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International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive System (IJPEDS)
Vol. 9, No. 2, June 2018, pp. 738~743
ISSN: 2088-8694, DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i2.pp738-743  738
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Implementation of NN Controlled DVR for Enhancing the
Power Quality by Mitigating Harmonics
P.Abirami1
, Merin Lizbeth George2
Departement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India
Article Info ABSTRACT
Article history:
Received Dec 22, 2017
Revised Jan 11, 2018
Accepted Jan 31, 2018
Now a days there is a widespread use of semiconductor devices,
which are mostly implemented as the power switches for converters
and inverters. These converters and inverters play a vital role in
power systems both in transmission and distribution systems. This
provides a way for the introduction of harmonics in the power system
which leads to poor power quality. To overcome this many solutions
have been suggested by the research community but each solution
holds its own merits and demerits. Of all these suggested solutions,
the Dynamic Voltage Restorer is one of the most cost effective
systems for various power quality issues. In this paper the DVR is
considered for enhancing the power quality by reducing the
harmonics generated because of sensitive loads. Here the power
quality is enhanced by controlling the DVR using Neural Network
Controller which is trained by Levenberg Marquardt algorithm. In
this paper the THD analysis of the voltage quantity is analysed by
introducing an unbalanced three phase fault in the system. The
simulation is done by using MATLAB/Simulink. From the results, it
is verified that the harmonics are reduced by the NN controlled DVR
unit. Also the simulation results are verified with the hardware
results.
Keyword:
DVR
Harmonics
Neural Network Controller
Power Quality
THD
Copyright © 2018 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science.
All rights reserved.
Corresponding Author:
P.Abirami,
Departement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India.
Email: abiramiramkumar80@gmail.com
1. INTRODUCTION
There occurs a power quality problem in a power system which possess a non-standard voltage,
current and frequency. This results in the economic crisis at consumer’s premises and also to the
manufacturers of electrical equipment . Industrial automation includes major applications of power electronic
systems [1]. These power electronic systems are sensitive to disturbances and become less tolerant to power
quality problems such as voltage sags, swells and harmonics. In this paper Dynamic voltage restorer
technique is used to mitigate the harmonics produced due to the sensitive load. Dynamic voltage restorers
(DVRs) are now becoming more established in industry to reduce the impact of voltage sags to sensitive
loads. However, DVRs spend most of their time in standby mode, since voltage sags occur very infrequently,
and hence their utilization is low [2]. So, the DVR can be utilised to compensate for the reduction of
harmonics in the power system. Thus the power quality of the system can be improved to achieve the
satisfaction of the consumers. Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) is a most cost effective and efficient
approach to improve the voltage quality at load side. DVR is a power electronic converter based Distributed-
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Static Synchronous Series Compensator (DSSSC), designed to protect the sensitive load [3]. It is connected
in series with distribution network, which maintains the sensitive load voltage which can be adjusted for its
phase, Magnitude and frequency [4]. Here the voltage is injected by the DVR through an injection
transformer and an LC filter and hence the DVR unit is connected in series with the sensitive load. Thus
DVR is considered as a voltage restorer which helps in enhancing the power quality of the system [5 – 8].
Thus a required voltage with desired magnitude and phase angle is injected into the system to improve the
power quality. Also it helps in restoring the balanced and sinusoidal voltage of the system under the distorted
conditions [9].
2. NEURAL NETWORK
In our day to day life we are searching for advanced technolofies for improving our activities. To
achieve this many researchers have computed soft computing techniques like Fuzzy, ANFIS, ANN controlled
systems etc., Of all these techniques, in this paper NN controller is considered for controlling the DVR to
supply compensated voltage to the sensitive loads. Neural networks includes the training of neurons to attain
a specific charateristics. A neuron is nothing but derived from the studies of human brain neurons. A neuron
structure consists of input (dentrites) and an output (Axon) to communicate with the neighbour neurons. By
the influence of these dentrites and axon basic structure for Neural network is developed [10]. Before
connecting the NN controller in the system, the neurons should be trained effectively by using some
basic algorithms.
Neural networks can be trained in their platform to provide better performance. They can be utilised
to approximate some of the smooth non-linear functions and hence they are named as universal
approximators. For building an efficient neural nets, it has to be learned and trained properly by the experts.
