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Understanding Nonlinear Loads and Generator Set Interaction: Gregory M. Williams, P.E. Caterpillar Inc. (309) 578-4995
Understanding Nonlinear Loads and Generator Set Interaction: Gregory M. Williams, P.E. Caterpillar Inc. (309) 578-4995
INTERACTION
Gregory M. Williams, P.E.
Caterpillar Inc.
(309) 578-4995
INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY
Figure 1
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SCR LOADS
Figure 2
NOTCHING PHENOMENON
Figure 3
Figure 4
RINGING EFFECTS
Figure 5
HARMONIC CURRENT
Figure 6
WAVEFORM DISTORTION
POWER FACTOR
with the device supplier for specific input kVA and power
factor.
GENERATOR HEATING
INSTRUMENT READINGS
Figure 7
DETERMINING DISTORTION
n
p 5 7 11 13 17 19 23 25
6 x x x x x x x x
12 x x x x
Figure 8