Improving the voltage sag and voltage swell of power distribution with the integration of ultra-capacitor and dynamic voltage restorer using RBF network

Abstract

Power Quality (PQ) problem is an occurrence manifested as a nonstandard voltage, current or frequency that results in a failure of end use equipment’s. The voltage sag and swell are the most frequent PQ problems that mainly occur in the distribution systems that causes for frequent tripping of circuit breaker, failure of drive systems, shutdown for domestic and industrial equipment. The Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) connected in series has magnificent dynamic capabilities and is a flexible solution for PQ problems. Ultra Capacitors/UCAP has ideal characteristics such as high power and low energy density essential for improving the voltage sag and swell. In this thesis, voltage sag and voltage swell problem are improved by using the method of integration of Ultra Capacitor and Dynamic Voltage Restorer device and Radial Basis Function network.