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Reference Number	NIA_WPD_043
Title	Harmonic Mitigation
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 100%;
Research Types	Applied Research and Development 100%
Science and Technology Fields	PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Applied Mathematics) 15%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics) 15%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 70%;
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator	Project Contact No email address given Western Power Distribution
Award Type	Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source	Ofgem
Start Date	01 September 2019
End Date	01 February 2022
Duration	ENA months
Total Grant Value	£425,375
Industrial Sectors	Power
Region	South West
Programme	Network Innovation Allowance
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (100.000%)
	Industrial Collaborator	Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (0.000%)
Web Site	https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WPD_043
Objectives	The aim of this project is to develop an algorithm that can improve the networks harmonic levels by controlling existing Distributed Generation inverters and will be delivered by Swansea University. As part of this, a number of power system studies will be performed in order to develop, implement the algorithm and test its operation. The algorithm will also be tested in a simulated environment at a university laboratory. This project will provide recommendations as to whether a further project is recommended for the trial of the algorithm in the network. The technical work produced will be reviewed by Power Systems Consultants (PSC). The project has been split into the following Work Packages: Work Package 1 – Literature Review, Model Creation and Base Studies: As part of this Work Package, a detailed literature review will be done on the already developed approaches to managing harmonics in the network and any algorithms that relate to the proposed approach in the Harmonic Mitigation project. Additionally, the MATLAB model of the network that will be analysed will be created and validated. The base case harmonic studies will also be run in this Work Package, providing the reference that will be used to assess the algorithms impact on harmonic levels in the following Work Packages. Work Package 2 – Algorithm Design, Development and Implementation for single inverter control: This Work Package will involve the design and implementation of the algorithm that will be able to control each inverter individually. Work Package 3 - Algorithm Design, Development and Implementation for multiple inverter control: As part of this Work Package, the algorithm will be further developed so that it can control multiple inverters. Work Package 4 – Hardware In the Loop (HIL) Testing: In this Work Package, the developed solution will be used in order to demonstrate the operation of the algorithm on an actual inverter at a university laboratory. As part of this test, the model of the network used in Work Package 2 will be used to simulate the test network and an actual inverter will be connected to this simulated network. The operation of the algorithm and control of the inverter will then be tested. The main objectives of the project are: Completion of literature review on existing solutions for managing network harmonics. Creation of an algorithm that by controlling each inverter individually is managing the networks harmonics. Creation of an algorithm that by controlling all inverters in the network is managing the networks harmonics.
Abstract	The Harmonic Mitigation project will simulate a new solution for managing the harmonics in the network. This solution will consist of an algorithm which will be controlling existing inverters in order to improve harmonics.
Publications	(none)
Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	09/11/22