In this paper we propose an algorithm for the robust extraction of pitch combining both temporal (rate) and pattern matching (place) techniques. Following a transformation into the spectral domain via the application of a Gammatone filter bank the rate information is extracted in each band via the zero crossing distances in that band. Next a comb filter with teeth at the harmonics of the curren...

This paper presents a digital plug-in frequency domain based repetitive control scheme for minimizing the even order harmonics at the output dc link voltage and odd order harmonics in the line currents under the distorted and unbalanced supply voltage conditions. The proposed current controller consists of a conventional PI controller and a frequency domain based plug-in repetitive controller. ...

Abstract— Reduction of the Harmonics is one of the major needs for Power System & it is demanded that source should provide a balanced & pure sinusoidal three-phase voltage of constant amplitude to the loads. But, due to excessive use of Power Electronics, a complex power quality problem evolved characterized by the voltage and current harmonics. Active power filters have been developed to solv...

This paper deals with the elimination of harmonics at PCC in the presence of non-linear type of loads. Introduction of five-level DSTATCOM at PCC injects compensating currents for the minimization of harmonic content in the source currents. Non-linear loads when connected to the system draw non-linear components of current leaving undesired harmonics at the source side. DSTATCOM when connected ...

It is well known that undesirable harmonic line currents may be generated during a transformer-rectifier combination. The rectification of AC power to DC power itself may in general produce undesirable current harmonics. These non-linear loads cause severe current harmonics that may not be tolerated by either a shutdown of the device or unacceptable powering of the devices. The great majority o...

High source current harmonics is a major problem faced by Electrical Engineers in power systems. Shunt Active Filter is a popular device in FACTS family generally used to reduce the source current harmonics. The non linear loads in a multi bus system demand reduction in the harmonics so that the line losses and heat can be reduced. The objective of this work is to reduce harmonics in the lines....

Usually, harmonics are the base point when engineers start to analyze waveform distortion. Frequencies of these voltage and current waveforms are integer multipliers of the base frequency of power system (50 Hz or 60 Hz). If it is not the case then these are named as intermediate harmonics. The sinusoidal waveforms of voltage characterize the ideal power system with the highest clarity of base ...

The progressive application of non-linear loads in distribution systems (DS) increases current harmonics flow in DS's apparatuses, especially distribution transformers (DTs). Since DTs' operating temperature rises due to the harmonics flow, their loading should be reduced such that the hot spot temperature (HST) is preserved under its permissible value. This means that DTs' available capacity i...