Design and Simulation of Power Quality Improvement System for Low Voltage Distribution Networks in Uganda.
The design of reliable power filters that mitigate current and voltage harmonics to meet the power quality requirements of the utility grid is a major requirement of present-day power systems. In this project, a detailed systematic approach to design a universal active power filter for power quality...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Kabale University
2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2340 |
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| Summary: | The design of reliable power filters that mitigate current and voltage harmonics to meet the power quality requirements of the utility grid is a major requirement of present-day power systems. In this project, a detailed systematic approach to design a universal active power filter for power quality enhancement is discussed. The detailed universal active power filter shall be designed and simulated for balanced nonlinear loads using MATLAB/Simulink. The simulation results are intended to indicate that the proposed filter can minimise the harmonic distortion to a level below that deployed by the institute of electrical and electronics engineers (IEEE) standard, which say that THD in a network should not exceed 5%.This project focused on enhancing power quality in low voltage distribution networks at the point of common coupling (PPC) through the design and simulation of a universal active filter system. By combining shunt and series active filters, this hybrid approach addresses both current and voltage distortions, including harmonic currents, reactive power, voltage sags, and swells. [1] The effectiveness of proposed system will be validated through detailed simulations using MATLAB/Simulink software. The goal is to provide a comprehensive solution that improves power quality, protects sensitive equipment, and enhances overall system efficiency. |
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