Fundamentals of Harmonics Seminar April 26, 2019

Fundamentals of Harmonics Seminar – 4 Credit Hours

Power Quality Seminars Approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services DSPS Course ID # 17383

Fundamentals of Harmonics Seminar

Cedarburg, WI

Please join us for the Fundamentals of Harmonics Seminar. This is a four-hour seminar approved by the State of Wisconsin for credit hours.  This seminar teaches the fundamentals of harmonics, including harmonic distortion and its causes, problems associated with harmonics and practical limits for harmonic distortion. The seminar discusses the methods to identify, reduce and to avoid harmonics problems.

Upon completion of this course, participants should have a meaningful understanding of harmonic voltage and current distortion, along with, the impact that harmonics can have on electric power systems.   Comprehension of the causes of harmonics as well as the methods to avoid or minimize harmonics.

Outline of the Seminar:

This course applies to electrical industry professionals serving either industrial or

commercial environments.

This course applies to electrical industry professionals serving either industrial or commercial environments. For maximum benefit of this course, participants should have an understanding of basic electrical principles such as Ohms law, power, electrical metering, motors, and general electrical equipment and systems and a working knowledge of basic algebra.

I. Introduction

a. Reference materials

b. What is harmonic distortion?

c. Linear and non-linear loads

d. Voltage and current distortion

e. Harmonic spectrum

f. Total Harmonic Distortion

II. Causes of Harmonic Current Distortion

a. End-user equipment

b. AC to DC power conversion equipment

c. Block diagram for VFD or UPS

d. Types of Rectifiers

e. The sequence of harmonics by rectifier type

f. 6-pulse rectifiers

g. 12 & 18 pulse rectifier distortions

III. Problems caused by Harmonics

a. Wasted energy, increased current & kVA

b. Equipment failure, Increased operating temperatures

c. Fuse blowing, C.B. tripping

d. Effects of harmonics on transformers

e. Effects of harmonics on capacitors

f. Harmonic resonance (series & parallel)

g. Harmonic voltage distortion

h. SCR voltage notching

i. The remedy for SCR voltage notching

j. Total power factor

IV. IEEE Std 519, 2014 – Limits for Harmonic Distortion

a. Voltage distortion limits

b. Current distortion limits

c. IEEE 519 definitions

d. Voltage notching limits

The Harmonics Seminar is approved by the State of Wisconsin for credential types:

Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License

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Fundamentals of Harmonics Seminar April 26, 2019

Two Recently Approved Seminars for Power Quality

Two Recently Approved Seminars for Power Quality 

Power Quality in Motor Control Applications

We have two recently approved seminars for power quality recently approved by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.  Introduction to Power Quality and Power Quality in Motor Control Applications have now been added to our Power Quality Seminar Schedule.  The new seminars are 4 hours and offer 4 credit hours (DSPS) or 4 PDHs (at the Engineer’s discretion).   Please Join us at the next seminar!

2017 Calendar of Power Quality Seminars

Power Quality in Motor Control Applications
(4hrs DSPS # 18902 / June 23, 2017)
Harmonics Seminar 
(8hrs DSPS # 14899 / July 21, 2017)
Introduction to Power Quality Seminar 
(4hrs DSPS # 18431 / August 18, 2017)
Power Factor Seminar
(4hrs DSPS # 17409 / September 15, 2017)
Fundamentals of Harmonics 
(4hrs DSPS # 17383 / October 20, 2017)
Power Quality in Motor Control Applications
(4hrs DSPS # 18902 / November 17, 2017)
Harmonics Seminar 
(8hrs DSPS # 14899 / December 15, 2017)

Visit our Power Quality Seminar Schedule

Introduction to Power Quality  More info on this Seminar
Fundamentals of Harmonics  More info on this Seminar
Power Factor Seminar  More info on this Seminar
Power Quality in Motor Control Applications   More info on this Seminar
Harmonics Seminar  More info on this Seminar


The above Power Quality Seminar are approved by the State of Wisconsin for credential types:
Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License, (Intro to Power Quality & Motor Control –Above + Registered Electrician Registration)

We are committed to increasing awareness and understanding of power quality problems and practical solutions to help participants make informed decisions about power quality.

Power Quality Training Programs at Your Venue

We can offer training programs that are tailored to meet your specific needs. You can choose the specific topics to be covered and the amount of time allocated for the training program. You supply the meeting location, presentation equipment and materials; we can develop and present the technical training program.

Two Recently Approved Seminars for Power Quality 

2017 Calendar of Power Quality Seminars

2017 Calendar of Power Quality Seminars

Join us in 2017 for the next Power Quality Seminar.  

