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12 articles for “APF- Active power filter”
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Control Strategies for Shunt Active Power Filters in Total Harmonic Distortion Reduction: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: This paperwork presents a single-phase shunt active power filter to reduce total harmonic distortion.Harmonic pollution in the power system has increased significantly because of the widespread usage of nonlinearsingle phase power electronic equipment on the low voltage side. For electrical engineers, improving powerquality has emerged as their greatest obstacle. A single-phase shunt active power filter was constructed inMATLAB/SIMULINK using a voltage supply inverter and a hysteresis current regulator. The performance …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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A Novel Improved Model of Three-phase Shunt Active Power Filter using Adaptive Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithm in Aircraft Power Utility of 400 Hz
Abstract: A new improved model of aircraft shunt filter has been proposed in this paper. The shunt active power filter model has been improved using Adaptive Tabu Search Algorithm and Genetic Algorithm. ATS algorithm has been used to obtain the optimum value of parameters of the PI controller; whereas Genetic Algorithm has been used to find the optimum value of filter inductor used in active filter. The new improved model of …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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HCC Based Hybrid Shunt Active Filter to Reduce the Harmonics Due to Switching Surges
Abstract: This paper deals with the hysteresis current control based hybrid shunt active filter to reduce the harmonics produced by frequent switching of industrial loads in distribution system. The main harmonic sources of distribution lines are the non linear loads and frequent switching of industrial loads. The harmonics due to non linear loads can be controlled by passive filters. The switching surges are dynamic and its magnitude dies out quickly. Hence …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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APF for Mitigation of Current Harmonics with p–q and Id–Iq Control Strategies using PI Controller
Abstract: Due to a large amount of non-linear power electronic equipments, impact and fluctuating loads (such as that ofarc furnace, heavy merchant mill and electric locomotive, etc), problems of power quality have become moreand more serious with each passing day, as a result Active power filter (APF) gains much more attention due toexcellent harmonic compensation. But still the performance of the active filter seems to be in contradictions withdifferent control strategies. …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2-3, 2011 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Survey of Advanced Control Techniques for Active Power Filters in Grid Integration
Abstract: Active power filters (APFs) can increase power quality, dependability, and stability on power utilities by compensating for harmonic and reactive current components in power supplies. The performance and stability of active power filters are greatly enhanced by the control strategies used with them. When these two crucial elements start to compete, it is impossible to achieve both unity power factor (UPF) and flawless correction of current harmonics. A systematic review …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Literature Review and Research Gaps in Power Quality Enhancement: From Conventional Methods to Intelligent Solutions
Abstract: Power quality (PQ) has become a critical concern in modern electrical power systems due to the rapid integration of renewable energy sources, proliferation of power electronic devices, and increasing sensitivity of loads. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review and research gap analysis of power quality enhancement techniques, ranging from conventional approaches to emerging intelligent solutions. Traditional methods, including passive filters, capacitor banks, and synchronous condensers, have been widely employed …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Machine Analysis and Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–80 Read article
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Intelligent Power Quality Enhancement Strategies for PV-Integrated Smart Distribution Networks: A State-of-the-Art Review
Abstract: The rapid integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into modern power distribution networks has introduced significant challenges related to power quality. Issues such as voltage fluctuations, harmonic distortion, flicker, and reactive power imbalance arise due to the intermittent and nonlinear nature of solar energy generation. This paper presents a concise literature review of various power quality enhancement techniques employed in PV-integrated networks. Key approaches include the use of active power filters …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–53 Read article
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Application of AI Techniques in Three-phase Shunt Active Power Filter in Unbalanced and Distorted Supply Conditions
Abstract: This paper deals with a new improved model of the shunt active power filter having the control scheme using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) technique in unbalanced and distorted supply system. In this paper, three soft computing techniques viz; Genetic algorithm, Fuzz logic, neural network are used. The simulation results using MATLAB model confirm that combination of these algorithms together create an optimum system, which clearly proves the effectiveness of the …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Active Power Filter for Aircraft System
Abstract: Sinusoidal current control approach for extracting reference currents for shunt lively energy filters were modified using genetic algorithm and its performances had been compared. The acute evaluation of comparison of the repayment functionality based on THD and speedwell be finished, and pointers may be given for the selection of method for use. The simulated effects the usage of MATLAB version are shown, and they will undoubtedly prove the significance of …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Solution of Different Problems Related to Active Power Filter Design Using Python
Abstract: ABSTRACTThere are a variety of problems that lead to problems of rising losses and degradation in power quality in AC due to harmonic distortions, voltage sag, voltage spike, flicker, voltage swell, voltage fluctuations, noise and voltage imbalance. In this paper, different problems are analysed and based on their circuit type, input and output value of voltage and current VSI circuit is designed to increase performance in the system. In AC …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Comparative Study of ANN and Traditional Control Techniques based Active Shunt Power Filter for 400 Hz Aircraft Electric Power System
Abstract: Sinusoidal current control strategy for extracting reference current for shunt active power filters have been modified using artificial neural network (ANN) and its performances have been compared too. The acute analysis of comparison of the compensation capability is based upon THD, speedwell and recommendations will be given for the choice of technique to be used. The simulated results using MATLAB model are shown in this paper, and they will undoubtedly …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Simulation and Performance Based Comparison of Artificial Intelligence Based Shunt Active Power Filter in High Frequency Aircraft System for Power Quality Improvement
Abstract: Synchronous reference frame strategy for extracting reference currents for shunt active power filters have been optimized by using fuzzy logic control and adaptive tabu search algorithm respectively; their performances have been compared. The acute analysis of comparison of the compensation capability based on THD and speed will be done and recommendations will be given for the choice of technique to be used. The simulated results using MATLAB model are shown …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 32–41 Read article