Tag Archives: Harmonics

A Comprehensive Review of Power Quality Issues & Measurement for Grid-integrated Wind Turbines

Published by Ahmed F. Zobaa and Ibrahim Ahmed, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UK. Shady H.E. Abdel Aleem, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, 15th of May Higher Institute of Engineering, Cairo, Egypt. Journal Article: Recent Advances in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 2019, 12, 210-222 (Volume 12, Issue 3 ,2019)Continue reading “A Comprehensive Review of Power Quality Issues & Measurement for Grid-integrated Wind Turbines”

Interpretation & Analysis of Power Quality Measurements

Published by Christopher J. Melhorn, Electrotek Concepts, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee Mark F. McGranaghan, Electrotek Concepts, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee ABSTRACT This paper describes advances in power quality monitoring equipment and software tools for analyzing power quality measurement results. Power quality monitoring has advanced from strictly problem solving to ongoing monitoring of system performance. The increased amountContinue reading “Interpretation & Analysis of Power Quality Measurements”

The Effects of Changes to IEEE 519-1992 to 2014

Published by EATON, Powering Business Worldwide, Application Note AP040094EN, Effective November 2014 Introduction Recent changes have been made to IEEE 519. These revisions add clarity to the 1992 document as well as present new definitions, methods and recommendations. This brief summary of changes to IEEE 519 as it pertains to low voltage adjustable frequency drivesContinue reading “The Effects of Changes to IEEE 519-1992 to 2014”

EP1 Advanced Harmonic Analysis Capability of DV7 Enterprise

Energy Platform® EP1 – Handheld Electrical Energy and Power Demand Analyzer Dran-View 7 (DV7) Enterprise is a Windows based software package that enables power professionals to visualize and analyze power and energy monitoring data simply and quickly. Harmonics As the sensitivity of power electronics increases, equipment ranging from HVAC systems, personal computers to computerized processContinue reading “EP1 Advanced Harmonic Analysis Capability of DV7 Enterprise”

Harmonics Data Analysis with Dran-View 7 (DV7) Enterprise Software

To do advanced harmonic analysis using the postprocessing capability of Dran-View 7 (DV7) Enterprise. Note: Use the waveform capture on periodic basis to collect the most useful data but not necessary for normal PQ activity and reports. The steps below give a few examples. Step 1. Open the data file of the site of interestContinue reading “Harmonics Data Analysis with Dran-View 7 (DV7) Enterprise Software”

Accuracy of Harmonic Voltage Measurements in the Frequency Range up to 5kHz using Conventional Instrument Transformers

Published by Jan Meyer, Robert Stiegler, Matthias Klatt, Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany (Jan.Meyer@tu-dresden.de) Micheal Elst, RITZ Instrument Transformers GmbH, Germany (Michael.Elst@ritz-international.com) Erik Sperling, PFIFFNER Instrument Transformer Ltd. Switzerland (Erik.Sperling@pwm.ch) 21st International Conference on Electricity Distribution, Frankfurt, 6-9 June 2011 (Paper 0917) Abstract The measurement of harmonic currents and voltages is a key issue e.g. forContinue reading “Accuracy of Harmonic Voltage Measurements in the Frequency Range up to 5kHz using Conventional Instrument Transformers”

The Challenges of Harmonic Measurements to Identify the Source of Harmonic Distortion in a Network

Published by Terry Chandler, A Power Quality Practitioner ™ for 30 years, Director of Engineering Power Quality Thailand LTD/Power Quality Inc. USA,Consultant for Dranetz Corporation USA (Asia business unit General manager) Harmonics defined by multiple standards around the world. IEC 61000-4-7 Class I defines harmonics and how to measure them. IEEE 519-2014 defines harmonic limits.Continue reading “The Challenges of Harmonic Measurements to Identify the Source of Harmonic Distortion in a Network”