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Title: Evaluation of harmonic impacts from compact fluorescent lights on distribution systems

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) have the potential to increase the overall harmonic distortion levels on distribution systems. Measurements of the harmonic characteristics of different types of CFLs are presented and the possible impacts on a distribution system are analyzed. The analysis uses a combination of EMTP simulations and conventional harmonic analysis simulations to predict the distribution system distortion levels as a function of system characteristics, the CFL characteristics, and the CFL penetration level.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
160589
Report Number(s):
CONF-950103-; ISSN 0885-8950; TRN: IM9603%%171
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 10, Issue 4; Conference: Winter meeting of the IEEE Power Engineering Society, New York, NY (United States), 29 Jan - 2 Feb 1995; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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