The presence of capacitor is analyzed into the identification of distortion sources in a power system. ► The load characterization index (LCI) is proposed. ► LCI is able to distinguish the linear and non-linear loads only from the voltage and current measured at the input of the load. ► Simulation and experimental tests prove the LCI validity. 1.
At higher frequencies, the distortion is less noticeable due to lower capacitor impedance, leading to a negligible voltage drop across the capacitor. Minimizing the voltage drop across the capacitor will mitigate distortion. One approach to do this is to increase the impedance in series with the capacitor to limit the current flowing through it.
A capacitor bank experiences high voltage distortion during resonance. The current flowing in the capacitor bank is also significantly large and rich in a monotonic harmonic. Figure 4.29 shows a current waveform of a capacitor bank in resonance with the system at the 11th harmonic.
The conclusions presented in indicate that the capacitor plays an important role in the spread of harmonic distortion in a power distribution network. It does not introduce new harmonics into the network, but amplifies those already present.
Equation 1 shows that materials with higher dielectric constants enable smaller capacitor volumes for a given capacitance value. This accounts for the large variations in the size of a 10-μF capacitor with a particular voltage rating, since it all depends on the capacitor dielectric.
These harmonic currents can also cause interference with telecommunication lines and errors in power metering. A capacitor bank experiences high voltage distortion during resonance. The current flowing in the capacitor bank is also significantly large and rich in a monotonic harmonic.
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