Neural network training can be performed either in offline or online mode [11 - 12]. A variety of algorithms
are existing to train a neural network controller. Here Levenberg marquardt algorithm is considered for
training the neural nets. The LM method is also known as Damped Least Squares Methods (DLS) to solve
non-linear least squares problems. This is the most widely used optimization algorithm for the non-linear
least squares problems [13]. It possess the advantages of both gradient-descent and Gauss-Newton methods.
Figure 1 represents the Neuron structure of the levneberg marquardt algorithm for training the
neurons in the neural network controller. Here the structure consists of two input layers (Reference Input and
Actual Input) and ten hidden layers and one output layer (Duty Ratio). The Neurons in this algorithm are
trained based on the performance of the system and the trained unit is connected with the DVR unit to
improve its performance to reduce the harmonics to obtain the stability of voltage in the system which in turn
enhances the power quality of the system [14]. As said before the harmonics are injected into the system
beacause of non-linear loads. Thus the system is controlled by a trained NN controller to improve the quality
of the system by mitigating the harmonics propagated in the distribution networks [15-17].
Figure 2 gives the inferences about the performance curve of the trained Neural Network controller.
The best validation performance is obtained at epoch 1 and the neurons are trained to this best fit line. These
neurons are trained by Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm. After that the trained neurons are used to form a
neural network structure with input, hidden and output layers and these structure is used as a controller to
control the DVR unit for its better performance. Figure 3 represents the Neural Network block of levenberg
Marquardt algorithm. Here there are two input layers which represents the reference input and actual input,
ten hidden layers and one output layer which represents the duty ratio of the system for generating the pulses
for the switches in the converters.
Figure 1. Neuron Structure of Levenberg
Marquardt Algorithm
Figure 2. Performance Curve for Trained
Neurons of Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm
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Figure 3. Neural Network Block for Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm
3. SIMULATION RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Figure 4 represents the simulation diagram for Neural Network controlled DVR unit for reducing
harmonics due to sensitive loads. It consists of DVR unit which is controlled by the Neural Network
Controller. The output of DVR is fed into the transmission line i.e., a counter voltage is fed to the line to
compensate for the voltage drop in the line due to the generation of harmonics because of sensitive loads.
The line voltage is distracted by giving a unbalanced three phase fault on the load side of the system.
Figure 5 represents the harmonic voltage of the system which is created by introducing a three phase
fault on the load side. Here the three phase voltages are having different frequencies and amplitude. Figure 6
represents the output voltage of the system after the harmonics have been reduced by the introduction of
DVR unit. Here all the three phase voltages have same magnitude and amplitude. From the diagram it is clear
that the effective removal of harmonics is obtained in this system. Figure 7, 8, 9 represents the FFT analysis
of the voltage waveform before mitigating the harmonics for all the three phases (A,B,C). In Phase A the
Total HarmonicDistortion is measured as 3.80%. In Phase B its value is 0.26% and in C it is observed as
0.33%. Figure 10, 11, 12 represents the FFT analysis of voltage quantity for three phases (A, B, C) whose
THD value have been improved. For phase A the Total Harmonic Distortion is 0.09%. For phase B it is
observed as 0.13% and for phase C it is obtained as 0.17%
Figure 4. Simulation Diagram for Neural Network Controlled DVR Unit for Harmonics Reduction
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Figure 5. Harmonic Voltage Due to Three Phase
Fault Created on The Load Side.
Figure 6. Output Voltage of The System After the
Removal of Harmonics.
Figure 7. FFT Analysis for Phase A Before
Mitigating Harmonics
Figure 8. FFT Analysis for Phase B Before
Mitigating Harmonics
Figure 9. FFT Analysis for Phase C Before
Mitigating Harmonics
Figure 10. FFT Analysis for Phase A After the
Removal of Harmonics
Figure 11. FFT Analysis for Phase B After the Removal
of Harmonics
Figure 12. FFT Analysis for Phase C After the
Removal of Harmonics
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Table 1 gives details about the THD value before reducing the harmonics for different phases
of the system. Table 2 gives details about the THD value after reducing the harmonics for different phases
of the system.
