High-Frequency Characteristics of Power Transformers: Analyzing the Impact on Harmonic Filtering Performance
摘要
Utility companies are facing challenges with the growing presence of renewable energy sources. Harmonics and impedance from other renewable energy sources can introduce unfamiliar harmonic instability to a multi-power supplied system. With the grid’s electrical characteristics constantly changing, there is a need for harmonic filters that can be regulated dynamically by varying real-time conditions to maintain effective harmonic mitigation. The traditional filtering approach involves installing low-pass filters which necessitates additional components, driving up manufacturing costs. Power Transformers, however, can provide a filtering effect. It is an interesting phenomenon that not many people are aware of. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether parasitic elements in a power transformer can be utilized for designing a harmonic filter. Specially, this study undertakes a detailed analysis of the high-frequency characteristics of a double-split dry-type transformer, pivotal for bridging various voltage levels within the grid, highlighting its significance in harmonic filtering. By employing Matlab-Simulink fast Fourier transform (FFT) analysis, the AC/DC source harmonics source was closely examined to identify any harmonic components present in the waveform. The circuit impedance characteristics across the harmonic frequency spectrum can be thoroughly examined using a recognized model. According to the simulation results, inherent filtering properties in the transformer operate less effectively at low-voltage side. Therefore, more low-pass filter elements are needed to attenuate the harmonic level.