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    IEEE Guide for Application and Specification of Harmonic Filters

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  19-04-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  24-11-2003

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Scope
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    4 Harmonic filter design considerations
      4.1 Filter capacitive reactive power
      4.2 Harmonic limitations
          4.2.1 System limitations
          4.2.2 Equipment withstand capabilities
      4.3 Normal system conditions
      4.4 Normal harmonic filter conditions
      4.5 Contingency system conditions
      4.6 Contingency harmonic filter conditions
      4.7 Harmonic filter locations
      4.8 Harmonic filter configurations
      4.9 Using existing capacitor banks
    5 Low-voltage shunt harmonic filters
      5.1 Introduction
      5.2 Technical specifications
          5.2.1 Harmonic filter capacitors
          5.2.2 Harmonic filter reactors
          5.2.3 Capacitor and reactor tolerances
          5.2.4 Contactors
          5.2.5 Fuses
          5.2.6 Circuit breakers
          5.2.7 Connections
          5.2.8 High-pass harmonic filter resistor assemblies
          5.2.9 Enclosure and general construction
          5.2.10 Integrated harmonic filter assembly
      5.3 General design considerations
          5.3.1 Selecting the point of connection
          5.3.2 Component selection
      5.4 Case study
    6 Medium- and high-voltage harmonic filters
      6.1 Introduction
      6.2 Harmonic overload considerations
      6.3 Major component specifications
          6.3.1 Harmonic filter capacitor assemblies
          6.3.2 Harmonic filter reactors
          6.3.3 Harmonic filter resistor assemblies
          6.3.4 Switchgear
          6.3.5 Conductors
          6.3.6 Grounding switch and key interlock
          6.3.7 Surge arresters
      6.4 Harmonic filter switching control
      6.5 Protection
          6.5.1 Relay considerations for harmonic filter applications
          6.5.2 Overvoltage protection
          6.5.3 Overcurrent protection
          6.5.4 Harmonic filter unbalance and detuning protection
          6.5.5 Harmonic filter overload protection
      6.6 Harmonic filter design procedure
          6.6.1 Step 1: Determine harmonic filter bank kvar size
          6.6.2 Step 2: Select initial harmonic filter tuning
          6.6.3 Step 3: Optimize the harmonic filter configuration to
                         meet harmonic guidelines
          6.6.4 Step 4: Determine the component ratings
          6.6.5 Numerical example
          6.6.6 Specific filter application information
    Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
    Annex B (informative) - Harmonic filter types
    Annex C (informative) - Estimating harmonic filter harmonic currents

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    Describes guidelines for passive shunt harmonic filters for use on 50 Hz and 60 Hz power systems to reduce harmonic distortion on the system(s). Deals with the selection of the: (1) components, (2) protection, and (3) control of harmonic filters.

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    Provide guidelines for the application and specification of passive shunt harmonic filters for use on 50 and 60 Hz power systems at 216 volts and above.

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    Committee Transmission and Distribution
    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT 1531 (12/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE 519-2014 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems
    IEEE C57.16-2011 IEEE Standard for Requirements, Terminology, and Test Code for Dry-Type Air-Core Series-Connected Reactors
    IEEE 1036-2010 IEEE Guide for the Application of Shunt Power Capacitors
    IEEE C37.99-2012 IEEE Guide for the Protection of Shunt Capacitor Banks
    IEEE 18-2012 IEEE Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE 519-2014 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems
    IEEE 32-1972 IEEE Standard Requirements, Terminology, and Test Procedures for Neutral Grounding Devices
    IEEE/ANSI C37.06-2000 American National Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers - Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis - Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities
    NEMA MG 1 : 2016 MOTORS AND GENERATORS
    IEEE C57.12.01-2015 REDLINE IEEE Standard for General Requirements for Dry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers
    IEEE C57.16-2011 IEEE Standard for Requirements, Terminology, and Test Code for Dry-Type Air-Core Series-Connected Reactors
    IEEE C57.12.00-2015 IEEE Standard for General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers
    IEEE 1036-2010 IEEE Guide for the Application of Shunt Power Capacitors
    IEEE C37.66 : 2005 REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPACITOR SWITCHES FOR AC SYSTEMS (1 KV TO 38 KV)
    IEEE C37.48-2005 IEEE Guide for the Application, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories
    IEEE C37.99-2012 IEEE Guide for the Protection of Shunt Capacitor Banks
    NFPA 70 : 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    IEEE DRAFT 519.1 : D9A 2004 GUIDE FOR APPLYING HARMONIC LIMITS ON POWER SYSTEMS
    IEEE C37.06-2009 AC HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS RATED ON A SYMMETRICAL CURRENT BASIS - PREFERRED RATINGS AND RELATED REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
    IEEE C37.012-1979 IEEE Application Guide for Capacitance Current Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE 519-1992 IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems
    IEEE C37.012-2014 IEEE Guide for the Application of Capacitance Current Switching for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Above 1000 V
    IEEE C37.04-1999 IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
    IEEE 18-2012 IEEE Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors
    IEEE 141 : 1993 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants
    IEEE C57.110-2008 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice for Establishing Liquid-Filled and Dry-Type Power and Distribution Transformer Capability When Supplying Nonsinusoidal Load Currents
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