should be an optimal operation between these two important compensation characteristics. The optimization-based control algorithm presented in this paper gives the best power factor while satisfying the constraints such as total harmonic distortion limits and average power balance of source currents. It is also flexible to adopt different compensation characteristics based upon the supply voltage conditions. Matlab and its optimization toolbox are used for simulation studies and solving the nonlinear optimization problem, respectively. The algorithm is validated by using a prototype of digital signal processor (TMS320F2812PGFA)-based shunt active power filter. Detailed experimental results are presented.     

An Integrated Current Source Inverter With Reactive and Harmonic Power Compensators

An integrated current source converter system is presented based on an assembly of a thyristor-based current source inverter (CSI) in parallel with an insulated-gate-bipolar-transistor-based voltage source inverter (VSI) along with passive capacitors for high-power induction motor drive applications. The proposed configuration installs the VSI and the capacitor in such a way that both provide reactive power for generating the leading power factor required to accomplish natural commutations of the CSI. Based on the collaborative operation of the VSI and the parallel capacitor, the proposed system can be designed with a compromise between the VSI power capacity and the capacitor size. In addition, the VSI compensates harmonic current components from the thyristor-based CSI, while the capacitor filters out the voltage spikes during commutation of the thyristors. As a result, sinusoidal motor currents with improved harmonic spectrum can be drawn from this system. The proposed system utilizes the high-power capability of the thyristor-based CSI to supply high real power, while the VSI with easy controllability regulates the induction motor. Theoretical analyses based on mathematical modeling are presented in detail for the relationship between the inverter rating and the capacitor size, design considerations of the capacitor size, and the loss performances.      

Load-Commutated SCR Current-Source-Inverter-Fed Induction Motor Drive With Sinusoidal Motor Voltage and Current

Current source inverter (CSI) is an attractive solution in high-power drives. The conventional gate turn-off thyristor (GTO) based CSI-fed induction motor drives suffer from drawbacks such as low-frequency torque pulsation, harmonic heating, and unstable operation at low-speed ranges. These drawbacks can be overcome by connecting a current-controlled voltage source inverter (VSI) across the motor terminal replacing the bulky ac capacitors. The VSI provides the harmonic currents, which results in sinusoidal motor voltage and current even with the CSI switching at fundamental frequency. This paper proposes a CSI-fed induction motor drive scheme where GTOs are replaced by thyristors in the CSI without any external circuit to assist the turning off of the thyristors. Here, the current-controlled VSI, connected in shunt, is designed to supply the volt ampere reactive requirement of the induction motor, and the CSI is made to operate in leading power factor mode such that the thyristors in the CSI are autosequentially turned off. The resulting drive will be able to feed medium-voltage, high-power induction motors directly. A sensorless vector-controlled CSI drive based on the proposed configuration is developed. The experimental results from a 5 hp prototype are presented. Experimental results show that the proposed drive has stable operation throughout the operating range of speeds.     

Implementation of a Three-Phase Capacitor-Clamped Active Power Filter Under Unbalanced Condition

A capacitor-clamped voltage-source inverter for active power filter operation under balanced and unbalanced conditions is proposed to suppress current harmonics and compensate the reactive power generated from the nonlinear loads. The adopted voltage-source inverter is based on a three-level capacitor-clamped topology to reduce the voltage stress of power semiconductors. Two control loops are used in the control scheme to achieve harmonic and reactive currents compensation and to regulate the inverter dc side voltage. In the adopted inverter, the neutral point voltage is compensated by a voltage compensator to obtain the balanced capacitor voltages on the dc side. In order to control the flying capacitor voltages, two redundant states in each inverter leg can be selected to compensate the flying capacitor to obtain a better voltage waveform with low harmonic contents on the ac terminals. The balanced and sinusoidal line currents are drawn from the ac source under the balanced and unbalanced conditions. The feasibility of the proposed scheme is confirmed through experimental results     

有源电力滤波器的谐波检测方法研究

针对基于FFT的谐波检测和ip-iq法的不足，详细分析并实现了有源滤波器基于旋转坐标系下进行坐标变换的谐波检测方法。该方法在电网电压存在不对称情况下均能很好地检测和补偿电网中的谐波电流和无功电流，根据需要，还可以检测和补偿任意次谐波电流。理论分析和实验结果验证所提出的控制方法的有效性，基于旋转坐标系下进行坐标变换的谐波检测方法的有源电力滤波器具有良好的工作性能。     

