Title :
PC-controlled hand-held meter measures power system harmonics
Author :
Bishop, M. Ir ; Gilker, C. ; Mendis, S.R.
Author_Institution :
Cooper Power Syst. Inc., Franksville, WI, USA
Abstract :
The nature and effects of power system harmonics are reviewed. The V-Meter, a computer-controlled hand-held meter that measures power system harmonics, is discussed, and the instrumentation, data acquisition, computer interface, and data analysis capabilities used to track and analyze harmonics present in the system voltage or current are described. Since the performance of transformers in a harmonic-rich load environment is a major concern, an application of the meter on a dry-type transformer is featured.<>
Keywords :
computerised control; computerised instrumentation; electric current measurement; harmonics; meters; microcomputer applications; power system measurement; power transformers; voltage measurement; V-Meter; computer interface; computer-controlled hand-held meter; current measurement; data acquisition; data analysis; dry-type transformer; harmonics measurement; instrumentation; power system harmonics; voltage measurement; Computer interfaces; Current measurement; Data acquisition; Data analysis; Handheld computers; Instruments; Power measurement; Power system analysis computing; Power system harmonics; Transformers;
Journal_Title :
Computer Applications in Power, IEEE
