Power Quality - Analysis Of Harmonics In Electrical System

Gain advanced understanding of issues caused by Harmonic, learn to recognize them, make analysis and propose solutions

What you'll learn

Understand the difference between Linear and Non-Linear Loads

Understand how Harmonics distort the Current and Voltage Waveform

Recognize all the main Sources of Current Harmonics in practice

Understand how Distortion of Supply Voltage occurs

Understand the Quantities used to describe Harmonic Distortion

Learn how different AC and DC drive technologies affect Harmonic Distortion

Recognize Influence of Modern Lighting Systems on Harmonic Distortion

Recognize Influence of IT equipment on Harmonic Distortion

Understand the Problems that Harmonics create for Various Electrical Equipment

Understand how Resonance occurs and how to prevent it

Learn about main International Standards that deal with Harmonic Limits

Understand and select appropriate Harmonic Filtering Solution

Requirements

Basic physical quantities used to describe AC power systems

Description

Welcome to our course on Harmonics in Electrical Systems!This course is dedicated mainly for upskilling current or future electrical engineers in the subject of Harmonics, but it is suitable to anyone with interest in this subject, with basic knowledge of Electric Circuits and Power Systems.In this course you will learn about:Linear and Non-Linear LoadsHow to perform analysis of distorted (current or voltage) waveformTypical sources of Current HarmonicsThe mechanism of supply voltage distortionBasic terms to describe Harmonics distortionEffect of AC and DC drives on Harmonic DistortionEffect of modern lighting systems and IT equipment on Harmonic DistortionNegative effects of Harmonics on Electrical System and EquipmentHarmonic standardsFiltering solutionsYou will gain advanced understanding of Harmonics and be able to recognize and solve practical issues related to Harmonics, even if you don't have previous knowledge on this topic. We consider that analysis of Harmonics and their effects in modern Electrical Systems is a crucial skill for Electrical Engineers for several reasons:Possibility to optimize system efficiency by recognizing and reducing losses caused by HarmonicsImprove equipment longevity by preventing damage to transformers, motors and capacitors Improving Power Quality by preventing issues such as Voltage DistortionAchieve compliance with Regulations and Industry Standards in the domain of Harmonics and Power QualityResolving practical issues caused by HarmonicsDesign of modern electrical systems with complex loads and renewable energy sourcesEnroll now and enhance your expertise in Electrical Systems by mastering the topics of Harmonics!Good luck with your studies!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Linear and Non-Linear Loads

Lecture 2 Analysis of Non-Sinusoidal Waveform

Section 2: Current and Voltage Harmonic Distortion

Lecture 3 Typical Sources of Current Harmonics

Lecture 4 Voltage Harmonic Distortion

Lecture 5 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Total Demand Distortion (TDD)

Section 3: Effect of AC and DC drives on Harmonic Distortion

Lecture 6 Harmonic Distortion of AC Drives

Lecture 7 THD of AC Drives at partial loads

Lecture 8 Harmonic Distortion of DC Drives

Section 4: Other Sources of Harmonic Distortion

Lecture 9 Harmonic Distortion of Other Non-linear Loads

Section 5: Negative Effects of Harmonics

Lecture 10 Increased heating losses due to Harmonics

Lecture 11 Negative Effects of Harmonics on Electric Motors

Lecture 12 Overloading of Neutral Conductor due to Harmonics

Lecture 13 Influence of Harmonics on Peak Current

Lecture 14 Introduction to Resonance

Lecture 15 Resonance - practical example

Section 6: Harmonics Standards

Lecture 16 International Standards and Regulations for Harmonics

Section 7: Harmonic Mitigation Techniques

Lecture 17 Overview of Harmonic Mitigation Techniques

Lecture 18 Optimal point of Connection of Non-Linear Loads

Lecture 19 Influence of Transformer Connection on Harmonics

Lecture 20 Passive Filters

Lecture 21 Active Filters

Electrical System Design Engineers,Electrical Maintenance Engineers,Electrical Engineers working as engineering consultants,Students pursuing Bachelor's / Master's degree in Electrical Engineering,Anyone with basic Power System understanding who is interested in this topic