A Fuzzy based PV-APF Controller for Mitigation of Current Harmonics

  • Authors

    • M Naga Chaitanya
    • D Rajesh
    • K Sujith
    • R Santhoshi
    • B Phanendra
    2018-02-09
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.8.16404
  • Current Harmonics, THD, Solar System, Power Quality and MPPT

  • Abstract

    This paper proposes a concept of Fuzzy based Active Power Filter for mitigating current harmonics in interconnected PV-Grid system. The PV array is connected to the utility grid by using a boost converter and a voltage source converter. For this, a three phase three wire system operated by non-linear load is considered. The increased harmonic content leads to increase in losses, decrease in power factor and many adverse effects. A Fuzzy based instantaneous PQ theory control technique is proposed in this paper for better harmonic compensation. This proposed system is tested and verified using Matlab/Simulink. The results obtained in both PI and fuzzy based APF systems are compared in the aspects of THD and active power.

     

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    Naga Chaitanya, M., Rajesh, D., Sujith, K., Santhoshi, R., & Phanendra, B. (2018). A Fuzzy based PV-APF Controller for Mitigation of Current Harmonics. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(1.8), 210-213. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.8.16404

    Received date: 2018-07-28

    Accepted date: 2018-07-28

    Published date: 2018-02-09