Table-1 THD Before Reducing Harmonics Table-2 THD after reducing harmonics
4. HARDWARE RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Figure 13 represents the hardware diagram of DVR unit for reduction of harmonics. It consists of
MOSFET Driver circuit which carries the MOSFET switches for the converters. A NN based controller for
driving the DVR. A insulation transformers for protecting the control circuitry from the power circuitry and a
step down transformer for reducing the supply voltage 230V to 120V. It also consists of a Voltage Source
Inverter which acts as a main component of the DVR unit. It consists of a driver circuit board for driving the
MOSFET switches. This hardware module is designed based on the simulation results obtained from
the software. Figure 14 represents the voltage waveform of the power system before the reduction of
harmonics. Figure 15 gives the output voltage of the hardware unit after the removal of harmonics from the
system.
Figure 13. Hardware of DVR Unit for
Reduction of Harmonics
Figure 14. Voltage Waveform of the Hardware Unit
Before Compensation for Harmonics
Figure 14. Voltage Waveform of the Hardware Unit
Before Compensation for Harmonics.
Figure 15. Output Voltage Waveform of the
Hardware Unit After Compensation for Harmonics
5. CONCLUSION
Dynamic Voltage restorer is an efficient system which is applied to compensate for power quality
issues like Voltage Sag/Swell And harmonics that occurs due to external disturbances. As the external
disturbances are due to natural calamities, most of the time the DVR is under Static condition while it is used
for compensating the voltage sag/swell of the system. So, it can be efficiently used for harmonics
compensation due to sensitive loads. In this paper the harmonics of the power system due to sensitive loads
are rectified by using a NN controlled DVR unit. The Levenberg marquardt algorithm for trainig the NN
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controller is explained here. A non-linear three phase fault is introduced into the system to deal about the
harmonics generation and compensation for the harmonics due to sensitive loads by DVR. The THD
amnalysis for before and after compensation for harmonics is anlysed. From the simulation results and FFT
analysis it is obvious that the harmonics of the system has been reduced. The hardware is also made for the
system to perform the harmonic analysis. Thus the THD and the distortion in the load voltage are reduced
with the application of NN controlled DVR. From the above results it is clear that the proposed system
provides better mitigation of harmonics due to sensitive loads.
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Implementation of NN controlled DVR for Enhancing The Power Quality By Mitigating Harmonics

  • 1. International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive System (IJPEDS) Vol. 9, No. 2, June 2018, pp. 738~743 ISSN: 2088-8694, DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i2.pp738-743  738 Journal homepage: http://iaescore.com/journals/index.php/IJPEDS Implementation of NN Controlled DVR for Enhancing the Power Quality by Mitigating Harmonics P.Abirami1 , Merin Lizbeth George2 Departement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India Article Info ABSTRACT Article history: Received Dec 22, 2017 Revised Jan 11, 2018 Accepted Jan 31, 2018 Now a days there is a widespread use of semiconductor devices, which are mostly implemented as the power switches for converters and inverters. These converters and inverters play a vital role in power systems both in transmission and distribution systems. This provides a way for the introduction of harmonics in the power system which leads to poor power quality. To overcome this many solutions have been suggested by the research community but each solution holds its own merits and demerits. Of all these suggested solutions, the Dynamic Voltage Restorer is one of the most cost effective systems for various power quality issues. In this paper the DVR is considered for enhancing the power quality by reducing the harmonics generated because of sensitive loads. Here the power quality is enhanced by controlling the DVR using Neural Network Controller which is trained by Levenberg Marquardt algorithm. In this paper the THD analysis of the voltage quantity is analysed by introducing an unbalanced three phase fault in the system. The simulation is done by using MATLAB/Simulink. From the results, it is verified that the harmonics are reduced by the NN controlled DVR unit. Also the simulation results are verified with the hardware results. Keyword: DVR Harmonics Neural Network Controller Power Quality THD Copyright © 2018 Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved. Corresponding Author: P.Abirami, Departement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India. Email: abiramiramkumar80@gmail.com 1. INTRODUCTION There occurs a power quality problem in a power system which possess a non-standard voltage, current and frequency. This results in the economic crisis at consumer’s premises and also to the manufacturers