Abstract

Among different power quality parameters, the voltage total harmonic distortion is important and often-analyzed category. Different indices have already been suggested to measure and to monitor both the current and the voltage distortion in power systems, but harmonic site characterization still cannot be performed in satisfactory way. The state of the harmonic distortion is difficult to predict due to variability and a large number of unknown, such as detailed consumer and system characteristics. In this paper a new index describing the total harmonic distortion in current measurements, total rated distortion (TRD), is suggested in order to simplify and standardize harmonic current measurements. Another index representing the increase of harmonic voltage distortion with TRD, equivalent harmonic impedance z <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">eq</sub> , is proposed as an efficient way of characterizing a particular site. Finally, extensive harmonic measurements of a real distribution system were performed to prove the usefulness of the proposed indices.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.