Investigation on the Work Efficiency of the LC Passive Harmonic Filter Chosen Topologies

Abstract

The use of passive harmonic filters (PHFs) in an electrical system is in most cases for the fundamental harmonic reactive power compensation and harmonics mitigation. In comparison to other filters applied to improve the power quality, such as the shunt active power filter or hybrid active power filter, their main advantages are the low investment costs and easy applicability in low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems. However, their installation demands a deep analysis of the electrical system as well as a thorough knowledge of the topology to be installed. Their work efficiency is influenced by the parameters of the electrical system (grid, load, and filter itself) which must be well-known before installation. The aim of this paper is to present an investigation on the work efficiency of the LC passive harmonic filter chosen topologies. The PHFs are investigated in the frequency domain through their impedance versus frequency characteristics as well as in the time domain through an electrical system. A comparative study between filters is also considered. The investigations on the case examples of PHFs are based on simulations and some laboratory studies are also presented.