Analysis and Mitigation of Harmonic Distortio...

Analysis and Mitigation of Harmonic Distortion using ETAP Software

Author Name : R. Mahalakshmi, N. V. Haritha, Ms. Bavya K, Akshaya Sri A

ABSTRACT Power Quality is an escalating concern for power engineers since the use of increased electronic devices. The primary reason for deteriorating Power Quality is high levels of Harmonics. They are produced from numerous sources, mainly Variable Frequency Drives and Rectified Loads. In this study, harmonic analysis is done and mitigated using capacitor banks. The measured THD values for the Voltage and current will be used to model and analyze overall harmonics in the complete three-phase distribution system of the Steel Plant through simulation using ETAP software. A model in ETAP software is presented to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed techniques for harmonics reduction and Power factor correction (PFC) at the same time