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ECOsine
ECOsine – getting a grip on harmonics
Reliable harmonics mitigation.
The best place to eliminate harmonics is right at
their source, i.e. at the individual non-linear load. Only then can the propagation
of harmonic currents and voltages throughout the system be avoided. Schaffner
ECOsine filters are uniquely able to master this challenge. They provide a low
impedance path for harmonic currents required by the rectifier, thus significantly
reducing the amount of harmonics flowing through the electric distribution
system. As a result, the non-linear load virtually draws a sinusoidal current from
the grid. In a typical motor drive system, the total harmonic current distortion
(THID) is reduced to well below 8% at any load condition, and to <5% at full load.
Compliance with the toughest total demand distortion (TDD) levels according to
table 10-3 of IEEE 519 is therefore ensured.
High performance – not only at full load.
Often manufacturers promote filter perfor-
mance only at full load because light load conditions can be a challenge in terms
of both harmonics mitigation and capacitive current. Schaffner ECOsine filters
not only guarantee the THID rating of 8% maximum over the entire load range,
but also limit the amount of capacitive current in all conditions.
An external capacitor disconnect switch can easily be installed, if capacitive
current under light load conditions has to be suppressed. You can obtain more
information on this subject from the Schaffner ECOsine application note.
Load [%]
Z line = 0.2%
Z line = 3.0%
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