1. Current Transformer (CT) A Current Transformer is an instrument transformer used to measure alternating current (AC) by stepping down high currents to a lower, measurable value. Key Functions: Current Measurement: Steps down high primary current (e.g., 1000A) to a standardized secondary current (e.g., 5A or 1A) for meters and relays. Isolation: Provides galvanic isolation be...
China Power Quality Issues: Impacts, Costs, and Advanced Solutions In the rapidly evolving landscape of China's power sector, power quality issues have emerged as a critical challenge, demanding immediate attention and effective solutions. This article conducts a comprehensive analysis of the impacts, costs, and advanced equipment solutions related to power quality in China, drawing insight...
Power Quality: Why It Matters and How YT Electric Provides Solutions What Is Power Quality, and Why Should We Care? In 2001, a Silicon Valley manufacturing company lost over $3 million in a single day due to a power outage that halted production.¹ Today, nearly 20% of the world’s electricity is wasted due to inefficiencies in power transmission and distributio...
Active Harmonic Filters (AHFs) are widely used in buildings to mitigate harmonic distortion caused by non-linear loads, ensuring power quality, energy efficiency, and compliance with standards like IEEE 519 and IEC 61000-3-6. Here are key applications of AHFs in buildings: 1. Office Buildings & Commercial Complexes Loads: LED lighting, VFDs (HVAC systems), elevators, UPS systems...
The combination of a Static VAR Generator (SVG) and Thyristor-Switched Capacitor (TSC) creates a high-performance hybrid reactive power compensation system. This setup leverages the fast dynamic response of the SVG with the cost-effective bulk compensation capability of TSC. How SVG + TSC Works SVG (Static VAR Generator) Uses a voltage-source converter (VSC) with IGBT...
Have you ever heard of "harmonics" in electrical systems? If not, it’s time to pay attention—because these invisible distortions could be silently eroding efficiency, damaging equipment, and inflating energy costs. But what are harmonics, exactly? Think of electrical current as a symphony: ideal current flows smoothly in a single "note" (frequency). Harmonics are unwan...
Harmonics are a critical yet often overlooked phenomenon in electrical systems. They represent distortions in the ideal sinusoidal waveform of voltage or current, occurring at frequencies that are integer multiples of the fundamental power frequency (e.g., 50 Hz or 60 Hz). While harmonics are inherent in modern power systems, their uncontrolled presence can lead to severe operational and financial...
The 4 quadrants of reactive power refer to the different combinations of active (real) power (P) and reactive power (Q) flow in an AC electrical system. These quadrants are defined based on whether power is being generated or consumed and whether the system is supplying or absorbing reactive power. Four Quadrants of Reactive Power: The quadrants are categorized based on th...