Estimation of time-varying power quality indices using a computationally efficient algorithm

In this paper a new recursive adaptive filter based on a fast Gauss–Newton method has been proposed for the estimation of power quality (PQ) indices for time-varying voltage and current signals in an electric power system. The presented algorithm is based on the minimization of a weighted forgetting factor based error cost function by the use of Recursive Gauss–Newton method. Further a Hessian matrix approximation is used to produce a fast recursive algorithm, which is immune to random noise, waveform distortion and increases the speed of convergence and accuracy. The algorithm models the typical time-varying signal and the accompanied distortions due to harmonics and random noise in a manner that will be suitable for real-time PQ indices estimation. Further, the forgetting factor is tuned in accordance with signal error covariance to provide improved performance. Also power system frequency variations are estimated and correction factors are derived. The effects of sub harmonics, and interharmonics in the signal have been considered while estimating the various PQ indices.

► The paper presents a new fast Gauss–Newton adaptive filter for PQ estimation. ► The filter is recursive and time varying PQ indices are estimated accurately. ► Sequence components and harmonic distortions are tracked accurately. ► Time varying frequency is estimately accurately. ► Computational overhead of the algorithm is minimal.