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Title: An algorithm for optimal sizing of the capacitor banks under non-sinusoidal and unbalanced conditions
Authors: Balci, ME
Abdel Aleem, SHE
Zobaa, AF
Sakr, S
Keywords: Unbalanced conditions;Nonsinusoidal conditions;Power quality;Power systems harmonics
Issue Date: 2014
Publisher: Bentham Science
Citation: Recent Advances in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 7(2): 116 - 122, (2014)
Abstract: In non-sinusoidal and unbalanced systems, optimal sizing of the capacitor banks is not a straightforward task as in sinusoidal and balanced systems. In this paper, by means of qualitative and quantitative analysis, it is interpreted that the classical capacitor selection algorithm widely implemented in Reactive Power Control (RPC) relays does not achieve optimal power factor improvement in non-sinusoidal and unbalanced systems. Accordingly, a computationally efficient algorithm is proposed to find the optimal capacitor bank for smart RPC relays. It is further shown in a simulated test case by using Matlab software that the proposed algorithm provides better power factor improvement when compared with the classical algorithm. It is also figured out from the simulation results that both algorithms cause almost the same harmonic distortion and unbalance deterioration levels in the system.
URI: http://www.eurekaselect.com/124911/article
http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/11110
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2352096507666140925202729
ISSN: 2352-0965
2352-0973
Appears in Collections:Dept of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Research Papers

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