Comparison of power definitions for reactive power compensation in nonsinusoidal conditions


Balci M. E., HOCAOĞLU M. H.

2004 11th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, Lake Placid, NY, United States Of America, 12 - 15 September 2004, pp.519-524 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Lake Placid, NY
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Page Numbers: pp.519-524
  • Keywords: Harmonic, Nonsinusoidal conditions, Power definitions, Power quality, VAr compensation
  • İstanbul Ticaret University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Since the beginning of the power systems, harmonic distortion have been existed due to nonlinear equipments such as; generators, transformers motors etc. Moreover, harmonic pollution on power systems has dramatically increased in parallel with large proliferation of power electronic devices. Consequently, the reactive power compensation in nonsinusoidal conditions became one of the most important problems in power systems. This paper presents a comparison on widely accepted power definitions in a simple single phase circuits with nonsinusoidal waveforms of voltage and/or currents by giving particular emphasis to the reactive power compensation. © 2004 IEEE.