Application of PI Current Controller in Single Phase Inverter System Connected to Non Linear Load

Abstract

This study is concerned with the problem of network power quality when inverter systems are connected to a nonlinear load. Nonlinear loads are well known as one of the biggest source of harmonics in the power system. Besides that, inverter systems also have their nonlinearity characteristic because of the electronic components. As the inverter system is connected to nonlinear load, it resulting in harmonic distortion-related problem and draw non-sinusoidal currents in the system, thus reducing the power quality in the system. The application of Proportional Integral controller in this system is the main interest of this study. This current controller capable of reducing total harmonic distortion and improve the state of current waveform. This paper focuses on application of simple manual trial and error tuning technique to produce the optimum value for the gains. The result of study verifies the trial and error manual tuning of PI current controller in compensating harmonic distortions. Simulation and modelling of the system are successfully developed using Matlab/Simulink.