Harmonic and transient overvoltage analysis in arc furnace power systems

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/28.126739· OSTI ID:7186565

Mendis, S R ^[1]; Gonzalez, D A ^[2]

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1. Systems Engineering Group, Cooper Power Systems, Franksville, WI (United States)
2. Components and Protective Equipment Plant, Cooper Power Systems, Pewaukee, WI (United States)

The paper presents guidelines for analyzing harmonics and transient overvoltages generated by arc furnaces. Computer simulation techniques for creating accurate models for the analysis of arc furnace power systems are also discussed. Simulation guidelines are outlined in detail to assist the power systems engineer in performing a complete and accurate study of arc furnace power systems. These guidelines can be applied to melting and ladle furnace applications. General practices and designs encountered in arc furnace power systems are discussed. Possible solutions to common problems associated with arc furnace power systems are also discussed. Discussions of shunt capacitor bank arrangements, harmonic filter design, ferroresonance, virtual current chopping, the use of surge capacitors, and surge arresters are also included.

• OSTI ID: 7186565
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 28:2; ISSN 0093-9994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
ARC FURNACES
OPERATION
POWER SYSTEMS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
HARMONICS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
TRANSIENTS
ELECTRIC FURNACES
FURNACES
OSCILLATIONS
SIMULATION
TESTING
240100* - Power Systems- (1990-)
990200 - Mathematics & Computers