Interharmonics in Power System
Power electronics are widely used nowadays to improve system efficiency, flexibility, and reliability. The semiconductor devices used in power electronics are nonlinear devices, and the … Read more
Power System
Effects of Harmonics on Transformers
The transformer does not generate harmonics. The transformer has primary and secondary windings, which are inductive. The inductive load draws current linearly with the applied … Read more
What are Triplen Harmonics and where do they happen?
Triplen harmonics are the odd multiples of third harmonics. The triplen harmonics orders are 3,9,15,21,. The triplen harmonic frequency is 150Hz,450 Hz,,750Hz etc. What are … Read more
Harmonics and Harmonic Frequency in AC Circuits
Harmonics refers to the additional frequencies that are generated alongside the fundamental frequency of a waveform. These frequencies are typically unwanted and can cause distortion … Read more
Effects of Harmonics on Capacitors | Interaction of Harmonics with Capacitors
The adverse Effects of Harmonics on Capacitors comprise series and parallel resonance, heating, overloading, and increased dielectric loss. The harmonics also cause a severe problem of … Read more
Effects of Harmonics on Power Cables
Power cables carry power from the supply source to the load point. They have DC resistance, which depends on their size. When current flows through … Read more
Semiconductor Fuses and their Application
Semiconductor fuses are used for short circuit protection of semiconductor devices like Silicon Control rectifiers (SCRs), Insulated Gate Bipolar Devices(IGBTs), diodes, triacs, thyristors, and similar … Read more
Why Making Current of Circuit Breaker is More than Breaking Current?
What is the Making and Breaking Current of Circuit Breaker? The circuit breaker is used for switching the circuit on and off and also for … Read more
Harmonic Filter Selection
Though all orders of harmonics harm an electrical power system, the 5th and 7th order harmonics are more harmful to electrical networks. One solution to … Read more
Harmonics Mitigation Techniques
What is Harmonics? Harmonic is a wave whose frequency is integral multiples of the fundamental frequency. The harmonics are a power quality problem that needs … Read more