IRJET- A Comparative Study of Control Algorithms for DSTATCOM for Harmonic Elimination and Reactive Power Compensation

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A Comparative Study of Control Algorithms for DSTATCOM for
Harmonic Elimination and Reactive Power Compensation
Ms.Heena Parveen
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for women
Chapel road, Abids, Hyderabad
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Abstract—In this paper, two different control algorithms forDSTATCOMarepresented.The evaluationofdifferentmethods
is made to derive reference source current signals from the load current to generate the switching pulses for IGBTs of the VSC
of the DSTATCOM for harmonic elimination and reactive power compensation. These methods are Back Propagation(BP)
control algorithm and Synchronous Reference Frame(SRF)Theory. Back Propagation(BP) control algorithm is based on
extraction of the fundamental weighted value of active and reactive powercomponentsofloadcurrents whicharerequiredfor
the estimation for reference source current and SRF theory is based on the transformation of currents in synchronously
rotating dq frame. Back propagation control algorithm and SRF theory based DSTATCOM are simulated with MATLAB using
SIMULINK for linear and non linear loads. Here linear load used is three phase series RL load and non linear loads are three
phase uncontrolled rectifier with RL load. The performance of DSTATCOM is studied with the proposedcontrol algorithmsfor
various types of loads
Keywords- Back propagation(BP) control algorithm, SRF theory harmonics,reactive power compensation, power quality
1. INTRODUCTION
In present day distribution systems, major power consumption has been in reactive loads, such as fans,
pumps, etc. These loads draw lagging power-factor currentsandthereforegiverisetoreactivepowerburdeninthe
distribution system. Excessive reactive power demand increases feeder losses and reduces active power flow
capability of the distribution system. Power quality in distribution systems affects all the connected electrical and
electronics equipments. It is a measure of deviations in voltage, current, frequency of a particular system and
associated components. In recent years, use of power converters in adjustable speed drives, power supplies etc is
continuously increasing.
This equipment draws harmonics currents from AC mains and increases the supply demands. These loads
can be grouped as linear (lagging power factor loads), nonlinear (current or voltage source type of harmonic
generating loads), unbalanced and mixed types of loads. Some of power quality problems associated with these
loads include harmonics, high reactive power burden, load unbalancing, voltage variation etc. The presence of
harmonics in the power system cause greater power loss in distribution, interference problem in communication
system and, sometimes results in operation failure of electronic equipment’s.
A DSTATCOM is a device which is used in an AC distribution system where, harmonic current mitigation,
reactive current compensation and load balancing are necessary. The device is shunt connected to the power
distributionnetwork.Ingeneral,theDSTATCOMcanprovidepowerfactorcorrection,harmonicscompensationand
load balancing. The major advantages of DSTATCOM compared with a conventional staticVAR compensator(SVC)
include the ability to generate the rated current at virtually any network voltage, better dynamic response andthe
use of a relatively small capacitor on the DC bus.
The performance of DSTATCOM depends on the control algorithm used for extraction of reference current
components. Some of these control algorithms are Instantaneous reactive power theory, Synchronous reference
frame theory, Adaline based neural network and Back Propagation control.

In this paper, two different control algorithms used for the control of a DSTATCOM is analyzed and the
performance of a DSTATCOM is studied through design and simulation.
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A voltage source converter (VSC)-based DSTATCOM is connected to athreephaseacmainsfeedingthreephase
linear/nonlinear loads with internal grid impedance which is shown in Fig.1. The performance of DSTATCOM
depends upon the accuracy of harmonic current detection.Forreducingrippleincompensatingcurrents,thetuned
values of interfacing inductors (Lf ) are connected at the ac output of the VSC. The DSTATCOM currents (icabc) are
injected as required compensating currents to cancel the reactive power components and harmonics of the load
currents so that loading due to reactive power component/ harmonics is reduced on the distribution system.The
voltage and current rating of the required compensation decides the rating of the switches.
The selection of the DC bus voltage, DC bus capacitor, AC inductors in the following sections and the obtained
values are shown in appendix
Fig. 1. Schematic diagram of VSC-based DSTATCOM
2.1. DC Capacitor Voltage
The value of DC bus voltage (Vdc) depends on the PCC voltage and its must be greater than amplitude of the
AC mains voltage for successful PWM control of VSC of DSTATCOM. For a three-phase VSC, the DC bus voltage is
defined as,
3*
22
m
V
V LL
dc  (1)
Vsb
Vsc
Vsa
iLc
iLb
iLa
isc
isb
isa
3-
PHASE
AC
SOURC
E
C
B
A 3-PHASE
LINEAR/
NON
LINEAR
LOAD
Lf
C
Vdc
CONTROLLER
Vsa Vsb Vsc isa isb isc iLa iLb
iLc

