Harmonics in Electrical Systems
Harmonics affect the quality of AC electricity delivered via the power grid. Left unaddressed, harmonics can increase your energy costs, degrade system performance, and shorten the lifetime of your equipment – and in some cases, even raise personnel safety issues.
This video presents a quick overview of harmonics and how they affect electrical systems. We explain what harmonics are and how they are generated in electrical transmission lines. We also list several ways harmonics can negatively impact your facility. We conclude the video with a brief tour of some of the power quality instruments offered by AEMC for measuring and analyzing harmonics, an essential first step for devising a strategy for harmonics mitigation.
By the end of the video, you should have a good understanding of basic harmonics concepts and why they should be an important concern for any facility management and maintenance program.