Title :
Utilizing the nonlinearity of a magnetic core inductor as a source of variable reactive power compensation in electric power systems
Author :
Huzayyin, Ahmed A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Toronto, Toronto
Abstract :
This paper attempts to present a rough sketch of the idea of using the nonlinearity of a ferromagnetic core inductor as a source of variable reactive power compensation in a power system. The theory behind the idea is presented as well as a sample implementation of it.
Keywords :
compensation; ferromagnetic materials; inductors; reactive power; electric power systems; ferromagnetic core inductor; reactive power compensation; Coils; Inductance; Inductors; Magnetic cores; Magnetic fields; Magnetic materials; Magnetization; Permeability; Power systems; Reactive power;
Conference_Titel :
Student Paper, 2008 Annual IEEE Conference
Conference_Location :
Aalborg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2156-5
DOI :
10.1109/AISPC.2008.4460569
