Development of measurement algorithm in an industrial PLC : An evaluation of DSOGI-PLL for real time measurements

Sammanfattning: The aim of this project was to devise an algorithm for three phase AC power grid measurements that could be utilized in an excitation system for controlling generators. This application requires fast and accurate measurements even when the voltages in the power grid are characterized by unbalanced three-phase, frequency variations and harmonic distortions. Phase locked loop algorithms are used in grid synchronization techniques and are developed to withstand disturbances in the power grid. A DSOGI-PLL was implemented on a PLC and then evaluated. The DSOGI-PLL was tested with input voltages generated by a relay testing system. The result showed that the DSOGI-PLL could measure positive sequence component RMS and grid frequency of unbalanced three-phase voltages and voltages characterized by frequency variations and harmonic distortions. However, the measurements response time and accuracy did not meet the requirements for application in excitation systems.