This paper provides an explanation of the various harmonic mitigation techniques available to solve harmonic problems in three phase power systems. Included are the advantages and disadvantages of each method, their normal circuit connection as well as typical performance that can be expected when each method is properly employed. In addition to explaining the theory of operation, useful charts...

Harmonic problems are increasing on MV systems, especially with the application of power factor correction capacitors or extensive underground networks that resulting resonances close to the fifth harmonic. This paper describes two case studies of solving harmonic resonance problems on distribution systems with the design of harmonic filters that provide both power factor correction and harmoni...

A combination of rectifier and DC – DC chopper is useful in feeding DC loads where the DC input to the loads needs to be stepped up or down. Both rectifier and chopper are based on power electronic switches which inject harmonics in the system. This harmonics is an undesirable effect which should be mitigated effectively. For this, passive harmonic filters are used. Passive harmonic filters are...

In this paper, two algorithms have been developed for allocation and size determination of Active Power Filters (APF) in power systems. In the first algorithm, the objective is to minimize harmonic voltage distortion. The objective in the second algorithm is to minimize the new APF injection currents while satisfying harmonic standards. Genetic algorithm is proposed for these two optimization p...

In this paper, two algorithms have been developed for allocation and size determination of Active Power Filters (APF) in power systems. In the first algorithm, the objective is to minimize harmonic voltage distortion. The objective in the second algorithm is to minimize the new APF injection currents while satisfying harmonic standards. Genetic algorithm is proposed for these two optimization p...

In this paper, the fractal shape is applied to microstrip band pass filters and integrated on a high-resistivity Si substrate to solve conventional 2 harmonic problem. Conventional microstrip coupled line filters are popular in RF front ends, because they can be easily fabricated and integrated with other RF components. However, they typically have large second harmonics that can cause unwanted...

The steady increase in non-linear loads on the power supply network such as, for instance, variable speed motor drives (VSDs), raises questions about power quality and reliability. In this respect, a great deal of attention has been focused on harmonics as they overload the network infrastructure, cause reliability problems on equipment and system level, and waste energy. Passive and active har...

The problem of estimating time-varying harmonic components of a signal measured in noise is considered. The approach used is via state estimation. Two methods are proposed, one involving poleplacement of a state observer, the other using quadratic optimization techniques. The result is the development of a new class of filters, akin to recursive frequency-sampling filters, for inclusion in a pa...

Harmonic resonances may damage equipments and interrupt electric power customers services. Shutdowns may affect seriously harmonic resonant frequencies and may initiate new resonances in distribution power systems. This paper proposes various techniques for damping harmonic resonances in power systems[1-4]. A series reactor should be connected in series with the shunt power factor correction ca...