Nonlinear loads cause problems which can affect the performance of electrical systems, distorting supply voltage, causing additional power loss, EM interference, and resonances. This project's goal was to design, build, and test an instrument capable of measuring harmonic power (a Power Quality Monitor or PQM). It was proven that the PQM would be beneficial to power utility companies by classifying their customers as harmonic polluters of harmonic attenuators (sinks).

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Creator

• McGinley, James W
• Veilleux, Michael J.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D286M

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright