DocumentCode
773796
Title
Power distribution system design for operation under nonsinusoidal load conditions
Author
Massey, Gregory W.
Author_Institution
Public Buildings Service, US General Services Adm., Kansas City, MO, USA
Volume
31
Issue
3
fYear
1995
Firstpage
513
Lastpage
519
Abstract
This paper explores the effects of power system harmonics induced by nonsinusoidal loads on power distribution systems. The first portion examines the harmonic phenomenon to more fully understand harmonic current behavior from an intuitive point of view. The second portion outlines the hazardous effect harmonic currents have on power system components and provides guidance for nonsinusoidal load power distribution system design
Keywords
distribution networks; load (electric); power system harmonics; harmonic current behavior; harmonic current hazardous effects; nonsinusoidal load conditions; power distribution system; power system components; power system harmonics; Buildings; Circuits; Conductors; Harmonic analysis; Helium; Laser noise; Power distribution; Power lasers; Power supplies; Power system harmonics;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/28.382111
Filename
382111
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