Reactive power compensation controller design utilizing an integrated circuit approach

J. Graham Kirkpatrick, S. Mark Halpin, Jason A. Taylor

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Abstract

This paper will discuss the design and implementation of an integrated circuit controller for the development of a three phase reactive power compensator. An integrated circuit approach is desired as it provides for a more streamlined and economically advantageous design to reactive power compensation. Various methods are available to compensate reactive power levels utilizing different sources of reactive power, however this controller will be constructed around an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) switched capacitor bank designed for reactive power compensation. The primary components considered in the proposed controller design will consist of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for signal capture and a robust microcontroller unit (MCU) for data manipulation and logic control.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - ICIT 2011
Subtitle of host publication2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
Pages430-434
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2011 - Auburn, AL, United States
Duration: Mar 14 2011Mar 16 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAuburn, AL
Period03/14/1103/16/11

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