Analysis of the Impact of Volt/VAR Control on Harmonics Content and Alternative Harmonic Mitigation Methods

Krzysztof Lowczowski (), Jaroslaw Gielniak, Zbigniew Nadolny and Magdalena Udzik
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Krzysztof Lowczowski: Institute of Electric Power Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3A, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
Jaroslaw Gielniak: Institute of Electric Power Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3A, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
Zbigniew Nadolny: Institute of Electric Power Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3A, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
Magdalena Udzik: Institute of Electric Power Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3A, 60-965 Poznan, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 22, 1-26

Abstract: This article presents information about harmonic distortion and resonance in distribution networks. The theory behind harmonics and resonance is presented. Examples from the literature and the results of power quality measurements, as well as the authors’ experiences connected with significant changes in harmonic distortions, are presented. The harmonic resonance phenomenon is explained, and the risk of resonance in a distribution system network is highlighted. Attention is paid to the connection of a new power plant to the network; however, other risks, e.g., those connected to network reconfiguration, are also highlighted. Further simulation case studies are presented to show interactions between volt/VAR control and harmonic distortion. Simulations consider a few scenarios: impact of voltage change on impedance characteristics and resulting harmonics amplitudes, the impact of a capacitor on impedance characteristics, and the impact of network expansion on harmonic distortion. The final part presents alternative, low-cost harmonics mitigation methods. The concept of the utilization of phase-shifting transformers for two twin-type 1 MW plants located next to each other is verified by on-site measurement. The concept of adapting the harmonics spectrum of new devices to impedance characteristics is presented. Finally, an alternative concept for active mitigation of harmonics under resonance conditions is provided. The concept is based on the reactive power correction in order to change the harmonics phase shift. A comparison of harmonic mitigation methods and general recommendations are provided. Further research is outlined.

Keywords: harmonics/distortion; THD; resonance; PQ quality; phase shift (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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