The use of power quality standards to establish an equivalent transformer capability under harmonic loading

C. M. De Brito, P. Van Rhyn, J. H.C. Pretorius

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Abstract

Transformers which are not designed to operate under harmonic loading will experience higher than usual temperature increases in the windings due to the added harmonic current. This paper uses the IEEE 519 and NRS 048-2 power quality standards which define harmonic limits of voltage THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) and IHD (Individual Harmonic Distortion) and the IEEE C57.110 standard which uses the current harmonic information (IHD) to approximate an equivalent transformer capability, that is, a derating factor which can be used to limit the power usage on a transformer which is operating under nonlinear load conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology, POWERCON 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467388481
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Nov 2016
Event2016 IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology, POWERCON 2016 - Wollongong, Australia
Duration: 28 Sept 20161 Oct 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology, POWERCON 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Conference on Power System Technology, POWERCON 2016
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityWollongong
Period28/09/161/10/16

Keywords

  • Harmonic Loss Factor
  • Harmonics
  • K factor
  • Transformer equivalent capability
  • VSD
  • derating

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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