Power Quality Enhancement in Electric Arc Furnace Using Matrix Converter and Static VAR Compensator

In recent years, non-linear loads on the distribution side are increasing rapidly. Notably, electric arc furnace (EAF) is most used load due to its diverse applications for industrial needs. However, EAF has some disadvantages like uneven of heat inside furnace, release unwanted gases, increased level harmonics, and Flickers in voltages. Specifically, power quality concerns more need comprehensive solutions. this work, a matrix converter (MC) along with static VAR compensator (SVC) proposed, hybrid exponential-hyperbolic model adapted MATLAB platform. Simulations carried out different cases observed results compared existing methodologies. It was perceived that parameters such as peak current voltages, total harmonic distortions (THDs), voltage flickers, factors enhanced Precisely, THD attains prime rate about 2.85% 29.54%, respectively. Moreover, proposed model’s flicker factor offer grander scale 1.26% 0.9975, The scheme provides significant advantages large-scale steel manufacturing plant EAF.