TechNotes

TechNotes
Publication #	Title & Description	Topic
TN-GENL-1	The Effective Value of Source Impedance Explains the difference between transformer nameplate impedance and effective percent impedance that contributes to the input harmonic current spectrum for a 6-pulse rectifier. Automatic Capacitor Bank, Fixed Capacitor Bank, Reactors, Power Factor Correction Capacitor	General
TN-GENL-2	PCC, THD, TDD: Explains Point of Common Coupling, Total Harmonic Distortion, and Total Demand Distortion Medium Voltage, Low Voltage	General
TN-LPF-1	Theory of Operation: Three stage filtering achieves wide band attenuation of harmonics associated with 6-pulse power converters. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-2	The Effects of Impedance on Harmonic Distortion: The magnitude of harmonic current distortion depends greatly on the upstream effective impedance. Shows the expected harmonic current distortion based on effective input impedance. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-3	The Benefits of Using Low Pass Harmonic Filters: Minimize harmonic current and voltage distortion while reducing TRMS current and kVA. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-4	ARTECHE PQ Low Pass Harmonic Filters Perform better than others: Explains filter design and component construction techniques that enable Arteche Low Pass Harmonic Filters to outperform others. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-5	Arteche Low Pass Harmonic Filters vs. 18-pulse Lower power losses and lower harmonic distortion especially at light load conditions. 12 & 18 Pulse Converter Kits, Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-6	Voltage Distortion - Cause and Effect: What causes system harmonic voltage distortion & effects it can have on other equipment. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-7	Avoiding Harmonic Resonance with Low Pass Harmonic Filters: Explanation of Harmonic resonance and how the LPF avoids harmonic resonance. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-8	De-rating Requirements for Harmonic Filters: De-rating charts for high elevation and high ambient temperature. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-9	Understanding IEEE-519: Explains the intent and application of IEEE-519 as well as techniques for attaining compliance. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-10	Selecting Low Pass Filter for DC Drives Using Arteche’s Low Pass Harmonic Filter for DC Drive applications. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-LPF-11	Satisfy 240 V applications with 480 V Low Pass Harmonic Filters Use Standard stock filters (rated 480V) to satisfy your urgent requirements for 240 volt filters. Low Pass Harmonic Filters, Harmonics, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Low Pass Filter
TN-MP-1	Series vs. Parallel Connection of Multi-pulse Rectifiers Explains configuration and performance of series vs. parallel connected 18-pulse rectifiers/drives. 12 & 18 Pulse Converter Kits, Low Voltage	Harmonic Mitigation Multi-pulse (18) Rectifiers
TN-SWF-1	When to Use a Motor Sine Wave Filter Recommendations for submersible motors and motor’s with long cable length. Sine Wave dv/dt Filters, PWM Voltage	PWM Voltage Sine Wave Filters