Tag Archives: Harmonics

Frequency Response of Instrument Transformers in the kHz Range

Published by Dr. Kerstin Kunde, Dr.-Ing. Holger Däumling, Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Huth, Dipl.- Ing. Hans-Werner Schlierf and Dr.-Ing. Joachim Schmid As the number of non-sinusoidal sources and loads in the network continues to grow, the importance of information concerning the quality of the current and the voltage becomes ever more important. Each deviation in frequency canContinue reading “Frequency Response of Instrument Transformers in the kHz Range”

Power Quality Considerations of Wind Power Plants

Published by David Mueller, P.E., Manager, Power System Studies, Electrotek Concepts, Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee, USA Email: davem@electrotek.com Presented at 2010 Georgia Tech Fault Disturbance Analysis Conference Abstract Wind power plants are the fastest growing power generation source, and this trend is expected to continue. This paper describes the different types of wind power turbine electricalContinue reading “Power Quality Considerations of Wind Power Plants”

Case Studies of Harmonic Problems, Analysis, & Solutions on Transmission Systems

Published by David Mueller, Manager, Power System Studies, Electrotek Concepts Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee, USA Email: dmueller@electrotek.com Published in: 2007 9th International Conference on Electrical Power Quality and Utilisation Abstract Transmission systems around the world are increasingly applying capacitor banks on their transmission systems, primarily to support transmission systems and avoid voltage collapse issues leading toContinue reading “Case Studies of Harmonic Problems, Analysis, & Solutions on Transmission Systems”

Understanding Total Harmonic Distortion

White Paper, September 2012 Published by Cowles Andrus, Communications Specialist, Power Monitors Inc. Email: candrus@powermonitors.com Website: http://www.powermonitors.com ABSTRACT This paper discusses the causes of Total Harmonic Distortion, how it is calculated, measured, and how it can impact a power distribution system. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) can be a challenging concept because of the complexity ofContinue reading “Understanding Total Harmonic Distortion”

Advantages of 6-Pulse VFD with Lineator AUHF vs Active Front End (AFE) Drives

White Paper (August 20th, 2015) Published by Anthony (Tony) Hoevenaars, P. Eng , President and CEO Mirus International Inc. INTRODUCTION Active Front End (AFE) Drive manufacturers will claim that their technology provides the best solution for treatment of harmonics associated with variable frequency drives (VFDs). They are quick to point out benefits over standard 6-PulseContinue reading “Advantages of 6-Pulse VFD with Lineator AUHF vs Active Front End (AFE) Drives”

An Investigation on the Validity of Power-Direction Method for Harmonic Source Determination

Published by Wilsun Xu and Xian Liu, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada Yilu Liu, Department of Electrical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA Published in IEEE Transaction on Power Delivery, Vol. 18, No. 1, January 2003 Abstract The power-direction method has been used widelyContinue reading “An Investigation on the Validity of Power-Direction Method for Harmonic Source Determination”

Interaction between Grid-Connected PV systems & LED Lamps: Directions for Further Research on Harmonics and Supraharmonics

Published by Tatiano Busatto, Fahim Abid, Anders Larsson and Math H. J. Bollen, Electric Power Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Skellefteå 931 87, Sweden Email: tatiano.busatto@ltu.se Gaurav Singh, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA                             Continue reading “Interaction between Grid-Connected PV systems & LED Lamps: Directions for Further Research on Harmonics and Supraharmonics”

The Importance of Good Power Quality

Published by Dr. Kurt Schipman & Dr. François Delincé , ABB Power Quality Products, Belgium ABSTRACT This paper explains the problems that are due to poor Power Quality in electrical systems and shows their possible financial consequences. Power Quality is characterized by parameters that express harmonic pollution, reactive power, and load unbalance. The best possibleContinue reading “The Importance of Good Power Quality”

Direction of Harmonics & Flicker

Published by Arbiter Systems, Inc.  Enabling Tomorrow’s Technology Today Overview As regulatory authorities impose ever-stricter requirements for power quality, utilities increasingly want to know which customer is imposing harmonics and flicker on the utilities power system. As a result, we are often asked if we can determine the “direction” of harmonic power flow, and whatContinue reading “Direction of Harmonics & Flicker”