Shunt active filter for harmonic and reactive power compensation using p-q theory

Now-a-days, decadence of power quality is foremost issue of electrical society. In practice, utility of switching device is increased in industrial as well as in domestic applications. Non-linearity causes adverse effects on system efficiency, utility of the power supply, power factor, etc. As reduction in power factor increases reactive power which does not have any contribution in energy transfer so its compensation is needed. So efforts are made to upgrade power quality, concept of Filter is in demand. In contrast to passive filter, active filters are popular due to its smaller size and weight. In this paper, work is done on shunt active power filter (SAPF) using P-Q theory for current harmonic mitigation and reactive power compensation. Here the simulation as well as its parameters, with or without active filter is well presented. We commence the paper with power quality issues then better understanding of PQ theory, simulation circuits, results, comparison and finally ended with conclusion. An effort is made to achieve THD value of source current below 5% to meet the required IEEE standards.