Geometric algebra framework applied to Symmetrical Balanced Three-Phase
Systems for Sinusoidal and Non-Sinusoidal Voltage Supply
Abstract
This paper presents a new framework based on geometric algebra (GA) for
solving and analysing three-phase balanced electrical circuits under
sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal conditions. The proposed approach is an
application of the geometric algebra power theory (GAPoT) to three-phase
systems. Calculations are performed in a multi-dimensional Euclidean
space where cross effects between voltage and current harmonics are
taken into consideration. A definition of geometric apparent power for
three-phase systems that complies with the energy conservation theorem
is introduced. By using the proposed framework, the current can be
easily decomposed into active- and non-active components for current
compensation purposes. The paper includes detailed examples in which
electrical circuits are solved and the results are analysed. This work
is a first step towards a more advanced polyphase proposal with
realistic cases, where unbalance and asymmetry is included.