Parallel connection of inverter modules is a solution to increase reliability, efficiency and redundancy of inverters in Micro-Grid system. Proper load sharing among parallel inverters is a key point. The circulating current among the inverters can greatly reduce the efficiency or even cause instability of the system. In this paper, a control strategy for improving the load sharing performance in order to reduce the circulating current among parallel inverters in islanding micro-grid is proposed. The control strategy includes an estimator for filter parameters, which compensates for any possible uncertainty or drift of their value. Also a double loop feedback control, with an outer voltage and inner current control, is adopted that provides excellent operation at transient and steady-state conditions. Finally, the proposed control and estimation algorithms are confirmed through simulations of two 2kW parallel connected single phase inverters. Manuscript profile

The ever increase of nonlinear loads in electric distribution networks causes many problems due to the high level of harmonic currents. This paper proposes a new technique for controlling a single phase shunt active power filter based on a selective compensation using the newly developed technique of harmonic control arrays. Simulation results confirm the appropriate selective harmonic compensation performance under different operating conditions. Manuscript profile

This article proposed a novel topology of dynamic voltage regulator using transformer and PWM multi-level AC/AC converter. In this paper for finding the best value of duty ratio for switches to minimize the THD, the GA algorithm has been used and THD output voltage is assumed to be fitness function. The proposed voltage regulator employs multi-level AC/AC converter to generate compensation voltage and uses the transformer to isolate the power converter from the load. The proposed converter provides a highly sinusoidal and regulated output voltage with a simple topology. When input voltage under-voltage and overvoltage occur, the output voltage can be regulated by changing the duty ratio of the PWM control signals. The transformer is connected in series with the load. Thus, the load voltage can be kept stable when input voltage fluctuations occur. For this purpose, PI controller has been designed to perform the close-loop control. The proposed converter and control strategy present the advantages of fast dynamic response and effective compensation to the voltage fluctuations. Simulations are made to investigate the performances of the proposed converter. The simulation results show that the designed voltage regulator has fast transient response, and can suppress the load voltage fluctuations effectively. Manuscript profile