arXiv · 2504.10360
Reactive power flow optimization in AC drive systems
Abstract
This paper explores a limit avoidance approach in the case of input (modulation) and output (current) constraints with the aim of enhancing system availability of AC drives. Drawing on the observation that, in a certain range of reactive power, there exists a trade-off between current and modulation magnitude, we exploit this freedom and define a constrained optimization problem. We propose two approaches, one in the form of an activation-function which drives the reactive power set-point towards safety, and an approach which uses online feedback optimization to set the reactive power dynamically. Both methods compromise reactive power tracking accuracy for increased system robustness. Through a high fidelity simulation, we compare the benefits of the two methods, highlighting their effectiveness in industrial applications.
Explore related subjects
Keep this discovery
Sanjay Chandrasekaran, Catalin Arghir, Pieder Joerg, Florian Doerfler, Silvia Mastellone. 2025-04-14. Reactive power flow optimization in AC drive systems. https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.10360
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.