We Offer Educational Power Quality Seminars & Training for Electrical Professionals.  

See our listing of seminars below or visit our seminar events page:
www.alliedindustrialmarketing.com/power-quality-events

Introduction to Power Quality 4hrs DSPS # 18431 / January 20, 2017

Fundamentals of Harmonics 4hrs DSPS # 17383 / February 17, 2017

Power Factor Seminar 4hrs DSPS # 17409 / March 17, 2017

Harmonics Seminar 8hrs DSPS # 14899 / April 7, 2017

Introduction to Power Quality 4hrs DSPS # 18431 / May 19, 2017

Fundamentals of Harmonics 4hrs DSPS # 17383 / June 16, 2017

Power Factor Seminar 4hrs DSPS # 17409 / July 21, 2017

Harmonics Seminar 8hrs DSPS # 14899 / August 18, 2017

Introduction to Power Quality 4hrs DSPS # 18431 / September 15, 2017

Fundamentals of Harmonics 4hrs DSPS # 17383 / October 20, 2017

Power Factor Seminar 4hrs DSPS # 17409 / November 17, 2017

Harmonics Seminar 8hrs DSPS # 14899 / December 15, 2017

Visit our Power Quality Seminar Schdule

Introduction to Power Quality  More info on this Seminar
Fundamentals of Harmonics  More info on this Seminar
Power Factor Seminar  More info on this Seminar
Harmonics Seminar  More info on this Seminar

The above Power Quality Seminar are approved by the State of Wisconsin for credential types:

Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License, (Intro to PQ – Registered Electrician Registration)

We are committed to increasing awareness and understanding of power quality problems and practical solutions to help participants make informed decisions about power quality.

Power Quality Training Programs at Your Venue

We can offer training programs that are tailored to meet your specific needs. You can choose the specific topics to be covered and the amount of time allocated for the training program. You supply the meeting location, presentation equipment and materials; we can develop and present the technical training program.

2017 Calendar of Power Quality Seminars

2017 Calendar of Power Quality Seminars

2017 Calendar of Power Quality Seminars

Join us in 2017 for the next Power Quality Seminar.  

We Offer Educational Power Quality Seminars & Training for Electrical Professionals.  

See our listing of seminars below or visit our seminar events page:
www.alliedindustrialmarketing.com/power-quality-events

Introduction to Power Quality 4hrs DSPS # 18431 / January 20, 2017

Fundamentals of Harmonics 4hrs DSPS # 17383 / February 17, 2017

Power Factor Seminar 4hrs DSPS # 17409 / March 17, 2017

Harmonics Seminar 8hrs DSPS # 14899 / April 21, 2017

Introduction to Power Quality 4hrs DSPS # 18431 / May 19, 2017

Fundamentals of Harmonics 4hrs DSPS # 17383 / June 16, 2017

Power Factor Seminar 4hrs DSPS # 17409 / July 21, 2017

Harmonics Seminar 8hrs DSPS # 14899 / August 18, 2017

Introduction to Power Quality 4hrs DSPS # 18431 / September 15, 2017

Fundamentals of Harmonics 4hrs DSPS # 17383 / October 20, 2017

Power Factor Seminar 4hrs DSPS # 17409 / November 17, 2017

Harmonics Seminar 8hrs DSPS # 14899 / December 15, 2017

Visit our Power Quality Seminar Schdule

Introduction to Power Quality  More info on this Seminar
Fundamentals of Harmonics  More info on this Seminar
Power Factor Seminar  More info on this Seminar
Harmonics Seminar  More info on this Seminar

The above Power Quality Seminar are approved by the State of Wisconsin for credential types:

Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License, (Intro to PQ – Registered Electrician Registration)

We are committed to increasing awareness and understanding of power quality problems and practical solutions to help participants make informed decisions about power quality.

Power Quality Training Programs at Your Venue

We can offer training programs that are tailored to meet your specific needs. You can choose the specific topics to be covered and the amount of time allocated for the training program. You supply the meeting location, presentation equipment and materials; we can develop and present the technical training program.

2017 Calendar of Power Quality Seminars

Power Factor Seminar Nov. 18, 2016

Power Factor Seminar Nov. 18, 2016 – $129.00

Power Factor Seminar Showing Total Power Factor

 

Power Factor Seminar PQ-(102)

Power Factor Seminar accredited by State of Wisconsin DSPS # 17409 4 credit hrs. Great for Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License and Electrical Professionals.

This four hour power factor seminar course explains the three
types of power factor, from a cause and effect
basis. The seminar demonstrates how to
size power factor capacitors for various types of
situations and the pitfalls to be avoided!

