scholarly journals Current Interactions Mitigation in 3-Phase PFC Modular Rectifier through Differential-Mode Choke Filter Boost Converter

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1684
Author(s):  
José Teixeira Gonçalves ◽  
Stanimir Valtchev ◽  
Rui Melicio
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Differential Mode ◽  
Driving Mode ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Sinusoidal Shape

In this paper, a new way to mitigate the current interactions is proposed. The problem of current interactions arises when a modular three-phase (3-phase) rectifier (three single-phase modules) with boost converter for power factor correction (PFC) is used. A new differential-mode choke filter is implemented in the developed boost converter. The choke here is a specially made differential inductor in the input of the boost converter that eliminates the known current interactions. To prove the new concept, a study of the level of mitigation of the current interactions is presented. The control is operated in continuous driving mode (CCM), and the popular UC3854B circuit was used for this. The rectifier proposal is validated through a set of simulations performed on the PSIM 12.0 platform, as well as the construction of a prototype. With the results obtained, it is confirmed that the differential-mode choke filter eliminates the current interactions. It is observed that at the input of the rectifier, a sinusoidal alternating current with a low level of harmonic distortion is consumed from the grid. The sinusoidal shape of the phase current proves that a better power factor capable of meeting the international standards is obtained, and that the circuit in its initial version is operational. This proven result promises a good PFC operation, to guarantee the better quality of the electrical energy, being able to be applied in systems that require a high PFC, e.g., in battery charging, wind systems, or in aeronautics and spacecrafts.

scholarly journals Hybrid Three-Phase Rectifiers with Active Power Factor Correction: A Systematic Review

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. 1520
Author(s):  
José Teixeira Gonçalves ◽  
Stanimir Valtchev ◽  
Rui Melicio ◽  
Alcides Gonçalves ◽  
Frede Blaabjerg
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Pwm Converter ◽  
High Power Factor ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Sinusoidal Input ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Future Direction

The hybrid three-phase rectifiers (HTR) consist of parallel associations of two rectifiers (rectifier 1 and rectifier 2), each one of them with a distinct operation, while the sum of their input currents forms a sinusoidal or multilevel waveform. In general, rectifier 1 is a GRAETZ (full bridge) (can be combined with a BOOST converter) and rectifier 2 is combined with a DC-DC converter. In this HTR contest, this paper is intended to answer some important questions about those hybrid rectifiers. To obtain the correct answers, the study is conducted as an analysis of a systematic literature review. Thus, a search was carried out in the databases, mostly IEEE and IET, and 34 papers were selected as the best corresponding to the HTR theme. It is observed that the preferred form of power distribution in unidirectional hybrid three-phase rectifiers (UHTR) is 55%Po (rectifier 1) and 45%Po (rectifier 2). For the bidirectional hybrid three-phase rectifiers (BHTR), rectifier 1 preferably takes 90% of Po and 10% of Po is processed by rectifier 2. It is also observed that the UHTR that employ the single-ended primary-inductor converter (SEPIC) or VIENNA converter topologies in rectifier 2 can present sinusoidal input currents with low total harmonic distortion (THD) and high Power Factor (PF), even successfully complying with the international standards. The same can be said about the rectifier that employs a pulse-width (PWM) converter of BOOST topology in rectifier 2. In short, the HTR are interesting because they allow using the GRAETZ full bridge topology in rectifier 1, thus taking advantage of its characteristics, being simple, robust, and reliable. At the same time, the advantages of rectifier 2, i.e., high PF and low THD, are well used. In addition, this article also points out the future direction of research that is still unexplored in the literature, thus giving opportunities for future innovation.

Study of the Influence of Control System Parameters on the Quality of the Input Current of a Three-Phase Power Factor Corrector

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Dmitry A. Sorokin ◽  
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Sergey I. Volskiy ◽  
Jaroslav Dragoun ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Total Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Input Current ◽  
System Operation ◽  
Error Amplifier ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Power Factor Corrector

The paper suggests a control system of a three-phase power factor corrector. The study of the control system operation is carried out and the expressions for calculating the permissible values of error amplifier factors are obtained. The influence of the error amplifier parameters on phase current quality is investigated. The dependence of total harmonic distortion input current on a combination of error amplifier parameters is obtained at a given value of power factor. The conditions under which the total harmonic distortion input current has the minimum value are found out. This article is of interest to power electronics engineers, who are aimed at developing a three-phase power factor corrector.

scholarly journals Elimination of interharmonic currents by a FAP using the technique of compensation global

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Moussa ◽  
Bachir Belmadani ◽  
Ahmed Wahid Belarbi ◽  
Rachid Taleb
Keyword(s):  
Asynchronous Motor ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Electrical Network ◽  
Pwm Inverter ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Source Current ◽  
Quality Of Electrical Energy

