A review of iterative harmonic analysis for AC-DC power systems

Detailed models of a static power converter capable of representing the effects of AC and DC power system distortion, as well as harmonic modulation of the firing and commutation angles, are now becoming available. Using iterative techniques, such models are combined with linear harmonic penetration into AC network equivalents to provide accurate information about the power system harmonic content. This paper provides a critical review of the state-of-the-art in iterative harmonic analysis.