Where m is the modulation index and is considered as 1 and LLV is the AC line output voltage of DSTATCOM.
2.2. DC Bus Capacitor
The design of the DC bus capacitor is governed by the depression in the DC bus voltage upon the application of the
loads and rise in the DC bus voltage on removal of the loads. Using the principle of energy conservation, the
equation governing Cdc is as,
22
)4.1()8.1(
**)2
2
(
MM
dc
VV
CYCLETIMEPERIOONOOFCYCLESX
X
C



(2)
Where X is rating of converter and Vm is peak value of phase voltage
2.3 AC Inductor
The selection of the AC inductance depends on the ripple current, icr and switching frequency fs, The AC
inductance is given as,
(3)
3. COMPARISON OF CONTROL ALGORITHM
The performance of DSTATCOMdependsonthecontrolalgorithmusedforextractionofreference sourcecurrent
components. In this paper, Backpropagation(BP)controlalgorithmandSynchronousreferenceframe (SRF)theory
techniques are used to extract reference source currents components.
3.1 Back-Propagation Control Algorithm
Fig.2 shows the block diagram of the BP training algorithm for the estimation of reference source currents
through the weighted value of load active power andreactive powercurrent components. In this algorithm[1],the
phase PCC voltages (Vsa, Vsb, and Vsc), source currents (isa, isb, and isc), load currents (iLa, iLb, and iLc) and dc bus
voltage (Vdc) are required for the extraction of referencesourcecurrents (i*sa,i*sb,andi*sc).Therearetwoprimary
modes for the operation of this algorithm: The first one is a feed forward, and the second is the BP of error or
supervised learning[2]
3.2 Synchronous Reference Frame Method
SRF theory is based on the transformation of currents in synchronously rotating dq frame.Fig.3showsthebasic
building blocks of this theory[4]. Sensed inputs Vsa, Vsb, and Vsc and iLa, iLb, and iLc are fed to the controller. Voltage
signals are processed by a phase-locked loop (PLL) to generate unit voltage templates (sine and cosine signals).
Current signals are transformed to dq frame, where these signals are filtered and transformed back to abc frame
(isa, isb, and isc), which are fed to a sinusoidal PWM signal generator to generate signal switching signals fed to the
DSTATCOM.
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2
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
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4. SIMULATION OF DSTATCOM
The parameters are given in appendix. The basic simulation model consists of a source, load, DSTATCOM and
control block. The linear load connected is a combination of resistance andinductance inseries foreachphaseand
the nonlinear load are three phase uncontrolled and half controlled rectifier with RL load. This DSTATCOM is
simulated with the above described Back propagation control algorithm and Synchronous
Reference Frame theory.
4.1 Without DSTATCOM
The simulation is carried out without connecting DSTATCOM to the system with a linear and nonlinear loads.
4.1.1 Linear Load
The output waveforms are shown in Fig.4(a,b and c) shows the Source currents, PCCvoltages,andLoadcurrentsof
a without DSTATCOM in case of linear load condition.
4.1.2 Nonlinear Load
4.1.2.1 Three phase Uncontrolled rectifier with RL load
The output waveforms are shown in Fig.5 (a,b and c) shows theSourcecurrents,PCCvoltages,andLoadcurrentsof
system without DSTATCOM in case of nonlinear load condition
Fig.2 Block diagram of the reference current extraction using Back Propagation control algorithm
S1
S4
S3
S6
S5
S2
Vte
Vde
WP
Wq
LPF1/3
1/3 LPF
iLa iLb
iLc
iLa
iLb
iLc
iLa
iLb
iLc
WP
ILap=Wo+iLaUap+iLbUbp+ilcUcp
ZP=f(ILap)
Iap1=W01+WapZap+WapZbp+WcpZcp
Wap1=f(ILap) ILaq1=W01+
iLaUaq+iLbUbq+ilcUcq Z=f(ILaq)
Iaq1=W01+WaqZaq+WaqZbq+WcqZcq Waq1=f(ILaq1)
Wq
Wp Estimation
of phase’B weighted value of Wbp1 and Wbq1
Wq
Wp
Estimation of phase’C weighted valueofWcp1 andWcq1
Wq
+
+
+
+
+
+
WLqA
WLpA
Vt
Vdc
PI CONTROLLER
LPF
PI CONTROLLER
K
K
r
Uaq Ubq Ucq
Uap Ubp
Ucp
Wsqt
Wspt
Vdc*
+
+
+
+
GENARATION OF
GATING PULSES
Estimation
of unit
templates
Vsa Vsb Vsc

