Abstract
<para xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> Based on the condition for the minimum rms value of line currents, a method for improving the power factor in power systems under asymmetrical and nonsinusoidal conditions is presented. This paper offers straightforward and convenient formulations of active currents for the three-phase four-wire, three-phase three-wire, and single-phase systems. Owing to the transformation matrix introduced in this paper, the formulation of active currents is valid regardless of whether the voltages and currents are balanced or unbalanced and it permits any point of the system to be chosen for the voltage reference. Observing the constraints related to the reactive compensators, the line current minimization procedure is used for the determination of optimal compensating capacitances for the three-phase four-wire, three-phase three-wire, and single-phase systems. The optimal reactive compensators based on up to six capacitors are proposed. The definitions of power factors before and after compensation are introduced. The influence analysis of nonactive power compensation on harmonic distortion of line currents has been also performed. Experimental results are obtained to confirm the validity and applicability of the proposed compensation procedure. </para>
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