Power Quality
Harmonics Explained: Causes, Effects and Solutions
Non-linear loads distort current waveforms. Here is what that means for your facility.
Infivate Electric Team 1 min read
Causes
VFDs, UPS, LED drivers and IT equipment draw non-sinusoidal current.
Effects
- Overheating transformers and cables
- Nuisance tripping
- Capacitor failures
- Neutral overloading
Solutions
Passive filters, active filters, detuned capacitors and good design.
Measure first
A power quality audit quantifies THD and identifies sources.
How Infivate Electric can help
Infivate Electric delivers Power Quality for organisations across India — from assessment and design to implementation and ongoing support. Talk to our team or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Total harmonic distortion — a measure of waveform distortion.
It is a widely used guide for harmonic limits.
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