Frequency Estimation of Three-Phase Power System Using Weighted-Least-Square Algorithm and Adaptive FIR Filtering

A new technique for estimation of the instantaneous frequency based on simultaneous sampling of three-phase voltage signals is presented. The structure consists of two decoupled modules: the first is for adaptive filtering of input signals, and the second is for frequency estimation. A suitable and robust algorithm for frequency estimation is obtained. This technique provides better performance, compared with the technique based on a single-phase signal in relation to waveforms with noise. The technique is particularly important when asymmetric sags generate zero voltage in one of the three phases. In addition, it allows the measurement of the instantaneous frequency value of real signals for single- or three-phase systems. To demonstrate the performance of the developed algorithm, computer-simulated data records and calibrator-generated signals are processed. The proposed algorithm has been put to test with distorted three-phase voltage signals.      

A simple recursive algorithm for frequency estimation

A new approach to the design of a digital algorithm for local system frequency estimation is presented. The algorithm is derived using the maximum likelihood method. One sinusoidal voltage model was assumed. FIR digital filters used in papers, are used to minimize the noise effect and to eliminate the presence of the harmonics effect. The algorithm showed a very high level of robustness as well as high measurement accuracy over a wide range of frequency changes. The algorithm convergence provided fast response and adaptability. This technique provides accurate estimates with error in the range of 0.005 Hz in about 25 ms and requires modest computations. The theoretical basis and practical implementation of the technique are described. To demonstrate the performance of the developed algorithm, computer simulated data records are processed.     

Adaptive resonator-based method for power system harmonic analysis

A simple algorithm for the harmonic estimation, in a wide range of frequency changes, with benefits in a reduced complexity and computational efforts is prescribed. This implementation is based on a recently introduced common structure for recursive discrete transforms and contemplated as an implementation of finite-impulse-response (FIR) and infinite-impulse-response (MR) filter transfer functions to reduce computational efforts. This structure consists of digital resonators in a common negative feedback loop. The structure of the estimation algorithm consists of two decoupled modules: the first one for an adaptive filter of input signal with harmonic amplitude and phase calculation, the second one for an external frequency estimation. A very suitable algorithm for frequency and harmonic phasor estimations is obtained. To demonstrate the performance of the developed algorithm, computer-simulated data records are processed. Simulation results show that this algorithm is applicable to detect the harmonic amplitudes of steady-state, varying and decaying sinusoidal signals. It has been found that the proposed method really meets the needs of online applications. This technique provides accurate amplitude estimates in about one period.     

An Adaptive Resonator-Based Method for Power Measurements According to the IEEE Trial-Use Standard 1459–2000

This paper proposes an accurate and computationally efficient implementation of the IEEE Standard 1459–2000 for power measurements. The algorithm has two stages. In the first algorithm stage, the voltage and current signals are processed in parallel, and their spectrums are estimated independently of each other. Signal harmonics are estimated in a wide range of frequency using an efficient algorithm with reduced complexity. The algorithm is based on a recently introduced common structure for recursive discrete transforms and consists of digital resonators embedded in a common negative feedback loop. In the second algorithm stage, the unknown power components and other power quality indices are calculated according to definitions in the IEEE Standard 1459–2000. To demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed algorithm, the results of computer simulations and laboratory testing are presented. The laboratory results show accurate input power component estimates for a nonlinear load with rapid input current amplitude changes. In addition, a simple LabView implementation, based on the point-by-point processing feature, demonstrates the technique's modest computation requirements and confirms that the proposed algorithm is suitable for real-time applications.      

A Simple Recursive Algorithm for Simultaneous Magnitude and Frequency Estimation

A new approach in the design of digital algorithms for simultaneous local system magnitude and frequency estimation of a signal with time-varying frequency is presented. The algorithm is derived using the maximum likelihood method. The pure sinusoidal voltage model was assumed. The investigation has been simplified because the total similarity to the state of the problem of dc offset and frequency estimation has been noticed. Finite impulse response (FIR) digital filters are used to minimize the noise effect and to eliminate the presence of harmonic effects. The algorithm showed a very high level of robustness, as well as high measurement accuracy over a wide range of frequency changes. The algorithm convergence provided fast response and adaptability. This technique provides accurate estimates in about 25 ms and requires modest computations. The theoretical bases of the technique are described. To demonstrate the performance of the developed algorithm, computer-simulated data records are processed. The proposed algorithm has been tested in a laboratory to establish its feasibility in a real-time environment.     

A New Power System Digital Harmonic Analyzer

In this paper, new digital instruments measuring power-quality indicators and harmonic analyzers are developed. A new technique for simultaneous local system frequency and amplitudes of the fundamental and higher harmonics estimation from either a voltage or current signal is presented. The structure consists of three decoupled modules: the first one for an adaptive filter of input signal, the second one for frequency estimation, and the third one for harmonic amplitude estimation. A very suitable algorithm for frequency and harmonic amplitude estimation is obtained. This technique provides accurate frequency estimates with error in the range of 0.002 Hz and amplitude estimates with error in the range of 0.03% for SNR = 60 dB in about 25 ms. The theoretical basis and practical implementation of the technique are described. To demonstrate the performance of the developed algorithm, computer simulated data records are processed. Data of the distribution power system voltage signals are also collected in the laboratory environment and are processed in a newly developed digital PC-based harmonic analyzer. It has been found that the proposed method really meets the need of offline applications. Even more, by using the parallel computation algorithms, this method should meet the need of online applications and should be more practical