of electrical equipment . Industrial automation includes major applications of power electronic systems [1]. These power electronic systems are sensitive to disturbances and become less tolerant to power quality problems such as voltage sags, swells and harmonics. In this paper Dynamic voltage restorer technique is used to mitigate the harmonics produced due to the sensitive load. Dynamic voltage restorers (DVRs) are now becoming more established in industry to reduce the impact of voltage sags to sensitive loads. However, DVRs spend most of their time in standby mode, since voltage sags occur very infrequently, and hence their utilization is low [2]. So, the DVR can be utilised to compensate for the reduction of harmonics in the power system. Thus the power quality of the system can be improved to achieve the satisfaction of the consumers. Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) is a most cost effective and efficient approach to improve the voltage quality at load side. DVR is a power electronic converter based Distributed-
  • 2. Int J Pow Elec & Dri Syst ISSN: 2088-8694  Implementation of NN Controlled DVR for Enhancing the Power… (P. Abirami) 739 Static Synchronous Series Compensator (DSSSC), designed to protect the sensitive load [3]. It is connected in series with distribution network, which maintains the sensitive load voltage which can be adjusted for its phase, Magnitude and frequency [4]. Here the voltage is injected by the DVR through an injection transformer and an LC filter and hence the DVR unit is connected in series with the sensitive load. Thus DVR is considered as a voltage restorer which helps in enhancing the power quality of the system [5 – 8]. Thus a required voltage with desired magnitude and phase angle is injected into the system to improve the power quality. Also it helps in restoring the balanced and sinusoidal voltage of the system under the distorted conditions [9]. 2. NEURAL NETWORK In our day to day life we are searching for advanced technolofies for improving our activities. To achieve this many researchers have computed soft computing techniques like Fuzzy, ANFIS, ANN controlled systems etc., Of all these techniques, in this paper NN controller is considered for controlling the DVR to supply compensated voltage to the sensitive loads. Neural networks includes the training of neurons to attain a specific charateristics. A neuron is nothing but derived from the studies of human brain neurons. A neuron structure consists of input (dentrites) and an output (Axon) to communicate with the neighbour neurons. By the influence of these dentrites and axon basic structure for Neural network is developed [10]. Before connecting the NN controller in the system, the neurons should be trained effectively by using some basic algorithms. Neural networks can be trained in their platform to provide better performance. They can be utilised to approximate some of the smooth non-linear functions and hence they are named as universal approximators. For building an efficient neural nets, it has to be learned and trained properly by the experts. Neural network training can be performed either in offline or online mode [11 - 12]. A variety of algorithms are existing to train a neural network controller. Here Levenberg marquardt algorithm is considered for training the neural nets. The LM method is also known as Damped Least Squares Methods (DLS) to solve non-linear least squares problems. This is the most widely used optimization algorithm for the non-linear least squares problems [13]. It possess the advantages of both gradient-descent and Gauss-Newton methods. Figure 1 represents the Neuron structure of the levneberg marquardt algorithm for training the neurons in the neural network controller. Here the structure consists of two input layers (Reference Input and Actual Input) and ten hidden layers and one output layer (Duty Ratio). The Neurons in this algorithm are trained based on the performance of the system and the trained unit is connected with the DVR unit to improve its performance to reduce the harmonics to obtain the stability of voltage in the system which in turn enhances the power quality of the system [14]. As said before the harmonics are injected into the system beacause of non-linear loads. Thus the system is controlled by a trained NN controller to improve the quality of the system by mitigating the harmonics propagated in the distribution networks [15-17]. Figure 2 gives the inferences about the performance curve of the trained Neural Network controller. The best validation performance is obtained at epoch 1 and the neurons are trained to this best fit line. These neurons are trained by Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm. After that the trained neurons are used to form a neural network structure with input, hidden and output layers and these structure is used as a controller to control the DVR unit for its better performance. Figure 3 represents the Neural Network block of levenberg Marquardt algorithm. Here there are two input layers which represents the reference input and actual input, ten hidden layers and one output layer which represents the duty ratio of the system for generating the pulses for the switches in the converters. Figure 1. Neuron Structure of Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm Figure 2. Performance Curve for Trained Neurons of Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm
