Minimization of the source current distortion in systems with single-phase active power filters and additional passive filter designed by genetic algorithms

The paper presents the results of the tests of a laboratory single-phase active filter which employs intelligent power module. The filter control system based on artificial neural networks is described. In order to mitigate the high frequency component of the current a passive filter was designed. The results of simulation tests based on genetic algorithms were used for the selection of the parameters of the filter elements. The results of the simulation and experimental tests obtained from laboratory arrangement are presented.