Power quality problems are manifested in voltage, current or frequency deviations causing
malfunction of sensitive equipment. Integration of inverter connected PV and wind power …

Home appliances with single-phase diode bridge rectifiers (SDBRs) are widely used due to
the rapid development of power electronics technology. This article proposes a dynamic …

The problem of computing the harmonic currents produced by nonlinear loads has been
constantly raised in the field of power quality. Such a problem becomes even more difficult …

Low-watt compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) may account for significant energy consumption
of power distribution feeders in future years. This can lead to power-quality concerns …

The use of nonlinear loads has increased in power systems consequently the harmonic
currents have also increased causing detrimental effects to the supply system and user …

Harmonic pollution and other potential problems are increasing due to the rising demand for
Power Electronic devices in low-voltage distribution systems. The adequate modeling of the …

The large-scale use of home appliances based on Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPSs)
raises the interest in power quality problems they might cause. Accurate modeling of SMPS …

The use of light emitting diode (LED) lamps in utility distribution systems is spreading
because of the implementation of energy saving policies. These devices may malfunction …

Featured Application The proposed circuit model is able to foresee the overall current
distortion of different lamp configurations. This feature is very useful in the optimal design of …

The increase in power electronic (PE) devices has caused a wide penetration of Switch
Mode Power Supply (SMPS)-based loads, which include single-phase full bridge rectifiers …