Introduction: The 2026 Grid Emergency Meets AI Infrastructure In July 2026, the eastern United States is experiencing a punishing heatwave. The PJM Interconnection—the largest US regional grid—is forecasting demand to exceed 166,000 MW, dangerously close to its all-time historical record. Utilities are considering the unthinkable: cutting AI data centers off the grid to preserve...
Active Harmonic Filter Sizing: What Happens When You Get It Wrong Learn how harmonic current, load cycles, topology, temperature, and SVG/AHF selection affect THDi performance. Consider a textile mill with dozens of VFD-driven spinning frames. A 100 A active harmonic filter (AHF) is installed, but THDi at the PCC falls only from 28% to 19%. The unit is operating normally; it is simpl...
How to Size an Active Harmonic Filter Correctly: A Complete Industrial Sizing Guide As industrial facilities continue adopting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), UPS systems, robotics, servo drives, EV chargers, and renewable energy systems, harmonic distortion has become one of the most common power quality issues. These nonlinear loads improve efficiency but also inject harmonic currents b...
Power Quality Control: How APF and SVG Improve Modern Electrical Systems Introduction: Why Power Quality Matters More Than Ever As modern industrial and commercial facilities become increasingly dependent on power electronics, power quality has become a critical factor in electrical system reliability, energy efficiency, and equipment protection. Variable frequency drives (VFDs), UPS...