A novel open-loop control method for a current-source active power filter

This paper presents a new control system for a current-source active power filter. The harmonic current compensation is realized using only a feedforward control of the load currents. The LC filter resonance of the converter is damped in an open-loop manner using the dynamic equations of the supply filter. The benefits of the proposed control system are that it is simple and straightforward, the number of measurements and sensors can be minimized, and also that the LC filter size can be optimized according to proper harmonic distortion level of the supply currents without care about the stability issues of the closed-loop system. This usually leads to reduction of the filter size. Also, the changes in fundamental current components of the active filter can be effectively realized when the active power filter can also be used as a fast reactive power compensator. The control system also includes the calculation delay compensation of the digital control system. The control system is realized using a single-chip Motorola MPC555 microcontroller. The tests with the prototype show effective current harmonic compensating performance of the nonlinear loads.     

Grid current regulation of a three-phase voltage source inverter with an LCL input filter

Many grid connected power electronic systems, such as STATCOMs, UPFCs, and distributed generation system interfaces, use a voltage source inverter (VSI) connected to the supply network through a filter. This filter, typically a series inductance, acts to reduce the switching harmonics entering the distribution network. An alternative filter is a LCL network, which can achieve reduced levels of harmonic distortion at lower switching frequencies and with less inductance, and therefore has potential benefits for higher power applications. However, systems incorporating LCL filters require more complex control strategies and are not commonly presented in literature. This paper proposes a robust strategy for regulating the grid current entering a distribution network from a three-phase VSI system connected via a LCL filter. The strategy integrates an outer loop grid current regulator with inner capacitor current regulation to stabilize the system. A synchronous frame PI current regulation strategy is used for the outer grid current control loop. Linear analysis, simulation, and experimental results are used to verify the stability of the control algorithm across a range of operating conditions. Finally, expressions for ""harmonic impedance" of the system are derived to study the effects of supply voltage distortion on the harmonic performance of the system.     

A novel shunt hybrid active power filter based on magnetic flux compensation

In this article, the principle of a novel shunt hybrid active power filter (APF) based on magnetic flux compensation is proposed. The parallel transformer can exhibit nearly zero impedance to harmonic current whereas the zero magnetic flux condition is satisfied for harmonics, which leads harmonic current to flow into the transformer branch. Meanwhile, the transformer can exhibit continuously adjustable impedance to the fundamental current based on fundamental magnetic flux compensation, which works together with the passive power filter to compensate for reactive power. A mathematical model is established for system stability analysis and steady state estimation. The experimental results verify that the performance of the proposed APF is satisfactory in harmonic suppression as well as reactive power compensation.     

新型三相三线制并联有源滤波器的滑模控制方法

为了提高有源滤波器的谐波补偿效果,设计了一种新型滑模控制器,用于三相三线制并联有源滤波器的参考电流跟踪控制.谐波电流检测方法采用基于瞬时无功功率理论的谐波电流检测方法,能快速、准确的检测出负载电流中的谐波分量.直流侧电压控制方法采用PI控制方法实现.Simulink仿真结果显示,与传统的滞环比较控制方法相比,所设计的新型滑模控制方法能够有效的降低跟踪误差,提高有源滤波器的谐波补偿效果.     

应用并联型有源滤波器抑制雷达电源的谐波

针对雷达电源工作时产生的谐波电流对电网污染严重的情况，提出了采用并联型有源电力滤波器来抑制雷达电源工作时产生的谐波电流。首先分析了并联型有源电力滤波器的工作原理和基于傅里叶变换理论的谐波电流检测算法；然后介绍了采用二重化方案设计的主电路以及相应控制电路，最后给出了实验结果。实验证明，无论雷达电源工作在稳态还是脉动方式，并联型有源电力滤波器能有效抑制其工作时产生的谐波。     

A high-power multitransistor-inverter uninterruptable power supplysystem

The active and reactive load distribution between n paralleled single-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) inverters is equalized by virtue of n-1 load-sharing control loops. The approach permits the construction of UPS systems of any desired power rating at maximum utilization of the power components. The method of harmonic cancellation decreases the switching frequency of the power devices while maintaining good dynamic performance. The design details of a 45 kVA UPS inverter system with 150% steady-state overload capability are presented. The performance under various operating conditions is illustrated by oscillograms     

Line harmonics reduction in high-power systems using square-waveinverters-based dominant harmonic active filter

