Harmonic Filtered Compensation
What is a harmonic?
A harmonic is a component that distorts the fundamental sine wave in electrical networks.
What causes harmonic distortion?
With the development of semiconductor technology, we started to see the effect of harmonics in our systems frequently. Some sources that cause harmonic distortion can be listed as follows;
- Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
- Motor drives
- Welding machines
- Computers
- Transformers
- Ledler
- Batteries
- Electronic circuits
- Inverters
In short, most of the devices we use today actually reduce our power quality.
What does harmonic distortion cause?
- Capacitor, contactor failures
- Burning electronic circuits
- Jerky and inefficient operation of engines
- Transformer losses
- Unnecessary opening of protective elements
- Measurement errors
- Voltage drops
- Cable heating
What does a harmonic filter compensation system do?
Harmonic filters are of two types: active filters and passive filters. Passive filters are connected in series to the harmonic source and prevent harmonic currents from increasing. It offers a lower cost solution than active filters. Active filters detect the harmonic currents in the circuit and produce the opposite sign. Thus, the disturbing effect is reset. Our compensation panel can correct the power factor but cannot prevent harmonics. Thanks to harmonic filtered compensation, you can get rid of reactive penalties, additional losses reflected on the invoice and some malfunctions that occur in the equipment you use.
What should I do?
If compensation failures, electronic card failures, breaker tripping and similar failures occur in your facility, we recommend you to get support from our company. With our 50th harmonic measurement device, you can be sure that we will determine the harmonics in your system and come to you with the most accurate solution.
