D-STATCOM for Power Quality Improvement in Distribution Grids K.M.I.U. Ranaweera, M.A. Jayasinghe, P.V.L.B.S. Kumari, W.A.D Lakshan A control algorithm for a D-STATCOM for mitigating voltage sags in distribution grid is proposed and tested via simulations and hardware implementations. Key Words: D-STATCOM, Voltage sag, voltage source inverter Overview This document is about a smart solution for…
Multi-functional inverter K.M.I.U. Ranaweera, S.D.U De Silva, D.M.K.S.B Dissanayaka, W.N.D Fernando In this project, a PV inverter to work as a harmonic filter for compensating the current harmonics in the distribution grid was proposed. Key Words: PV inverter, ancillary service, THD, non-linear loads. Overview Current harmonics is becoming a problem in distribution grids due to…
Shunt Active Filter for Compensation of Current Harmonics Injected by Non-Linear Loads K.M.I.U. Ranaweera, W.G.C.A. Sankalpa, G.G.S.C. Gunasekara, G.W.H.L. Rathnakumara, T.R.D.B. Thennakoon In this project, a shunt active filter to compensate current harmonics in the utility grid under balanced load condition was developed and tested via simulations and hardware implementation. Key Words: Shunt active…
Smart meters for monitoring power quality in distribution grid R.M. Kudahetti, W.R. Eranda, A.W.A.V. Madusanka, K.M.I.U. Ranaweera and D.S. De Silva. In this project, a system that is capable of performing real time and continuous power quality (PQ) monitoring in the distribution grid from a remote station was introduced. Key Words: Power Quality, Power Quality…
MPPT Technique Based on Perturb and Observe Method for PV Systems Under Partial Shading Conditions Dr. Iromi Ranaweera, Raziya, M. Afnaz, S. Jesudason, I. Ranaweera and H. Walpita An algorithm to track the maximum power point of a photovoltaic panel under partial shading conditions was developed and tested via simulations and hardware implementation. Key Words:…
