Rectifier Harmonics in Power Systems
- 1 March 1980
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
- Vol. IA-16 (2), 271-276
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.1980.4503781
Abstract
The effect of rectifier harmonic currents on power systems is described. Rectifiers and inverters require nonsinusoidal waves of current. These current waves are made up of a number of sine waves which are harmonics of the fundamental wave. These harmonic currents can excite resonant circuits causing them to ``ring'' and produce large oscillating currents. Criteria as to possible problem areas are discussed and illustrated with case studies. Examples of application of filters to ``trap'' these harmonic currents are included.Keywords
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