What Is Power Quality, and How Do Harmonics Affect Your Facility?
Quick Answer: Power quality describes how clean and stable a facility’s voltage and current are. Harmonics are distortions of the normal 60 Hz waveform created by nonlinear loads such as variable frequency drives, electronic power supplies, and LED lighting. Excess harmonics overheat transformers, motors, and neutrals, cause nuisance breaker trips, and waste energy. IEEE 519 […]