Phase Converters, VFDs and Low Harmonics. Why Should I Care?
Phase Converters, VFDs and Low Harmonics. Why Should I Care?
Presented on Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Phase Converters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) & Low Harmonic Requirements. What Do They Have In Common, and Why Should I Care?
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and phase converters are commonly used in a variety of industrial and residential applications. Most VFDs produce significant levels of harmonic distortion that negatively affect power quality and can degrade transmission and distribution equipment. Standard three-phase VFDs are frequently used as phase converters.
When used in this mode they create a unique harmonic profile that is resistant to most available harmonic mitigation solutions. Today’s presentation will review VFD and phase converter harmonics, their impact, and harmonic mitigation technologies.
Presenter:
Nicholas Kingsbury, Chief Executive Officer
Phase Technologies LLC, Rapid City, SD
Phase Technologies LLC, Rapid City, SD
Nicholas Kingsbury, CEO – Phase Technologies, Rapid City, SD
Nick earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2007 from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T) in 2007. Prior to joining Phase Technologies he worked for Caterpillar in QCT Electrical as the lead electrical design engineer for the 100 ton 777G.
At Phase Technologies, Nicholas has worked a number of different roles progressing from
Director of Business Development, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chief Operating Officer, President, and now, CEO. As the CEO, he is hands-on in developing new markets, managing key customers and the direction and timing of new product development. A recent focus in the industry has been on efforts to help electric utilities understand compliance with IEEE 519-1992 and IEEE 519-2014, a standard for allowable harmonic distortion on utility systems. Nick has lead several presentations and field demonstrations across the country to educate utilities and their customers on IEEE 519-2014 and the impact of harmonics from Variable Frequency Drives.