Title :
Converter based solution to power quality problems on radial distribution lines
Author :
Van Zyl, Annabelle ; Enslin, Johan H R ; Spée, René
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Stellenbosch Univ., South Africa
Abstract :
In this paper it is shown that the power converter-based power quality manager is a viable solution to power quality problems on radial lines. It is capable of harmonic isolation, improving voltage regulation and flicker compensation simultaneously. These functions can also be implemented independently. The power quality manager is a hybrid device comprising passive components and a power converter. The converter power rating is lower than that required by an equivalent active filter or converter based static VAr compensator
Keywords :
distribution networks; power convertors; power supply quality; power system harmonics; equivalent active filter; flicker compensation; harmonic isolation; power converter; power quality manager; power rating; radial distribution lines; voltage regulation; Active filters; Costs; Energy management; Passive filters; Power harmonic filters; Power quality; Quality management; Shunt (electrical); Voltage control; Voltage fluctuations;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 1995. Thirtieth IAS Annual Meeting, IAS '95., Conference Record of the 1995 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3008-0
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1995.530630
