An Experimental Study to Determine the Relationship Between Power Factor and Harmonic Distortion in Single-Phase AC Voltage Controller
Abstract
This paper deals with the determination of the relationship between the power factor and the harmonic distortion in a single-phase AC (SPAC) voltage controller. The aim of this study is to investigate the change of power factor (PF) and total harmonic distortion (THD) during different phase triggering angles (PTA). Firstly, the advantages of using thyristor instead of triac in single-phase AC voltage controllers operating at high frequencies are mentioned. Secondly, the power factor and total harmonic distortions for single-phase AC voltage controllers are theoretically examined. Finally, the relationship between power factor and total harmonic distortion are demonstrated by both simulation and experimental studies. However, it is monitored that, at lower output voltages, the power factor (PF) is pretty much reduced and total harmonic distortion (THD) is significantly increased.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Hakan Kahveci
0000-0001-9369-2330
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 28, 2020
Submission Date
November 14, 2019
Acceptance Date
May 21, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 7 Number: 1