Published by Pacific Crest Transformers, 300 West Antelope Road – Medford, Oregon 97503 Tel : (541) 826 – 2113 Fax : (541) 826 – 8847. March, 2015. Transformers serving heavy nonlinear loads are subject to increased winding temperatures due to the harmonic currents generated by those loads. This overheating can result in a shortened serviceContinue reading “K-factor & Transformers”
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Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems
Published by CEA Technologies Inc. (CEATI), POWER QUALITY Energy Efficiency Reference Guide, Chapter 4 – Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems. 4.1 Identifying the Root Cause and Assessing Symptoms Power quality technologists employ technical instrumentation. This instrumentation can range from simple digital multi-metering through to sophisticated waveform analysis instruments. True power quality monitoring requires full-timeContinue reading “Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems”
Am I not safe from harmonics if I use K-Rated transformers and oversized neutrals?
Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. K-Rated transformers made their appearance several years ago as a means of preventing transformers from failing when subjected to heavy non-linear loading. They are essentially ‘beefed up’ transformers with extra steel in their cores andContinue reading “Am I not safe from harmonics if I use K-Rated transformers and oversized neutrals?”
How reliable are transformer energy efficiency tests (including Independent 3rd Party) under non-linear loading?
Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. It is much more difficult to accurately determine the energy efficiency of a transformer under non-linear loading than it is under linear loading. The industry accepted technique for measuring transformer efficiency under linear load involvesContinue reading “How reliable are transformer energy efficiency tests (including Independent 3rd Party) under non-linear loading?”
What constitutes an EPA Energy Star Transformer and is it important when supplying non-linear loads?
Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. The Energy Star program is sponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is designed to encourage the use of energy efficient products. The Energy Star logo is found on many household appliances andContinue reading “What constitutes an EPA Energy Star Transformer and is it important when supplying non-linear loads?”
What are zero sequence harmonic filters and how do they reduce 3rd harmonic currents and prevent neutral conductor overheating?
Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. Zero sequence currents, in simple terms, are those found in the neutral conductor. They include the unbalanced 60 Hz currents and the 3rd, 9th, 15th and other triplen harmonic currents. Zero sequence currents appear inContinue reading “What are zero sequence harmonic filters and how do they reduce 3rd harmonic currents and prevent neutral conductor overheating?”
How do harmonics increase power losses and overheat transformers?
Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. Harmonics generated by non-linear loads substantially increase the losses in conventional or K-rated delta-wye distribution transformers. This increase in losses will increase operating costs and can shorten transformer life. The main thrust of the K-ratedContinue reading “How do harmonics increase power losses and overheat transformers?”
K-Factor Defined
Published by Xitron Technologies, Manufacturers of Engineering and Production Test Equipment, An ISO 9001:2000 registered company, AN102 Application Note. In today’s industrial workplace, the proliferation of solid state devices (lighting ballasts, motor drives and controls, communications equipment, and other DC-powered loads) has created a major problem for specifying engineers, contractors and building owners. The non-linearContinue reading “K-Factor Defined”
What is Harmonic Study and Analysis and Why it is Done?
Published by Carelabs (Carelabz) The current significant growth in electronic devices focusing providing our installations has given rise to a significant change in the last few years on the type of loads connected to the electrical distribution system. Not so long ago the only concern there was when using electricity at home, in establishments andContinue reading “What is Harmonic Study and Analysis and Why it is Done?”
FLEX-CORE® Glossary of Terms
Published by FLEX-CORE®, Div. Morlan & Associates, Inc. Current Transformers Usually rated on a basis of 5 amperes secondary current and used to reduce primary current to usable levels for transformer-rated meters or transducers and to insulate and isolate them from high voltage circuits. Current Transformer Ratio Ratio of primary to secondary current. For aContinue reading “FLEX-CORE® Glossary of Terms”
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