Published by David Horning, November 2014. Power Monitors, Inc., White Paper: Steps to Find the Source of Harmonics Abstract. Harmonics are “Non-Linear” current or voltage in an electrical system. Any waveform that deviates from a perfect sine wave has harmonics. Any nonlinear load draws harmonic currents and therefore produces harmonic voltage distortion, by producing non-sinusoidalContinue reading “Steps to Find the Source of Harmonics”
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Effect of Harmonics on Power Transformers: A Practical Demonstration and Analysis
Published by Munther Naif Thiab1, nmunther2@gmail.com, Kaleid waleed abid2, kaleidwaleedabid@gmail.com, Muhideen Abbas Hasan3, muhyabass@gmail.com,1, College of Engineering, University of Anbar, Iraq.2, Renewable Energy Research Center / University of Anbar. Iraq.3, Al-Dour Technical Institute, Northern Technical University, Iraq. Abstract: Voltage and current harmonics arise in the presence of nonlinear loads in the major supply. Moreover, theContinue reading “Effect of Harmonics on Power Transformers: A Practical Demonstration and Analysis”
Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems
Published by Simon Mugo, EE Power – Technical Articles: Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems, May 04, 2023. This article will guide engineers in understanding harmonics, causes, types, equations, and sequences and mitigate harmonics effects. Harmonics are fundamental frequency multiples that have existed since the beginning of the 20th Century when engineers and scientists discovered discontinuous loads,Continue reading “Mitigating Harmonics in Power Systems”
Clean Power for Office Towers
Published by Raghavan Venkatesh, EE Power – Technical Articles: Clean Power for Office Towers, April 12, 2018. This article features EPCOS AG product PQSine S series designed for 3-phase grids with or without neutral conductors and enables harmonics to be filtered. The complex power networks of skyscrapers and other modern buildings must serve a wide rangeContinue reading “Clean Power for Office Towers”
PQ Investigation for SW County School District No. 1 Harmonic Considerations Associated with PC Loads
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: PQ Investigation for SW County School District No. 1, Document ID: PQS0323, Date: October 10, 2003. Abstract: The County School District has a concern for increasing computer loads at the local High School. There are approximately 300 computers currently in use at the school and plans are toContinue reading “PQ Investigation for SW County School District No. 1 Harmonic Considerations Associated with PC Loads”
Methods for Determining Power Losses in Cable Lines with Non-Linear Load
Published by Łukasz TOPOLSKI, Jurij WARECKI, Zbigniew HANZELKA, AGH University of Science and Technology Abstract. Harmonic currents in power cables cause additional power losses associated with phenomena that increase the temperature of the cable insulation and make its service life shorter. For these reasons, it is important to choose methods for determining active power losses,Continue reading “Methods for Determining Power Losses in Cable Lines with Non-Linear Load”
Harmonics in Electrical Power Systems and how to remove them by using filters in ETAP
Published by Zia Hameed1, Muhammad Rafay Khan Sial2, Adnan Yousaf3, Muhammad Usman Hashmi,Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Superior University, 17-km off Raiwind Road Lahore PakistanEmails: zia.hameed@superior.edu.pk, rafay.khan@superior.edu.pk, adnan.yousaf@superior.edu.pk Abstract—Power System Harmonics is a real point of concern for Electrical Engineers. In power systems, non-linear loads are permanently connected, unlike transients and other distortions are produced.Continue reading “Harmonics in Electrical Power Systems and how to remove them by using filters in ETAP”
Computer Assisted Harmonics Analysis
Published by Prof. Silviu Darie, PhD (EE), Technical University Cluj Napoca, Romania, Honorary Member of the Romanian Technical Sciences Academy. Email: silviu.darie@enm.utcluj.ro. Abstract: Based on the author’s experience one describes in field tested methodologies which can be employed in solving the frequency-based power quality problems. A generic approach is presented and an experience-based assessment isContinue reading “Computer Assisted Harmonics Analysis”
Designing a Passive Filter for Reducing Harmonic Distortion in the Hybrid Micro-grid Including Wind Turbine, Solar Cell and Nonlinear Load
Published by Ali BAGHERI, Mohsen ALIZADEH, Department of Electrical Engineering, Yadegar -e- Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Abstract. One of the most important indices of power quality in distribution grids is the harmonic distortion, which can affect the reliability of the micro-grid. On the other hand, the growth ofContinue reading “Designing a Passive Filter for Reducing Harmonic Distortion in the Hybrid Micro-grid Including Wind Turbine, Solar Cell and Nonlinear Load”
Solutions to Mitigate Harmonics
Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter M. Power harmonics management – Solutions to mitigate harmonics There are three different types of solutions to attenuate harmonics: • Modifications in the installation• Special devices in the supply system• Filtering Basic solutions to mitigate harmonics To limit the propagation of harmonics in the distribution network, different solutions are availableContinue reading “Solutions to Mitigate Harmonics”
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