Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Power Factor Calculation, May 10, 2021. In this article, we will discuss how to measure total harmonic distortion and the power factor calculations utilized. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is the amount of harmonics on a line compared to the line fundamental frequency,Continue reading “Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Power Factor Calculation”
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Impact of Harmonic Current on Energy Meter Calibration
Published by Shannon Edwards, Dave Bobick, and Steven Weinzierl, Radian Research, Inc.Speaker: Steven Weinzierl, Radian Research, Inc., 3852 Fortune Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905,USA, Tel: (765) 449-5548, Email: stevew@radianresearch.com Abstract: This paper compares and contrasts different methods to quantify VAR for single and polyphase energy meters. The results for the different methods will be compared inContinue reading “Impact of Harmonic Current on Energy Meter Calibration”
Comparing Harmonics Mitigation Techniques
Published by Jonas Persson Comsys AB Fältspatvägen 4, SE-224 78 Lund, Sweden. jonas.persson@comsy, Comparing Harmonics Mitigation Techniques – Revision 3 – 2014-04-08 Abstract— the document at hand compares harmonic mitigation techniques in a range of applications and settings. Theoretical and practical comparisons are made between active and passive series and shunt filters. The overall contextContinue reading “Comparing Harmonics Mitigation Techniques”
Case Studies: Reactive Compensation and Harmonic Suppression – Line Voltage Regulator/Harmonic Power Conditioner
Published by M. Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York | SUNY Buffalo · Department of Electrical Engineering BE(Elec), MS, MBA, Ph.D Abstract: This case study covers development of a single-phase, integrated, line voltage regulator and harmonics power conditioner for small capacity standby or mobile generators, supplying nonlinear loads, such as thoseContinue reading “Case Studies: Reactive Compensation and Harmonic Suppression – Line Voltage Regulator/Harmonic Power Conditioner”
On the Processing of Harmonics and Interharmonics: Using Hanning Window in Standard Framework
Published by A. Testa member IEEE, D. Gallo student member IEEE, R. Langella member IEEE Abstract: The harmonic and interharmonic analysis recommendations contained in the latest IEC standards on Power Quality are considered. The spectral leakage problems, due to synchronization errors of the analysed waveforms with the window widths adopted are analysed. Improvements of theContinue reading “On the Processing of Harmonics and Interharmonics: Using Hanning Window in Standard Framework”
Large Scale Proactive Power-Quality Monitoring: An Example from Australia
Published by Sean Elphick, Member, IEEE, Phil Ciufo, Senior Member, IEEE, Gerrard Drury, Vic Smith, Sarath Perera, Senior Member, IEEE, Vic Gosbell, Senior Member, IEEE, University of Wollongong. Abstract – In Australia and many other countries, distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) have an obligation to their customers to provide electrical power that is reliable andContinue reading “Large Scale Proactive Power-Quality Monitoring: An Example from Australia”
Higher Harmonics Filtration in the Power Supply System of Thyristor Hoisting Machine of Shaft Transport in a Mining Plant
Published by Marian HYLA, Silesian University of Technology, Department of Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and Robotics. ORCID: 0000-0001-6466-7398 Abstract. The paper presents the issues of the influence on the supply electrical power grid of the thyristor rectifier supplying high power receivers such as a shaft hoisting machines in mining. The current distortion influence of theContinue reading “Higher Harmonics Filtration in the Power Supply System of Thyristor Hoisting Machine of Shaft Transport in a Mining Plant”
Harmonic Measurement and Analysis during Electric Vehicle Charging
Published by Mohd Zamri Che Wanik1, Mohd FadzilMohd Siam1, Afida Ayob2, Subiyanto2, Azah Mohamed2, Abu HanifahAzit3, SaharuddinSulaiman3, Mohamed Azrin Mohamed Ali4, Zahrul Faizi Hussein1, Ahmad Kamil MatHussin1, 1TNB Research Malaysia, Malaysia, 2Power System Research Group, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, 3TNB Distribution Malaysia, Malaysia, 4Malaysian Green Technology Corporation, Bandar BaruBangi, Malaysia. Email: mzamri@tnbr.com.my ABSTRACT This paperContinue reading “Harmonic Measurement and Analysis during Electric Vehicle Charging”
A Review of the Harmonic and Unbalance Effects in Electrical Distribution Networks due to EV Charging
Published by Lauri Kütt, Eero Saarijärvi, Matti Lehtonen, Department of Electrical Engineering Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Espoo, Finland. lauri.kutt@aalto.fi, eero.saarijarvi@aalto.fiHeigo Mõlder, Jaan Niitsoo, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology Tallinn, Estonia Abstract—For wide use of electric vehicles (EVs), there are different aspects of the electric power system to consider for makingContinue reading “A Review of the Harmonic and Unbalance Effects in Electrical Distribution Networks due to EV Charging”
Power Quality — Basics Commercial Buildings
Published by HSB, Power quality — basics Commercial property, One State Street P.O. Box 5024 Hartford, CT 06102-5024 Tel: (800) 472-1866. Website: HSB.com Introduction Power quality is a general term used to describe the compatibility between connected equipment and its electrical supply. The supply system can be affected by changes to the frequency or amplitudeContinue reading “Power Quality — Basics Commercial Buildings”
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