The Effects of Harmonics Generated by Industrial Loads in the Power System

Abstract

Harmonic analysis studies have become an important component of power system analysis and design on recent years. They are used to quantify the distortion in voltage and current waveform and avoid them to propagate through the AC network. Harmonics are created mainly by nonlinear loads in power systems. Thus, in this paper are analyzed the harmonics created by industrial loads and other electronic devices and their effects.