Design and Simulation of Harmonic Filter Using Matlab® Software
E. O. Ogundana · 2011
Calculations are a major part of design process in all aspects of engineering applications. This laborious and time consuming process can be made really easy by the aid of a high level engineering software like MATLAB®. This study dealt with the scope and flexibility of MATLAB® for (i) calculation of design parameters for L-C components of different branches of a harmonic filter, (ii) graphical analysis of Harmonic Pollution and different Harmonic components, and (iii) verification of design using SIMULINK® and Power System Toolbox before implementation to check any design error that might cause undesirable results. Harmonic Filters not only reduce the effects of harmonics but also provide reactive power for power factor improvement. Hence the whole process of analysis, design and verification only takes a few minutes using a few keystokes and mouse clicks as compared to conventional methods which can take hours.