The Propagation and Interaction of Supraharmonics from Electric Vehicle Chargers in a Low-Voltage Grid

Energies

Sjef Cobben¹  Vladimir Ćuk¹  Tim Slangen¹  Thijs van Wijk² 

[1] Electrical Energy Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Testlab, Stichting ElaadNL, Utrechtseweg 310—Bldg B42, 6812 AR Arnhem, The Netherlands;

关键词: power quality;    supraharmonics;    electric vehicles;    harmonic distortion;    frequency beating;    microgrid;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en13153865

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The recent increase in large converter-based devices like electric vehicles and photovoltaics increases supraharmonic emissions in low-voltage grids, potentially affecting customer equipment and the grid. This paper aims to give an overview of the different factors influencing supraharmonic emissions from electric vehicles and studies the propagation of supraharmonic currents through a small, low-voltage grid. Measurements in an unique lab representing a possible future household gave valuable insight on the possible developments in primary and secondary supraharmonic emissions in a conventional or power-electronic-dominated system. Emission is, for some vehicles, influenced by the type of grid connection, whereas others show no difference in emission. The supraharmonic currents mainly stay within the local installation due to absorption of nearby devices. The level of voltage distortion is dependent on the connection impedance. During the measurements, another type of interaction between devices is observed in the form of “frequency beating” and intermodulation, in some cases resulting in the tripping of residual current devices. This interaction is further analyzed in order to better understand the possible impact it can have on the grid.

【 授权许可】

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