Harmonics current minimization using passive filter with two different configurations / Eimi Diyana Rosli

This thesis investigates the performance of passive filter in reducing harmonics. An analysis and simulation on passive filter to reduce the harmonic distortion was done consisting of inductor and capacitor which was used to reduce the harmonic effects in the current source of the rectifier circuit. Two configurations of passive filter were done to observe the difference on total harmonic distortion (THD) which is shunt passive filter and low-pass broadband filter. A simulation using MATLAB was done using full bridge rectifier circuit since rectifier is one of the sources of harmonic. Studies were made to consider the effectiveness of using passive filter in reducing the harmonics distortion. The study that was carried out intended in proving that low-pass broadband filter offer higher reduction in the total harmonic distortion (THD) as compared to shunt passive filter.