Simulation Study on Single-Phase Parallel Type of APF Double Loop Control Technique

This paper begins with analyzing the hazard of system harmonics and proposing the effectiveness of active power filter (APF) in harmonic wave inhibition. Against the background of single-phase parallel type of APF, its working principle is introduced and its mathematical model is built. Next, analyzed in details is the single-phase parallel type of APF double loop control system based on outer voltage loop and inner current loop, with the specific design procedure of PI control parameters of outer voltage loop and inner current loop presented. Finally, through MATLAB simulation, the designed system control parameters undergo verification. The simulation result indicates such single-phase parallel type of APF based on the double loop PI controller with outer voltage loop and inner current loop can ensure stability of the DC bus voltage and make effective compensation for harmonics over the mid-and low-frequency bands.