Abstract
In this paper, the basic mechanisms of generation and flow of harmonic signals in electric power networks are discussed. With regard to generation, the unbalanced operating condition of a six-pulse converter is studied. Guidelines which are applicable in the general case are obtained. With regard to flow of harmonic signals, a new relationship between distortion voltamperes (D) and total harmonic distortion (THD) is derived. This relationship is very similar to the P/δ and Q/ |V| relations which are well known in electric power flow studies.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2162-2170 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Harmonics
- converters
- distortion
- power flow
- rectifier
- unbalance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering