Abstract
This paper proposes a novel reactive power control algorithm without load-side active power calculation for the previously proposed smart charger of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on single-phase three-wire distribution feeders. The basic principle of the proposed reactive power control algorithm is discussed in detail and then confirmed by digital computer simulation using PSIM software. A prototype experimental model is constructed and tested. Experimental results demonstrate that balanced source currents with a power factor of 0.9, which is acceptable value in Japanese regulation, are obtained on the secondary side of the pole-mounted distribution transformer during the battery charging operation.
