Table 10 Harmonic mitigation strategies.

From: Analysis of multidimensional impacts of electric vehicles penetration in distribution networks

Ref

Solutions

Solution nature

Results

112

A genetic Algorithm (GA) based approach was used to optimally reduce the THDs by coordinated dispatch of EVs and wind generators (WGs)

Software

 

Before

After

THDv

Vab

5.91%

3.72%

Vbc

6.80%

4.04%

Vca

5.84%

3.73%

114

An improved proportional quasi resonant (IPQR) controller was added to block the path of the DC bus voltage ripple affecting the grid harmonic currents

Hardware

 

Before

After

THDi

Grid Current 1

12.6%

3.3%

Grid Current 2

11.8%

2.9%

Grid Current 3

12.4%

3.9%

115

For harmonic suppression, Active Power Line Conditioners (APLCs) were tested

Hardware

 

Before

After

THDi

12%

3%

116

PV system installed at the charging station where the PV inverter operates as an active filter to compensate for high order harmonics

PV inverter involvement

 

Before

After

THDi

12.2%

4.1%

THDv

11.4%

5.6%

117

Optimal harmonic power flow algorithm was proposed to determine the optimal dispatch of the harmonic currents from PV-based DGs to mitigate the impacts of EV harmonic currents

Software

 

Before

After

THDi

15.27%

11.6%

THDv

7.39%

4.5%

118

A Lyapunov-based proportional integral with anti-windup (PI with AW) control was proposed for harmonic compensation with minimum DC-Link voltage oscillations

Software

 

Before

After

THD

Grid Current 1

7.15%

2.97%

Grid Current 2

5.73%

3.15%

Grid Current 3

3.15%

2.02%