Harmonic Distortion Origin & Problems
Harmonics can be generated in your power source by any device that has non-linear operating characteristics. If you are using electrical appliances that can trigger harmonics or you have had issues with harmonics, a capacitor reactor or filter bank might be the solution. Harmonic Generated Issues : The increased heating causes capacitors, capacitor fuses, transformers, generators, fluorescent lighting ballasts, and other electrical components to fail. Circuit breaker tripping or blown fuses are a danger. Harmonic noise causes control system elements to operate incorrectly. Electronic equipment that is responsive is damaged. Disruption of electronic communications. The industry’s growing requirement for accuracy, flexibility and adjustability of electrical equipments led to the invention of low-cost diodes, thyristors, SCRs, and other power semiconductors. These modern devices have largely replaced mercury arc rectifiers in rectifier circuits for UPS setups, stat...