Harmonics definition

Harmonics means the sinusoidal component of a periodic wave, either Voltage or Current waveform, having a frequency that is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency of 50 Hz;
Harmonics means a component of a periodic wave having frequency that is an integral multiple of the fundamental power line frequency of 50 Hz causing distortion to pure sinusoidal waveform of voltage or current, and as governed by IEEE STD 519-1992, namely “IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems” and corresponding standard as may be specified in accordance with clause (c) of subsection (2) of section 185 of the Act.
Harmonics means a component of a periodic wave having frequency that is an integral multiple of the fundamental power line frequency of 50 Hz causing distortion to pure sinusoidal waveform of voltage or current, and as governed by IEEE STD 519-1992, namely “IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems” and corresponding standards as may be specified by the CEA;

Examples of Harmonics in a sentence

  • Harmonics may also cause distortion in TV pictures, telephone interference, and malfunctions in digital equipment such as computers.

  • In addressing these problems, each utility shall implement to the extent reasonably practical the practices outlined in the standard given at 20.5(2)“f.”20.7(13) Harmonics.

  • Harmonics on the power system from all sources must be kept to a minimum.

  • Number of inverters to be interconnected pursuant to this Interconnection Request: Inverter manufacturer, model name, number, and version: List of adjustable set points for the protective equipment or software: Max design fault contribution current: Harmonics Characteristics: Start-up requirements: Note: A completed General Electric Company Power Systems Load Flow (PSLF) data sheet must be supplied with the Interconnection Request.

  • PSC 113.0703 Variations of voltage.PSC 113.0704 Harmonics of 60 Hz voltage waves.


More Definitions of Harmonics

Harmonics means a component of a periodic wave having a frequency that is an integral multiple of fundamental power line frequency of 50 Hz causing distortion to pure sinusoidal wave form of voltage or current;
Harmonics means a component frequency of the periodic oscillations of an electromagnetic wave that is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency, being 50 Hz for the power distribution system in Hong Kong.
Harmonics means the content of a signal whose frequency is an integer multiple of the actual system frequency, i.e. the main frequency produced by the generators or for the United States, 60 cycles per second.
Harmonics means a voltage or current at a multiple of the fundamental frequency of the electrical system.
Harmonics means sinusoidal currents with a Frequency equal to an integer multiple of the fundamental Frequency of the connection voltage;
Harmonics means a component of a periodic wave having frequency that is an integral multiple of the fundamental power line frequency of 50 Hz causing distortion to pure sinusoidal waveform of voltage or current, and as governed by IEEE STD 519-1992, namely “IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems” and corresponding standard as may be specified in accordance with clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 185 of the Act
Harmonics means a component of a periodic wave having frequency that is an integral multiple of the fundamental powerline frequency of 50 Hz, causing distortion to pure sinusoidal waveform of voltage or current;