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Power is a crucial component of life in the modern world. We are always surrounded by things that are powered in some way. To provide affordable and secure electricity, we must use the best power systems. Harmonics boost the RMS of the current flow in the circuit and hence increase loss, which has led to several issues with the power systems. Harmonics may have an impact on the loads as well as the entire distribution system. Delicate appliances and equipment in your industrial or commercial facility might potentially be harmed by harmonics. In other cases, the existence of a harmonic breakdown is not immediately apparent and cannot be distinguished from the normal ageing of the appliance.

Harmonic Distortion:

If harmonic issues arise, they may have a limited impact on the power supply’s dependability. Problems in the power systems are brought on by harmonics in the electric current and voltage. High harmonic levels in power systems can damage or destroy equipment. A non-linear load in an electrical system frequently contributes to harmonics, or distortion of the current waveform. Examples of non-linear loads and harmonically produced loads in power systems include personal computers, variable speed motors, driven motors, fax machines, laser printers, Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), batteries, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

Harmonic Analysis's Relevance:

Electricity systems perform and are of worse quality when harmonic is present. The reliability of the system will increase with the use of harmonic analysis to find harmonics inside the power system. Modern power electronics equipment is often used, which results in nonlinear currents. Harmonics were therefore generated as a result of the system stresses. Equipment and equipment must meet energy-saving criteria and be energy-efficient.

At What Points Was Harmonic Analysis Necessary?

The harmonic restrictions need to be verified if load measurements are more than 25% of the entire load or bus system of A circuit.
To address harmonics-related issues such equipment failure and damage.
Both the timing and volume of non-linear loads that will be introduced when the plant is enlarged.
When an additional capacitor bank is introduced to the electrical systems, harmonic analysis is required.

A nonlinear load interacts with a sinusoidal waveform, causing the system to create distortion and harmonics. Every time it’s important to determine whether there are harmonics present in a system, harmonic analysis is frequently necessary.

Benefits of Power System Harmonics Mitigation:

Harmonic analysis lowers operational costs by reducing the power losses of cables, switch gears, and safety devices. Additionally, it aids in lowering power system losses.
Reduced demand for cable, switchgear, and busbars leads to cheaper capital costs since it minimizes the RMS current in the power system and aids in preventing transformer oversizing.
It improves business performance automatically after cutting losses and lowers the RMS current value. Increased losses, a higher current RMS value, and overheating of cables, transformers, motors, and capacitors are all effects of harmonics. The unfavorable outcomes can force you to quit the procedure and lose money.

Techniques for Analyzing the Power Quality:

To highlight the non-linear loads, obtain the one-line figure.
Keep an eye out for the shared connection point (PCC).
Focuses emphasis on the plant buses that harmonics may have an impact on.
Assemble all data on nonlinear loads and harmonic performance of the utility provider in the past.
Using the ETAP program and the electrical system’s performance, create a model.
Conduct a harmonic analysis and inquiry, as well as check the levels of voltage and current distortion.
Decide on a mitigation strategy if the harmonic distortion is too high.
Rerun the harmonic analysis after utilizing the mitigation strategy to confirm CEC compliance.

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