1) New definitions are introduced through IEC/EN 61000-3-12:2011
which means that. THD is replaced by THC/I
ref
.
2) New definitions are introduced through IEC/EN 61000-3-12:2011
which means that PWHD is replaced by PWHC/I
ref
2.3 Harmonic Mitigation
There are several ways of mitigating the harmonics caused
by the frequency converter 6-pulse rectifier, and they all
have their advantages and disadvantages.
Selecting the right solution depends on several factors:
•
The grid (background distortion, mains
unbalance, resonance, and type of supply -
transformer/generator).
•
Application (load profile, number of loads, and
load size).
•
Local/national requirements/regulations (for
example IEEE 519, IEC, and ER G5/4).
•
Total cost of ownership (for example initial cost,
efficiency, and maintenance).
IEC standards are harmonized by various countries or
supra-national organizations. All above-mentioned IEC
standards are harmonized in the European Union with the
prefix “EN”. For example, the European EN 61000-3-2 is the
same as IEC 61000-3-2. The situation is similar in Australia
and New Zealand, with the prefixes AS/NZS.
Categories of harmonic solutions:
•
Passive
•
Active
Passive solutions consist of capacitors, inductors, or a
combination of the 2 in different arrangements.
The simplest solution is to add inductors/reactors of
typically 3–5% in front of the frequency converter. This
added inductance reduces the number of harmonic
currents produced by the frequency converter. More
advanced passive solutions combine capacitors and
inductors in trap arrangement specially tuned to eliminate
harmonics starting from, for example, the 5
th
harmonic.
The active solutions determine the exact current that
cancels the harmonics present in the circuit and
synthesizes and injects that current into the system. Thus,
the active solution mitigates the real-time harmonic distur-
bances, which makes these solutions effective at any load
profile. For more details on the Danfoss active solutions,
refer to
VLT
®
Low Harmonic Drive Operating Instructions
and
VLT
®
Advanced Active Filter AAF 006 Operating Instructions
.
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