An evaluation of the real-time compensation of fictitious power in electric energy networks

The authors present a fictitious power theory derived specifically for real time fictitious power compensator control. Fictitious power is defined as that component of apparent (loading) power which does not contribute to active power. The original instantaneous power theory is reviewed and evaluated against the original classic theory of active power and active current. The two theories are integrated. The revised instantaneous power theory is illustrated with simulated and experimental waveforms and the advantages over previous theories are pointed out