Title :
A harmonic distortion control technique applied to six-pulse bridge converters
Author :
Phipps, James K. ; Nelson, John P.
Author_Institution :
NEI Electr. Power Eng. Inc., Arvada, CA, USA
Abstract :
A practical design approach for controlling power system harmonics through the use of transformer connections applied to a distributed set of six-pulse bridge power converter type loads in industrial power distribution systems is presented. Some common system problems associated with harmonic distortion from six-pulse type converters are defined. A method for reducing harmonic distortion through the use of transformer bank connections to allow for harmonic cancellation is presented
Keywords :
distribution networks; electric distortion; load (electric); power convertors; power system harmonics; cancellation; distortion control; distribution systems; industries; loads; power system harmonics; six-pulse bridge power converter; transformer bank; Bridge circuits; Harmonic distortion; Industrial power systems; Petroleum; Power capacitors; Power factor correction; Power harmonic filters; Power system harmonics; Power system planning; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
