Modeling of power networks by ATP-Draw for harmonics propagation study

Abstract

This paper illustrates the possibilities of using the program ATP-Draw (Alternative Transient Program) for the modeling of power networks to study power quality problems with highly detailed analyses. The Program ATP-Draw is one of the most widespread and oldest programs. A unique characteristic of this program is its public domain and the existence of forums and study committees where new application cases and modification are presented and shared publicly. In this paper, to study the propagation of harmonics through a power network, a part of an industrial power network was modeled. The network contains different types of electric components, such as transformers, transmission lines, cables and loads, and there is a source of harmonics that injects 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th harmonic currents into the network, causing a distortion of the wave form of the currents and voltages through the power network. © 2013 KIEEME. All rights reserved.