Reduce Harmonics
Identify harmonic distortion, understand its sources and develop appropriate mitigation measures for industrial electrical systems.
What Are You
Trying to Solve?
Understanding the electrical problem is the first step toward selecting the right engineering solution.
High voltage or current harmonic distortion.
Excessive heating in electrical equipment.
Capacitor bank problems.
Electrical disturbances affecting sensitive equipment.
Reduced reliability of electrical systems.
What Is Causing
the Problem?
Identifying the underlying causes helps us select the right corrective approach rather than treating only the symptoms.
Variable frequency drives and other nonlinear loads.
Power electronic converters.
UPS and switched-mode power supplies.
Arc and other nonlinear industrial loads.
Resonance involving capacitor banks and system impedance.
An Engineering Approach
to the Problem
SYCON evaluates harmonic behaviour through electrical measurements and analysis before selecting appropriate mitigation measures. The solution may involve system changes, detuned capacitor bank arrangements or other corrective measures according to the measured condition.
What Makes Up the Solution?
The solution can combine SYCON products and engineering services according to the application requirement.
Series Harmonic Reactors
Detuned reactors used with capacitor bank systems where harmonic conditions require appropriate mitigation and protection.
Power Quality Audit
Measurement and analysis of harmonics, voltage, current and other power-quality parameters.
Harmonic Analysis
Detailed assessment of harmonic distortion and its effect on the electrical system.
How the Solution Works
A structured engineering approach from identifying the requirement to implementing the solution.
Identify affected equipment and operating conditions.
Measure voltage and current harmonic behaviour.
Analyse harmonic sources and system response.
Evaluate capacitor bank and resonance conditions.
Develop appropriate mitigation measures.
Verify electrical performance after corrective action.
Engineering Benefits
Technical outcomes that the solution is designed to support within the electrical system.
Better understanding of harmonic distortion.
Improved capacitor bank protection.
Reduced harmonic-related electrical stress.
Improved power-quality visibility.
Reduced risk of harmonic-related equipment problems.
Improved electrical system reliability.
Reduced unplanned interruptions.
Better-informed electrical investment decisions.
Business Outcomes
That Matter
Beyond technical performance, the solution is intended to support operational efficiency, cost control and business performance.
Where This Solution
Can Be Applied
Explore the industries where this solution can address electrical, energy and operational requirements.
Typical Applications
Typical application areas where the reduce harmonics solution can be considered.
Variable frequency drive installations
Industrial plants with nonlinear loads
Capacitor bank systems
Motor-driven production facilities
Electrical distribution systems
Technical Specifications
Technical parameters relevant to this solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about reduce harmonics.
Harmonics are commonly associated with nonlinear loads such as variable frequency drives, power electronic converters and switched-mode equipment.
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Engineering Experience
Behind the Solution
Work with a team that combines industrial electronics, electrical engineering and practical application experience.
Engineering-led approach
Industrial application experience
Products and services under one engineering ecosystem
Application-focused technical support
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