Active power filters for harmonic cancellation in conventional and advanced aircraft electric power systems

Abstract

Conventional and advanced civil aircraft electric power systems are simulated and controlled to be within standards regarding the voltage magnitude and frequency everywhere in the system at different loading scenarios. Harmonics in conventional and advanced aircraft power systems are calculated and reduced using a well-designed active power filter. The control circuit of the filter is based on the perfect harmonic cancellation method. The designed filter results in bringing the harmonics in both aircraft systems down to be within the standard limits of IEEE-519 and MIL-STD-704E. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.