Title
Comparative analysis of techniques for the limitation of compensation currents in multifunctional grid-tied inverters
Date Issued
2021
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Paulo Bonaldo J.
Lessa Tofoli F.
Vitor Arantes Monteiro R.
Publisher(s)
Elsevier Ltd
Abstract
Multifunctional grid-tied inverters (MFGTIs) are capable of not only injecting the energy generated by renewable energy sources into the ac grid, but also performing other distinct tasks that include reactive power and harmonic compensation, as well as voltage support. For this purpose, reference currents must be generated to separate the current components associated with the energy injection and disturbance compensation. However, the inverter power capacity may not be high enough so that it is possible to perform both functions simultaneously. Thus, it is necessary to ensure that the primary objective regarding the injection of active power is accomplished, also limiting the capacity to mitigate power quality disturbances in terms of the maximum amplitude or rms value of the ac current. In this context, this work analyzes four control strategies for the limitation of currents in MFGTIs considering key aspects such as performance and power quality indices at the point of common coupling (PCC). Both simulation and experimental results are presented and thoroughly discussed so that it is possible to establish a fair comparison among the assessed approaches used to limit the power processed by the inverter according to the rated capacity and improve the grid power quality.
Volume
126
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Ingeniería eléctrica, Ingeniería electrónica Ingeniería de sistemas y comunicaciones
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85094116687
Source
International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
ISSN of the container
01420615
Sponsor(s)
This work was supported in part by the National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) through processes 424853/2016-7 and 311332/2018-8, São Paulo Research Foundation ( FAPESP ) under Grant 2017/22629-9 .
Sources of information: Directorio de Producción Científica Scopus