EE551 Spring 2020 Project 3 Due Monday 31 August

Ee551 Spring 2020project 3 Due Monday 31 August 2020

Explain the difference between True power factor, Displacement power factor, and Distortion power factor. Draw waveforms of the four cases below and state what is the True pf in each case:

1. Displacement pf = 1 and Distortion pf = 1
2. Displacement pf
3. Displacement pf = 1 and Distortion pf
4. Displacement pf

Write the equation defining Total Harmonic Distortion of Voltage (THDv) and Current (THDi), explain them, and describe what they indicate about power quality.

Explain and briefly summarize the application of IEEE standard 519 for harmonic limits in electric power systems.

Simulate a three-phase six-pulse Voltage Source Converter (VSC) operating as a rectifier and feeding a resistive DC load of 1MW at 10kV DC. The rectifier is supplied from the secondary side of a three-phase 1.5MW, 33/11kV, delta-wye transformer with a short circuit level of 200 MVA and an X/R ratio of 10. The transformer's primary side is fed from an ideal 50Hz, 33kV, 3 MVA generator through a feeder with impedance 0.1 + j0.6 Ω per phase.

• Plot the transformer secondary side line currents and voltages for all three phases.
• Plot the harmonic spectrum of the transformer secondary side line currents.
• Determine the Total Harmonic Distortion of the secondary line currents (THDi).
• Place a three-phase grounded wye harmonic series LC filter (between the transformer and the rectifier) to filter out the 5th and 7th harmonics generated by the converter. Assume the filter capacitors provide a reactive power of 0.4 MVars per phase.
• With the filter in place, plot the rectifier input line currents and the transformer secondary side line currents for all three phases.
• Plot the harmonic spectrum of the rectifier input line currents and the transformer secondary side line currents with the filter installed.
• Calculate the THDi of both the rectifier input line currents and the transformer secondary side line currents after filtering.
• Plot the filter effectiveness ratio up to the 9th harmonic.
• Assuming the transformer short circuit level drops to 50 MVA and using the same filter, repeat parts (5) to (8) and comment on any shifts observed in the designed series resonant point. Submit your work as a PowerPoint presentation along with all simulation files created using the Plecs program.

Paper For Above instruction

Power quality is a crucial aspect of modern electrical power systems, significantly impacting the efficiency, reliability, and lifespan of electrical equipment. This paper explores key concepts regarding power factor and power quality metrics, particularly in the context of high-power electronics interfacing with power systems. It also examines the application of IEEE standards for harmonic mitigation through a detailed simulation of a Voltage Source Converter (VSC) and passive harmonic filters.

Understanding Power Factor and Power Quality Metrics

Power factor (PF) definitions are fundamental to understanding how effectively electrical power is being converted into useful work. True power factor (TPF) accounts for both the displacement between voltage and current waveforms and the harmonic content within the current. It is mathematically expressed as the ratio of real power (P) to apparent power (S). Displacement power factor (DPF) relates solely to the phase difference between the fundamental voltage and current components, assuming purely sinusoidal waveforms. Harmonic distortions cause the distortion power factor (DistPF) to differ from unity, reflecting the harmonic content's impact on the overall power system.

Waveform analysis illustrates these concepts. When load currents are sinusoidal and in phase with voltages, both displacement and true power factors are unity (1). Introducing nonlinear loads results in a phase shift (displacement factor decreases) and harmonic distortions (distortion power factor decreases). These effects are depicted through waveforms demonstrating how harmonic distortions manifest as additional frequencies overlaying fundamental signals.

Mathematical Definitions and Power Quality Implications

The Total Harmonic Distortion of Voltage (THDv) and Current (THDi) quantify harmonic distortions. They are defined as:

THD_v = ( √(V_2² + V_3² + V_4² + ... + V_n²) ) / V_1
THD_i = ( √(I_2² + I_3² + I_4² + ... + I_n²) ) / I_1

where V_1 and I_1 are the fundamental frequency components, and V_n and I_n represent the harmonic components. These indices gauge the quality of power supply; high THDi can lead to equipment overheating, misoperation, and increased losses, indicating poor power quality.

IEEE Standard 519 and Harmonic Constraints

IEEE Standard 519 provides limits on harmonic voltages and currents in power systems to ensure equipment interoperability and system reliability. Its application involves setting permissible harmonic distortion levels, often dependent on the system's short-circuit capacity. The standard recommends that harmonic voltages should not exceed specified percentages of fundamental voltages, and harmonic currents should stay within limits proportionate to the system capacity. Protocol adherence minimizes harmonic interactions, reduces resonances, and ensures stable operation of power systems with nonlinear loads.

Simulation of VSC with Passive Harmonic Filters

The simulation involves a comprehensive model starting from the generator to the rectifier stage. The primary source is an ideal generator supplying a 33 kV, 3 MVA, 50Hz system, feeding a secondary through a feeder with known impedance. The secondary supplies a large 1.5 MW, 11 kV delta-wye transformer, which then delivers power via a six-pulse VSC rectifier to a resistive DC load of 1 MW at 10 kV.

Initial simulations plot the line voltages and currents on the transformer secondary, analyzing the harmonic spectrum and calculating the THDi. Harmonics are generated by the six-pulse rectifier due to its non-linear operation, primarily producing 5th and 7th harmonics. These harmonic currents distort the waveform, degrading power quality. The harmonic spectrum analysis reveals the harmonic amplitudes, while the calculation of THDi indicates the extent of distortion.

To mitigate these harmonics, a passive LC filter is introduced. The filter is designed with reactivity to each phase’s 0.4 MVar reactive power capacity. The filter's harmonic series resonant frequency is tailored to target the dominant 5th and 7th harmonics, exploiting the series resonance phenomenon for effective attenuation.

Post-filter simulations show significant harmonic reduction in input currents and transformer secondary currents. The harmonic spectrum demonstrates a marked decrease in the 5th and 7th harmonics. Correspondingly, THDi values are reduced, indicating enhanced power quality. The effectiveness ratio depicts the harmonic suppression's efficiency across harmonic orders up to the 9th.

Finally, the analysis is repeated with a lower short circuit capacity transformer (50 MVA) to observe shifts in the resonant frequency and harmonic filter performance. Changes in the system's impedance impact the filter's resonant behavior, sometimes requiring redesigning the filter to maintain optimal harmonic suppression.

Conclusion

The simulation results underscore the importance of harmonic filtering in power systems with non-linear loads. Properly designed passive filters aligned with IEEE standards can significantly enhance power quality by reducing harmonic distortion levels. System impedance variations influence filter effectiveness, necessitating adaptive designs to sustain harmonic suppression in different operating conditions. Overall, integrating harmonic mitigation strategies is vital for resilient, efficient power system operation in an era increasingly dominated by power electronic devices.

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