Integration of UPQC for Power Quality Improvement in Distributed Generation Network – A Review

Authors

Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem, Trinity College Dublin, IrelandFollow
Malabika Basu, Technological University DublinFollow
Michael Conlon, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Article

Rights

Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence

Disciplines

Electrical and electronic engineering, Energy and fuels

Publication Details

International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe 2011

Abstract

In this paper a technical review of the integration of a Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) in a distributed generation network is presented. Although the primary task of UPQC is to minimize grid voltage and load current disturbances along with reactive and harmonic power compensation, additional functionalities such as compensation of voltage interruption and active power transfer to the load and grid have also been identified. Connection methodologies with their advantages and disadvantages are also described. Recent improvements in capacity expansion techniques and future trends for the application of UPQC in distributed modes are also identified.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTEurope.2011.6162813

Recommended Citation

S. K. Khadem, M. Basu and M. F. Conlon, Integration of UPQC for Power Quality Improvement in Distributed Generation Network – A Review, ISGT Europe 2011, Manchester UK, Dec 2011. doi:10.1109/ISGTEurope.2011.6162813