Azam Bagheri

Active harmonic filters: Control techniques review

The use of active filters for harmonic mitigation compensation is increasing together with the improvement of their control techniques. Depending on the situation, the use of one technique instead of the other makes the difference of achieving a better harmonic mitigation or not. In this paper, a review of control techniques related to harmonic filters for harmonic mitigation is presented, together with the advantages and disadvantages. From the literature review it was observed that new techniques are being used and classical ones are being improved.

Additional information from voltage dips

This paper presents some methods to extract additional information from voltage dip recordings, beyond residual voltage and duration. Additionally it discusses some issues related to the massive amount of data obtained from modern measurements that, is referred to as Big Data. The paper proposes some Deep Learning based algorithms as good candidates to extract complex features from big data as a step towards additional information. The applications of the information include predicting individual equipment performance, fault type and location, protection operation, and overall load behavior. Individual equipment and overall load include production as well as consumption.

Single-Event Characteristics for Voltage Dips in Three-Phase Systems

This paper compares different methods for voltage-dip characterization. Those methods are based on earlier proposed algorithms for extracting three-phase characteristics (dip type, characteristic voltage, and so-called “PN factor”). The difference between the 12 methods being studied in this paper is in the way in which the time variation of those characteristics is treated to result in single-event characteristics. The methods are applied to 259 measured voltage dips, and the performance of the different methods is compared. It is found that small differences in the method can result in big differences in results. From the comparison, two methods are selected and recommended for inclusion in international standards.

Developments in voltage dip research and its applications, 2005–2015

This paper presents a review of literature on voltage dips, from several points of view, throughout the last decade. It also summarizes the results related to voltage dip mitigation in both AC and DC power systems whereas it shows the remaining challenges that requires further research on voltage dips.