Harmonic Analysis
Measure and analyse harmonic distortion to understand its impact on industrial electrical systems and identify appropriate corrective measures.
Why This Service
Matters
Understanding the underlying problem helps establish the right scope and approach for the engagement.
Electrical equipment experiences unexplained heating or malfunction.
Capacitor banks experience repeated problems.
Harmonic distortion is suspected in the electrical system.
Non-linear loads are affecting electrical system performance.
The facility needs measured information about harmonic distortion.
What the Service
Covers
The scope is defined according to the requirements of the site, system and engagement.
Harmonic voltage measurement.
Harmonic current measurement.
Total harmonic distortion assessment.
Harmonic spectrum analysis.
Assessment of non-linear load behaviour.
Assessment of electrical system conditions associated with harmonics.
Identification of significant harmonic conditions.
Recommendations for appropriate corrective measures.
How We Conduct the Service
A structured approach designed to understand the site, analyse the relevant conditions and deliver actionable engineering outcomes.
Understand the electrical system
Review the electrical distribution system, major loads and reported harmonic-related problems.
Identify measurement locations
Select suitable electrical points and operating conditions for harmonic measurements.
Measure harmonic parameters
Measure harmonic voltage, harmonic current and total harmonic distortion.
Analyse harmonic spectrum
Review the measured harmonic spectrum and identify significant harmonic components.
Assess system impact
Evaluate the measured harmonic conditions in relation to the electrical system and connected loads.
Identify probable causes
Relate measured harmonic conditions to relevant non-linear loads and system operating conditions.
Recommend corrective measures
Develop technically appropriate recommendations based on the measurement and engineering assessment.
What You
Receive
The engagement produces documented findings, analysis and recommendations appropriate to the agreed scope.
Harmonic voltage measurements.
Harmonic current measurements.
Total harmonic distortion assessment.
Harmonic spectrum analysis.
Identification of significant harmonic conditions.
Assessment of probable harmonic sources.
Engineering recommendations for corrective action.
Measured understanding of harmonic distortion.
Identification of significant harmonic components.
Better understanding of non-linear load impact.
Improved basis for harmonic mitigation decisions.
Better electrical system performance assessment.
What the Service
Helps You Achieve
The service is intended to convert technical findings into practical actions that support better system performance and decision-making.
Industries We
Serve
Our services can be applied across industrial and commercial environments where electrical, energy and system performance need to be evaluated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about harmonic analysis.
Harmonic analysis is the measurement and assessment of harmonic components in an electrical system to understand waveform distortion and its possible causes.
Need a Harmonic Analysis?
Share your site requirements with our engineering team and discuss the appropriate scope for your engagement.