ABSTRACT
In this research paper, an Advanced Harmonic Filter (AHF) is designed and implemented for variable frequency drives of 55 kW rating. The AHF consists of a line reactor (Lo) and a Double Tuned Filter (DTF) to mitigate the 5th and 11th order harmonics of the drive current. The performance of AHF is verified using the MATLAB/Simulink platform. The complete design has been validated with experimental results and reasonable reduction of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is observed. The prototype is in good agreement with the IEEE 519–2014 standard limits. Also, the electrical and thermal test results of the AHF are showed.
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L. Ashok Kumar
L. Ashok Kumar was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from San Diego State University, California. He is a recipient of BHAVAN fellowship from Indo US Science and Technology Forum. His current research focuses on Integration of Renewable Energy Systems in the Smart Grid and Wearable Electronics. He has 3 years of industrial experience and 19 years of academic and research experiences. He has authored 11 books in his areas of interest. He has published 153 technical papers in International and National Journals and presented 147 papers in National and International Conferences. He has completed 26 Government of India funded projects and currently 7 projects are under progress. Ashok Kumar has 12 patents to his credit. He completed his graduate programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Madras and his post-graduation from PSG College of Technology, India.
V. Indragandhi
V. Indragandhi completed B.E in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bharadhidasan University in the year 2004. She received M.E in Power Electronics and Drives from Anna University and awarded Gold Medal for the achievement of University first rank. Subsequently, she is awarded with doctorate of philosophy at Anna University, Chennai in the year 2015.At present she is serving as an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering, VIT, Vellore, Tamilnadu. She has been engaged in research work for the past 10 years in the area of Smart Grid, Power Electronics, soft computing techniques and Renewable Energy Systems.
Steffi Pius
Steffi Pius received her B.Tech., degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. She completed her M.Tech degree in Power Electronics and Drives. Her research includes Power Electronics, Electric Drives and Control, Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Storage Systems.