<p>This document is a contribution to improve the quality of electrical energy in the distribution network.<br />In this article we will present a method that allows us to clean up in a very considerable way the electrical network of both harmonics and inter harmonics provoked, basically by the ultrafast switches used when controlling a PWM inverter supplying a three-phase asynchronous motor. We notice that this method can be generalized for other loads creating inter-harmonics.<br />This proposed method was simulated using the MATLAB/SIMULINK software and had given remarkable results (there is a considerable reduction in total harmonic distortion (THD) of source current from 29.52% to 0.82%)</p>

scholarly journals Análisis de la calidad de energía eléctrica en una subestación de 300 kVA

2019 ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
Guillermo Miguel Martínez-Rodríguez ◽  
Berenice de Jesús Cruz-Isidro ◽  
Javier Garrido-Melendez ◽  
Jesús Jiménez-Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Parameter ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Measurement Equipment ◽  
Electrical Parameters ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Low Tension

In this research are presented the results of the measurements of the electrical parameters obtained by the three phase analyzer of electrical energy, there was used a methodology based on the own manual of the analyzer equipment, well as the national and international standards as well the IEEE Institute, the CFE company, and books of the subject, in which are stablished the limits and requirements for a good quality of the electrical energy necessary for the user of the electrical service. The contribution covers from the conection of the entry of the analyzer equipment until the instalation to the exit of low tension in the transformer, verifying in the equipment the vectorial diagrams and senoidals for corroborate that their conection be adequate, also were considered the measurements of the security in the instalation of the measurement equipment, throughout the document are mentioned the characteristics and the interpretation of each electrical parameter analyzed.

Power Quality Assessment in a Distribution Network

2009 ◽  
Vol 62-64 ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.A. Adegboye
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Power Factor ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Blue Phases ◽  
Power Quality Disturbances

The paper explores power quality disturbances on a specified section of the distribution network of a Textile Industry in Kaduna State of Nigeria. The 33kV PHCN incoming to the industry is stepped down to 11kV by a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV three-phase transformer. This transformer supplies various 11/.415kV transformers present in the distribution network. Another 11kV PHCN incoming is used in event of any failure from the 33/11kV transformer. The paper focuses on Transformer No. 1, a 150kVA, 11/.415kV three-phase transformer operating at 0.9 power factor, located at printing and dying (P/D) building 1. Majority of the loads on it are inductive. Measurements were taken at the secondary terminal of this transformer by the use of the Harmonitor 3000 power analyzer, which generates the voltage and current waveforms, power factor, voltage and current total harmonic distortion and the apparent power of the red, yellow and blue phases of the transformer. Analyses of these data reveal the disturbances due to harmonics in the phases and neutral of the transformer. The effect of the harmonic current is seen as poor power factor of the transformer. Considering the observations and analyses of the power quality of the transformer 1 (P/D), the paper proposes some recommendations for improving the power quality of the distribution network under study.

Investigating the Quality of Power Supply to a Large Commercial Installation

2011 ◽  
Vol 367 ◽  
pp. 159-165
Author(s):  
B.A. Adegboye ◽  
M.G. Mele
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Holding Company ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Commercial Installation ◽  
Maximum Voltage

The paper investigates the quality of power supply to the Corporate Headquarters of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), PLC, Maitama, Abuja. This was facilitated by the measurements conducted using the harmonitor 3000 power analyzer on the secondary terminals of the two (2) 1000kVA, 11kV three-phase transformers serving the Company. The data on the network consisting of voltages, currents, power factor and harmonic distortion were acquired by the Harmonitor. Analysis of these data shows that there is significantly high variation between the minimum and the maximum voltage and that the phase loads are unbalanced. There is low power factor and the total harmonic distortions (THD) on the phases and neutral are high. The causes of the poor quality of power supply were identified and recommendations proposed taking into cognizance the complexity and sensitivity of the equipment in the network.

scholarly journals A Novel Single-Switch Single-Stage LED Driver with Power Factor Correction and Current Balancing Capability

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1340
Author(s):  
Yih-Her Yan ◽  
Hung-Liang Cheng ◽  
Chun-An Cheng ◽  
Yong-Nong Chang ◽  
Zong-Xun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Power Factor ◽  
High Power ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Power Factor Correction ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Led Driver ◽  
Flyback Converter ◽  
High Power Factor

A novel single-switch single-stage high power factor LED driver is proposed by integrating a flyback converter, a buck–boost converter and a current balance circuit. Only an active switch and a corresponding control circuit are used. The LED power can be adjusted by the control scheme of pulse–width modulation (PWM). The flyback converter performs the function of power factor correction (PFC), which is operated at discontinuous-current mode (DCM) to achieve unity power factor and low total current harmonic distortion (THDi). The buck–boost converter regulates the dc-link voltage to obtain smooth dc voltage for the LED. The current–balance circuit applies the principle of ampere-second balance of capacitors to obtain equal current in each LED string. The steady-state analyses for different operation modes is provided, and the mathematical equations for designing component parameters are conducted. Finally, a 90-W prototype circuit with three LED strings was built and tested. Experimental results show that the current in each LED string is indeed consistent. High power factor and low THDi can be achieved. LED power is regulated from 100% to 25% rated power. Satisfactory performance has proved the feasibility of this circuit.

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