ADALINE-based synchronous detection for enhanced shunt APF performance

Power quality issues caused by current harmonics from nonlinear and unbalanced loads are a growing concern. This paper presents a novel control strategy for four-wire shunt active power filters (SAPF) that surpasses existing conventional methods in mitigating harmonics and power factor correction. The strategy employs an improved synchronous detection method (SDM) enhanced by an adaptive linear neural network (ADALINE) trained using the least mean square (LMS) algorithm. This approach accurately estimates harmonic frequencies, enabling the SAPF to generate precise compensation currents. The effectiveness of the proposed method is validated through MATLAB-Simulink simulations under balanced supply conditions, encompassing diverse load scenarios. These simulation results are compared with those obtained using instantaneous power theory (IPT). They demonstrate the ability of the proposed method to achieve excellent harmonic identification and elimination, to comply with IEEE 519 harmonic limits, to ensure sinusoidal and balanced line currents, and to compensate for reactive power and neutral current. Furthermore, its simple architecture and noise robustness make it a promising solution for enhancing power quality.