A new fuzzy optimal allocation of detuned passive filters based on a Nonhomogeneous Cuckoo Search Algorithm considering resonance constraint.

Passive filters are used as one of the effective solutions to mitigate harmonics and improve power quality in electrical networks. In this paper, a new fuzzy approach is proposed for the allocation of detuned passive filters based on a Nonhomogeneous Cuckoo Search Algorithm (NoCuSa). In this method, a resonance index is inserted in the problem formulation to avoid being in a resonance condition after the allocation of passive filters.

A coordinated MIMO control design for a power plant using improved sliding mode controller.

For the participation of the steam power plants in regulating the network frequency, boilers and turbines should be co-ordinately controlled in addition to the base load productions. Lack of coordinated control over boiler-turbine may lead to instability; oscillation in producing power and boiler parameters; reduction in the reliability of the unit; and inflicting thermodynamic tension on devices. This paper proposes a boiler-turbine coordinated multivariable control system based on improved sliding mode controller (ISMC).

A new combined method in active filter design for power quality improvement in power systems.

The voltage & current harmonics produced by nonlinear loads in power systems cause a reduction in power quality. In order to improve the power quality, active power filters (APFs) can be used. In this paper, a new control system for designing active filters despite nonlinear loads of electric arc furnaces (EAFs) is presented.

Adaptive filter design based on the LMS algorithm for delay elimination in TCR/FC compensators.

Thyristor controlled reactor with fixed capacitor (TCR/FC) compensators have the capability of compensating reactive power and improving power quality phenomena. Delay in the response of such compensators degrades their performance. In this paper, a new method based on adaptive filters (AF) is proposed in order to eliminate delay and increase the response of the TCR compensator.