The choice between installing an Active Harmonic Filter (AHF) on the power side (at the Point of Common Coupling - PCC) versus the load side (at the source of harmonics) is a critical design decision with significant technical and financial implications. Here is a detailed analysis comparing both installation strategies. Executive Summary Load-Side Installation (Local Compensation): Targets s...
Part 1: Power Distribution - The "Highway System" for Electricity Power distribution is the final stage in the delivery of electricity from the generation plant to the end-user (homes, businesses, industries). Think of it as the local and regional road network that brings goods from a central warehouse to your doorstep. Key Components of a Distribution System: Distribution Substations: Receiv...
AI-Powered AHF: Smarter Power Quality Analyzed Explained Modern power systems face more stress than ever before. Many loads in factories and buildings now use power electronics. These devices work fast and switch many times each second. This creates distorted waveforms and uneven currents. These problems lead to harmonics. Harmonics raise heat, waste energy, and shorten equipment lif...