Resistive optimization with enhanced PLL based nonlinear variable gain fuzzy hysteresis control strategy for unified power quality conditioner

•An EPLL based resistive optimization technique is utilized for reference generation.•The proposed control algorithm adaptively regulates the DC-link voltage of UPQC.•NVGF based hysteresis control technique is used for PWM signal generation for UPQC.•The proposal is verified through Matlab/Simulink followed by experimental study.•The performance of proposed control algorithm is compared with conventional technique.

This paper proposes a Resistive Optimization Technique (ROT) incorporated with enhanced phase-locked loop (EPLL) based Nonlinear Variable Gain Fuzzy (NVGF) hysteresis control strategy for three-phase, three-wire Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) for compensating current harmonics, reactive power, voltage sag/swell, voltage harmonics and voltage unbalance present in the power system distribution network. This novel resistive optimization control strategy is exploited for reference signal generation for both shunt and series inverter. This proposed algorithm adaptively regulates the DC-link capacitor voltage without utilizing additional controller circuit and makes the control system simple as it does not involve any complex optimization methods. Furthermore, a nonlinear variable gain fuzzy based hysteresis controller is proposed for controlling the hysteresis band, which effectively reduces the band violation and improves the tracking behavior of UPQC during load transient, distortion and unbalanced supply conditions of power system. The proposed control strategy of UPQC is validated through MATLAB/SIMULINK followed by the experimental setup accomplished with real-time-hardware-in the loop (HIL) system OPAL-RT simulator and adequate results are reported after a comparative assessment with the conventional PI and hysteresis controller.