On-line measurement of equivalent parameters for harmonic frequencies of a power distribution system and load

Abstract

A method is discussed for on-line measurements of parameters of a power distribution system and its associated load. Four parameters are measured: the complex impedances of the distribution system and the load for harmonic frequencies; the complex rms (crms) values J/sub n/ of the harmonics of the load current j and the crms values E/sub n/ of the harmonics of the distribution system voltage e. The measurements are performed on two states of the system before and after it is disturbed by either connecting to it a capacitor or a harmonic generating device. The results of physical measurements are compared with those calculated from a model.