This paper presents some novel single-phase diode bridge rectifier configurations which can significantly reduce harmonic currents in supply lines based on harmonic injecting and counteracting method5, the principle of which is to reverse a second harmonic current every other cycle and reinject it into utility source to counteract harmonic currents.
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