Fig.3 Block diagram of the control algorithm using Synchronous Reference Frame Method
Fig.4 Outputs waveforms of linear load(without DSTATCOM)(a) Source currents,(b) PCC voltages,(c) Load currents
Fig.5 Outputs waveforms of non linear load
(a) Source currents,(b) PCC voltages,(c) Load currents
(without DSTATCOM)
isc*
isb*
isa*
Switching
Signal to
VSI
iqdc
iddc
isa isb isc
Vsa Vsb Vsc
SinCos
Iq
Id
Ibeta
Ialpha
isc
isb
isa
3-Phase to 2-Phase
clark’s
transformation
Park’s
transformation
LPF
LPF
PLL
Reverse Park’s
and Clark’s
transformation
Hysteresis based
PWM Current
Controller

(a)
(b)
Fig.6 Waveforms and harmonic spectra of (a) source current of phase “a,” (b) PCC voltage of phase “a,” under
nonlinear load (Without DSTATCOM
THD calculation of source current and PCC voltage of phase A is as shown in Fig. 6(a) and 6(b)
respectively. As seen the magnitude of source current is 44.85A and its THD is 21.60%. Similarly the magnitude
of PCC voltage of phase A is 330.5V and its THD is 11.09%.
4.2 WITH DSTATCOM
4.2.1 Back Propagation Control Algorithm
Now the DSTATCOM is connected as shown in Fig.1. The performance of the BP algorithm in the time
domain for the three phase DSTATCOM is studied for PFC and ZVR modes of operation under linear andnonlinear
loads.
4.2.1.1 Performance of DSTATCOM in ZVR Mode
In ZVR mode, the amplitude of the PCC voltage is regulated to the reference amplitude by injecting extra
leading reactive power component

4.2.1.1.1 Linear Load
Fig.7 Output waveforms (Back propagation control) of
Linear Load(a) Source current, (b)PCC voltages, (c)Loadscurrents (ZVR mode)
Fig.8 DC Link voltage (Back propagation control) of
Linear Load (ZVR mode)
Fig.9 Amplitude of PCC Voltage(ZVR mode)
Fig.7 shows the source current, PCC voltage, and load currents. Here load draws a current of 19.6 amps in each
phase.Fig.8 shows the DC link voltage of DSTATCOM. Here DC link voltage is maintained at 700V. Fig.9 shows the
amplitude of PCC Voltage which is maintained at 340V equal to supply voltage.

4.2.1.1.2 Nonlinear Load
Fig.10 Output waveforms (Back propagation control) of Non Linear Load (a) Source current, (b)PCC voltages, (c)Loads
current (ZVR mode)
Fig.10 shows the PCC voltage, load currents, and source currents.
(a)
(b)
Fig .11 Waveforms and harmonic spectra of (a) PCC voltage of phase “a,” (b) source current of phase “a,” in ZVR mode
The harmonic spectra of the phase “a” voltage at PCC, and source current are shown in Fig 11(a)–(b). The
THDs of the phase “a” at PCC voltage, source current, load current are observed to be 3.10%, and 3.85%
respectively. The amplitude of the three phase voltages is regulated from 330.4to338.9Vundernonlinearloads.It

may be seen that the harmonic distortions of the source current and PCC voltage are withintheIEEE-519standard
limit of 5%. TableIshowsthesummarizedsimulationresultsdemonstratingtheperformanceofDSTATCOM.These
results show satisfactory performance of DSTATCOM for harmonic elimination of nonlinear loads.
4.2.1.2 Performance of DSTATCOM in PFC Mode
The dynamic performance of a VSC-based DSTATCOM is studied for PFC mode under linear and nonlinear
loads conditions
4.2.1.2.1 Linear Load
Fig.12 Output waveforms (Back propagation control) of Linear Load (a) Source current, (b)PCC voltages, (c)Loads currents(PFC mode)
4.2.1.2.2 Nonlinear Load
Fig.13 Output waveforms (Back propagation control) of Non Linear(Uncontrolled) Load (a) Source current, (b)PCC voltages, (c)Loads
currents in PFC mode

(a)
(b)
Fig .14 Waveforms and harmonic spectra of (a) PCC voltage of phase “a,” (b) source current of phase “a,” under nonlinear load(With
DSTATCOM) in PFC mode
The waveforms of non linear load for the phase “a” voltage at PCC(Vsa), source current (isa),andloadcurrent(iLa)
are shown in Fig. 14(a)–(b), respectively. The total harmonic distortion (THD) of the phase “a” at PCC voltage and
source current are found to be 2.50%, and 3.43% , respectively. It is observed that the DSTATCOM is able to
perform the function of harmonic elimination with high precision.
4.2.2 Synchronous Reference Frame (SRF)Theory
4.2.2.1 Linear Load
Fig.15 Output waveforms (SRF theory) of Linear Load with DSTATCOM (a) Source current, (b)PCC voltages, (c)Loads currents

