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Harmonic Analysis

Harmonic Analysis

Overview

Harmonic analysis is a technique used to study and analyze the harmonic components in a periodic waveform or signal. The main use of harmonic analysis in electrical engineering is to examine the existence and properties of harmonics in electrical power systems. Harmonic voltage or current waveform frequencies are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency. However, due to non-linear loads, such as power electronics, variable speed drives, and certain types of lighting, harmonic currents and voltages can be introduced into the system.

Harmonic analysis

Harmonic analysis

Harmonic analysis

Scope of Work

Measurement of Harmonic at main plant LT or HT or Individual LT line.
Measurement of Total Harmonic Distortion of Individual Phase – Voltage & Current.
Measurement and analysis of Harmonics (up to 50th) as per standards (IEEE 519/IEC 61000 -3-2/3/4).
Method uses for Harmonic Study is 3 Phase 3 Wire Method.
Identification, Suggestion and Design Harmonic Filter of Decrease the harmonic of plant level.

Problems Caused by Harmonics

Blinking of Incandescent Lights - Transformer Saturation
Capacitor Failure - Harmonic Resonance
Circuit Breakers Tripping - Inductive Heating and Overload
Electronic Equipment Shutting down - Voltage Distortion
Flickering of Fluorescent Lights - Transformer Saturation
Fuses Blowing for No Apparent Reason - Inductive Heating and Overload
Motor Failures (overheating) - Voltage Drop
Neutral Conductor and Terminal Failures - Additive Triplen Currents
Electromagnetic Load Failures - Inductive Heating
Overheating of Metal Enclosures - Inductive Heating
Power Interference on Voice Communication - Harmonic Noise
Transformer Failures - Inductive Heating

Suggestions

Option 1: What are the advantages of using Harmonic Filter (Detuned) Reactor?

  • Prevents harmonic current and voltage amplitude from increasing in systems with non-linear loads.
  • Limits the harmonic current flowing on the capacitor. This prevents heat and high current stresses and allows the capacitors to have a longer operating life.
  • Prevents to overcurrent and heating problems on transformers, bus bars, cables, switchgear, protection equipment, etc.

Option 2: Install the Active filter

  • Install the Active filter In the plant for reduce the harmonic.
Option 2: Install the Active filter

Total Harmonic Distortion at Transformer

Total Harmonic Distortion at Transformer

Total Harmonic Distortion at Transformer

Individual Harmonic Distortion in Voltage

Individual Harmonic Distortion in Voltage

Individual Harmonic Distortion in Voltage

Individual Harmonic Distortion in Current

Individual Harmonic Distortion in Current

Individual Harmonic Distortion in Current

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