  • 3.  ISSN: 2088-8694 Int J Pow Elec & Dri Syst, Vol. 9, No. 2, June 2018 : 738 – 743 740 Figure 3. Neural Network Block for Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm 3. SIMULATION RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS Figure 4 represents the simulation diagram for Neural Network controlled DVR unit for reducing harmonics due to sensitive loads. It consists of DVR unit which is controlled by the Neural Network Controller. The output of DVR is fed into the transmission line i.e., a counter voltage is fed to the line to compensate for the voltage drop in the line due to the generation of harmonics because of sensitive loads. The line voltage is distracted by giving a unbalanced three phase fault on the load side of the system. Figure 5 represents the harmonic voltage of the system which is created by introducing a three phase fault on the load side. Here the three phase voltages are having different frequencies and amplitude. Figure 6 represents the output voltage of the system after the harmonics have been reduced by the introduction of DVR unit. Here all the three phase voltages have same magnitude and amplitude. From the diagram it is clear that the effective removal of harmonics is obtained in this system. Figure 7, 8, 9 represents the FFT analysis of the voltage waveform before mitigating the harmonics for all the three phases (A,B,C). In Phase A the Total HarmonicDistortion is measured as 3.80%. In Phase B its value is 0.26% and in C it is observed as 0.33%. Figure 10, 11, 12 represents the FFT analysis of voltage quantity for three phases (A, B, C) whose THD value have been improved. For phase A the Total Harmonic Distortion is 0.09%. For phase B it is observed as 0.13% and for phase C it is obtained as 0.17% Figure 4. Simulation Diagram for Neural Network Controlled DVR Unit for Harmonics Reduction
  • 4. Int J Pow Elec & Dri Syst ISSN: 2088-8694  Implementation of NN Controlled DVR for Enhancing the Power… (P. Abirami) 741 Figure 5. Harmonic Voltage Due to Three Phase Fault Created on The Load Side. Figure 6. Output Voltage of The System After the Removal of Harmonics. Figure 7. FFT Analysis for Phase A Before Mitigating Harmonics Figure 8. FFT Analysis for Phase B Before Mitigating Harmonics Figure 9. FFT Analysis for Phase C Before Mitigating Harmonics Figure 10. FFT Analysis for Phase A After the Removal of Harmonics Figure 11. FFT Analysis for Phase B After the Removal of Harmonics Figure 12. FFT Analysis for Phase C After the Removal of Harmonics
  • 5.  ISSN: 2088-8694 Int J Pow Elec & Dri Syst, Vol. 9, No. 2, June 2018 : 738 – 743 742 Table 1 gives details about the THD value before reducing the harmonics for different phases of the system. Table 2 gives details about the THD value after reducing the harmonics for different phases of the system. Table-1 THD Before Reducing Harmonics Table-2 THD after reducing harmonics 4. HARDWARE RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS Figure 13 represents the hardware diagram of DVR unit for reduction of harmonics. It consists of MOSFET Driver circuit which carries the MOSFET switches for the converters. A NN based controller for driving the DVR. A insulation transformers for protecting the control circuitry from the power circuitry and a step down transformer for reducing the supply voltage 230V to 120V. It also consists of a Voltage Source Inverter which acts as a main component of the DVR unit. It consists of a driver circuit board for driving the MOSFET switches. This hardware module is designed based on the simulation results obtained from the software. Figure 14 represents the voltage waveform of the power system before the reduction of harmonics. Figure 15 gives the output voltage of the hardware unit after the removal of harmonics from the system. Figure 13. Hardware of DVR Unit for Reduction of Harmonics Figure 14. Voltage Waveform of the Hardware Unit Before Compensation for Harmonics Figure 14. Voltage Waveform of the Hardware Unit Before Compensation for Harmonics. Figure 15. Output Voltage Waveform of the Hardware Unit After Compensation for Harmonics 5. CONCLUSION Dynamic Voltage restorer is an efficient system which is applied to compensate for power quality issues like Voltage Sag/Swell And harmonics that occurs due to external disturbances. As the external disturbances are due to natural calamities, most of the time the DVR is under Static condition while it is used for compensating the voltage sag/swell of the system. So, it can be efficiently used for harmonics compensation due to sensitive loads. In this paper the harmonics of the power system due to sensitive loads are rectified by using a NN controlled DVR unit. The Levenberg marquardt algorithm for trainig the NN
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