4.2.2.2 Nonlinear Load
Fig.16 Output waveforms (SRF theory) of Non Linear Load with DSTATCOM(a) Source current, (b)PCC voltages, (c)Loads currents
(a)
(b)
Fig .17 Waveforms and harmonic spectra of (a) PCC voltage of phase “a,” (b) source current of phase “a,” under nonlinear load(With
DSTATCOM) using SRF theory
The waveforms of the phase “a”voltageatPCC andsourcecurrentareshowninFig.17(a)–(b),respectively.
The total harmonic distortion (THD) of the phase “a” at PCC voltage and source current are found to be 3%, and
4.45% , respectively. ItisobservedthattheDSTATCOMisabletoperformthe functionofharmoniceliminationwith
high precision
5. CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE
In this paper the comparison of control algorithms of DSTATCOM is carried out. These algorithms are
Back Propagation(BP) Control Algorithm and Synchronous Reference Frame (SRF) Theory. The loads considered
are Linear and Nonlinear loads for simulation. These two control algorithms are presented with the help of
simulationresultsandTHDcalculations.ThesimulationiscarriedoutinMATLABenvironment.Forcomparisonthe
parameters considered are THD of PCC voltage and source currents, DC link voltage, settling time for DC link

voltage and power factor of linear and nonlinear loads. In case of nonlinear load, the THD of source currents are
reduced with the help of DSTATCOM. In case of linear load the THD’s of Voltage and currents are increased but
within acceptable limits whereas both the voltage and current are regulated. The gating signals are generated bya
Sinusoidal PWM technique. From the simulation results it can be concluded that Back propagation control
algorithm provides a better performanceinboththecaseswhencomparedtoSRFtheory.calculatingtheweightsof
hidden layer for desired output is important in BP control technique.
The future work on this project can be carried out by using Hysteresis PWM technique andSVPWMtechnique
for the generation of pulses. And also comparison of other theories like Symmetrical component theory, Sliding
Mode control, cross correlation theory etc. can be carried out. And also the experimental analysis can be done in a
laboratory by developing a prototype model of DSTATCOM for these two methods.
APPENDIX
AC supply source: three-phase, 415 V (L-L), 50 Hz.
Source impedance: RS = 0.04 Ω and LS= 2 mH.
Loads:
Linear Load: 10KVA, 0.8 pf lag ,
Nonlinear Load:
1. Uncontrolled rectifier with R = 13Ωand L = 200 mH.
2. Half controlled rectifier with R = 13Ωand L = 200 mH
Rating of VSC = 10 kVA.
Switching frequency of inverter = 10 kHz
Reference dc bus voltage: 700 V
DC bus Capacitance(Cdc)=4000ufarad
Interfacing inductor (Lf) = 2.75 mH
Gains of PI controller for dc bus voltage: kpd = 3.1 and kid=0.9
Gains of voltage PI controller: kpd= 2.95 and kid = 4
Selected initial weights: W0 = 0.4 and W01 = 0.2
Learning rate (μ) = 0.6
Cut off frequency of low-pass filter used in dc bus voltage = 15 Hz
Cut off frequency of low-pass filter used in ac bus voltage = 10 Hz.
Weights of hidden layer for Back propagation control algorithm

Linear Load- Wap=Wbp=Wcp=0.4
Waq=Wbq=Wcq=0.6
Non Linear Load-1. Uncontrolled rectifier with RL load
Wap=Wbp=Wcp=0.35
Waq=Wbq=Wcq=0.605
TABLE-1
PERFORMANCE OF DSTATCOM
TYPE OF LOAD PARAMETERS WITHOUT
DSTATCOM
WITH DSTATCOM
BP CONTROL ALGORITHM SRF THEORY
ZVR MODE PFC MODE
LINEAR LOAD
(RL LOAD)
SOURCE CURRENT
(A,THD)
13 A
(0 %)
13.9 A
(0.8 %)
13.7 A
(0.87 %)
13.85 A
(0.93 %)
PCC VOLTAGE
(V,THD)
234 V
(0 %)
239.6 V
(0.61 %)
237 V
(0.7 %)
237 V
(0.8 %)
NON LINEAR LOAD
(UNCONTROLLED
RECTIFIER WITH
RL LOAD)
α=0°
SOURCE CURRENT
(A,THD)
31.7 A
(21.60 % )
33.57 A
(3.85 %)
33.28 A
(3.43 %)
33.23 A
(4.45 %)
PCC VOLTAGE
(V,THD)
233.7 V
(11.01 %)
239.6 V
(3 %)
237.2 V
(2.50 %)
239.6 V
(3.10 %)

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