Introduction to Power Factor
Definition of power factor

Benefits of high power factor

Problems with low power factor

Types of Power Factor

Fundamental Frequency (Displacement) Power Factor

Motor currents and PF

Typical PF by industry

Lagging (inductive) current

Leading (capacitive) current

How much capacitance to add

Harmonic resonance

Detuning capacitors to avoid resonance

Capacitor boosting (Voltage, kVAR, current)

Local vs. Centralized capacitors

Fixed vs. automatic PF capacitor systems

Capacitor switching device ratings

Cost of low power factor

Distortion Power Factor

Estimating distortion PF based on harmonic current distortion

Causes of low distortion power factor (harmonic distortion)

Typical current distortion by equipment

What does harmonic current distortion look like?

Improving distortion PF

Total (true rms) Power Factor

Function of both displacement and distortion PF

Best practices

Decisions to be made about total PF

The Power Factor Seminar is approved by the State of Wisconsin for credential types:

Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License

Several real life examples are worked as a

group to demonstrate the techniques used to

perform analysis of power factor, size power

factor equipment and to quantify the expected

results and ROI.

Upon completion of this course, participants

should have a meaningful understanding of the

various types of power factor, the impact that

low power factor has on electric power systems,

the causes of low power factor, methods to

analyze power factor and methods to improve

power factor.

This course is applicable to electrical industry

professionals serving either industrial or

commercial environments. For maximum benefit

of this course, participants should have an

understanding of basic electrical principles such

as Ohms law, power, electrical metering, motors

and general electrical equipment and systems.

Power Factor Seminar Nov. 18, 2016

Harmonics Seminar September 16, 2016

Harmonics Seminar Added to September Schedule $229

This eight hour seminar explains harmonic distortion and its causes, identifies problems associated with harmonics and practical limits for harmonic distortion. The seminar teaches methods to identify, reduce and to avoid harmonics problems and how to predict estimated levels of harmonic distortion.  Learn More.

Power Quality Seminars Geared Towards:    

Harmonics Seminars

• Engineers


• Architects


• Facility Managers


• Motors / Drives Industry


• OEMs


• Systems Integrators


• Industrial Electricians


• Electrical Design Firms


• Grid Inter-tie Engineers


• Maintenance Engineers


• More…

Please Join us at the below seminars which are approved by the State of Wisconsin DSPS and approved for Credit Hours for these credential types:
Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License

Harmonics Seminar September 16, 2016

Power Factor Seminar held on August 19, 2016.

Power Factor Seminar held on August 19, 2016.

This four hour power factor correction seminar explains the three types of power factor, from a cause and effect basis and then teaches the intricacies of each type along with the methods to improve each power factor. The seminar demonstrates how to size power factor capacitors for various types of situations and the pitfalls to be avoided.  Several real life examples are worked as a group to demonstrate the techniques used to perform analysis of power factor, size power factor equipment and to quantify the expected results and ROI. See the outline and learn more about

Power Factor Seminar

each subject below:         Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Introduction to Power Factor
Definition of power factor

Benefits of high power factor

Problems with low power factor

Types of Power Factor

Fundamental Frequency (Displacement) Power Factor

Motor currents and PF

Typical PF by industry

Lagging (inductive) current

Leading (capacitive) current

How much capacitance to add

Harmonic resonance

Detuning capacitors to avoid resonance

Capacitor boosting (Voltage, kVAR, current)

Local vs. Centralized capacitors

Fixed vs. automatic PF capacitor systems

Capacitor switching device ratings

Cost of low power factor

Distortion Power Factor

Estimating distortion PF based on harmonic current distortion

Causes of low distortion power factor (harmonic distortion)

Typical current distortion by equipment

What does harmonic current distortion look like?

Improving distortion PF

Total (true rms) Power Factor

Function of both displacement and distortion PF

Best practices

Decisions to be made about total PF

Power Quality Seminars Geared Towards:    

• Engineers


• Architects


• Facility Managers


• OEMs


• Systems Integrators


• Industrial Electricians


• Electrical Design Firms


• Grid Inter-tie Engineers


• Maintenance Engineers


• More…

Please Join us at the below seminars which are approved by the State of Wisconsin DSPS and approved for Credit Hours for these credential types:
Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, Industrial Journeyman Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License

Friday, Aug 19, 2016

Power Factor Seminar PQ-(102) DSPS 17409

 4 Credit Hours State of WI CEUs DSPS

When: Friday, Aug 19, 2016

Where: W67 N222 Evergreen Blvd., Suite 209, Cedarburg, WI 53012 

Description: Power Factor Seminar

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Visit our Power Quality Seminar & Training Page for more information.

Power Factor Seminar held on August 19, 2016.