Title :
Comparison of different common passive filter topologies for harmonic mitigation
Author :
Zubi, H.M. ; Dunn, R.W. ; Robinson, F.V.P.
fDate :
Aug. 31 2010-Sept. 3 2010
Abstract :
This paper will present a performance comparison of different common passive harmonic filters for three-phase diode-rectifier front-ends found in adjustable speed drives. The comparison analyzes and discusses the input power factor, input current total harmonic distortion, rectifier voltage regulation, line voltage unbalance sensitivity, size, energy efficiency and cost. The issues related to harmonic-excited parallel or series resonance are addressed, and unbalanced operation performance is investigated. The study is based on detailed analysis and computer simulations.
Keywords :
harmonic distortion; harmonics suppression; passive filters; power factor; power filters; rectifying circuits; variable speed drives; adjustable speed drives; common passive filter topology; computer simulations; energy efficiency; harmonic mitigation; harmonic-excited parallel resonance; input current total harmonic distortion; input power factor; line voltage unbalance sensitivity; rectifier voltage regulation; series resonance; three-phase diode-rectifier front-ends; Harmonic analysis; Low pass filters; Passive filters; Power harmonic filters; Rectifiers; ASD; THD; broadband; drive; filter; harmonic; power factor; rectifier;
Conference_Titel :
Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2010 45th International
Conference_Location :
Cardiff, Wales
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7667-1