This paper presents a dominant harmonic active filter (DHAF) scheme using small-rated square-wave inverters for supply line harmonic current reduction for high-power nonlinear loads in the range of 10 MW and above to meet IEEE 519 harmonic standard. The active filter inverters are connected in series with the fifth and seventh L-C tuned filters, respectively. A synchronous reference frame-based controller which achieves harmonic isolation for the dominant fifth and seventh harmonic load currents in the presence of supply voltage harmonic distortion is presented. Impact of mistuned passive filters on the operation and rating of the square-wave active filter inverters is examined. Simulation results validate the proposed harmonic isolation controller under mistuned fifth and seventh L-C tuned filter conditions and supply voltage harmonic distortion. The proposed scheme is general and applicable for high-power 6- or 12-pulse rectifier loads. The use of small-rated square-wave inverters (approximately 2% of load kilovoltampere rating) increases the cost effectiveness of the DHAF system for high-power applications     

基于瞬时无功功率理论的APF的研究与仿真

本文介绍了并联型有源电力滤波器的工作原理和基于瞬时无功功率理论的谐波和无功电流检测方法,用Matlab SimUlink建立了带典型负载的电力有源滤波器的仿真模型,模拟实际系统,用于检验其策略和参数在实际条件下的工作情况。仿真模型的结果表明：基于瞬时无功功率理论的有源滤波器,可以很好的起到动态抑制电网谐波和补偿无功的作...     

电容中点式有源电力滤波器数学模型及电流复合控制策略

三相四线并联型有源电力滤波器通常可用来补偿非线性负载所引起的谐波和无功电流,以及负载不平衡引起的负序或零序电流。本文描述了电容中点型三相四线有源电力滤波器在abc及dq0坐标系下的数学摸型,并由此给出了dq0同步旋转坐标系下的一种系统控制策略。由于有源电力滤波器指令为快速变化的交流谐波信号,传统的PI控制由于带宽有限,稳态精度较差。因此,提出了基于PI控制和重复控制并联的电流复合控制策略,利用重复控制对于周期扰动信号无差跟踪的特点来提高稳态精度,同时,PI控制又能保证良好的动态性能。仿真和实验结果验证该控制策略的可行性和有效性。     

DSP-Based Implementation of an LQR With Integral Action for a Three-Phase Three-Wire Shunt Active Power Filter

This paper presents the design and implementation of a Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) with Integral action (LQRI) for a three-phase three-wire shunt active filter (SAF). The integral action is added so as to cancel the steady-state errors for reference tracking or disturbance rejection, knowing that the standard LQR provides only proportional gains. The controller is designed to achieve dc bus voltage regulation and harmonics and reactive power compensation. The converter model is set in the $d{-}q$ rotating reference frame. The latter is augmented with the integral of the $q$ component of the SAF currents and dc bus voltage to achieve integral action. The controller's performance depends on the weighting matrix, which is chosen to ensure satisfactory response. The converter is controlled as a whole, i.e., a multi-input–multioutput system and a fixed pulsewidth modulation at 10 kHz is used to generate the gating signals of the power devices. The system is tested for harmonics, reactive power, and load unbalance compensation for balanced/unbalanced loads. The experimental results obtained with a digital signal processor-based implementation of the controller on the DS1104 of dSPACE show good performance in terms of dc bus voltage regulation (small overshoot and very fast time response) and a low total harmonic distortion of ac line currents.      

A robust multilevel hybrid compensation system for 25-kV electrified railway applications

On many electrified railway systems with single-phase 25-kV industrial frequency supply, the power quality can be particularly poor when conventional thyristor based locomotives are operating, and this constrains the amount of power that can be delivered to the locomotives. This paper presents a hybrid shunt compensation system consisting of alternatively a cascaded or a reduced topology multilevel active power filter, and a low rating passive damping filter. The active power filter is controlled by a novel hysteresis current regulation strategy, and both mitigates low-order voltage harmonic distortion along the feeder and provides root mean squared voltage support. The passive filter damps harmonic resonances that are typical in such 25-kV traction systems. The results show that the filter system can significantly increase traction system power transfer capacity with only a relatively small capital investment, allowing older thyristor based locomotives and increased traffic levels to be supported without necessarily requiring a complete system upgrade. Simulation and experimental results are included showing the performance of the filter for both steady state and transient conditions.     

A simple frequency-independent method for calculating the reactiveand harmonic current in a nonlinear load

A basic criterion that determines the behavior of an active power filter is the method of calculating the reference current. There are many ways of generating this reference, but the methods are generally complex and hard to tune. This paper describes a simple and effective method for calculating the reference current necessary to feed a shunt active power filter to compensate the power factor and harmonic currents generated by a nonlinear load. Simulations and experimental results are presented, showing that the proposed circuit may operate at frequencies ranging from 40 to 65 Hz without adjustment