VSD Power QualityThe Harmonics Dilemma课件.pptVIP

VSD Power Quality The Harmonics Dilemma Author: Thomas F. Lowery HVAC Marketing Manager Presented By: Ed Swan Hermetic Motor Marketing Manager Both with Rockwell Automation – Reliance Electric This presentation was given at the ASHRAE 2000 show in Dallas Harmonics - What are they ? Harmonics Distortion - the Problem Energy efficiency is driving the need for more VSD’s. Larger loads such as chillers are being run on VSD’s . The VSD’s are contributing more non-linear load as a percent of overall electricity consumption. Current Distortion Higher current peaks could cause transformer heating or nuisance tripping by fuses, circuit breakers and other protective devices since they are typically not rated for harmonically rich waveforms. Voltage Distortion A distorted current has higher peak values that cause non-sinusoidal voltage drops across the distribution system The resulting voltage drops add or subtract from the sinusoidal voltage supplied by the utility. Other utility customers could get distorted voltage on the downstream side of the power distribution circuit. Harmonics Distortion - the Problem Other erroneous electrical problems may occur such as connected sensitive equipment under or over voltage trips. Even harmonics cancel each other in a balanced system. Since harmonics are much smaller than the fundamental, they have minimal impact on the electrical circuit itself ! Where Does the Power Go? Similar to residential energy consumption, commercial buildings use over 40% of electrical power for HVAC. If 50% of these loads are on VSD’s, the non-linear load is roughly 25% of overall building electrical usage. Today’s AC VSD’s are Pulse Width Modulated The IEEE-519 Guidelines IEEE-519 is a recommended guidelines for designing electrical systems in buildings, NOT a mandatory standard. Harmonics is a system issue more than any particular equipment issue. IEEE-519 sets limits on the voltage and current harmonics distortion at the point of comm