A New Approach to RLC Filter for Harmonic Mitigation Using Genetic Algorithm

Abstract A new design method based on the genetic algorithm of phase shift transformers based on passive filters is presented. The method improves the proficiency and precision of the filter. The filter is used in an interface power controller (IPC), an exclusive FACTS device in power transmission. The article spectacles the performance of the projected filter in the IPC structure which expressively diminishes the total harmonic distortion without disturbing the characteristics of the IPC. Keywords: Genetic Algorithm, Passive Filter, Phase-Shifting Transformer, THD Reduction