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Western Metal Industries LTD Yavat - Harmonics Case Study

This case study examines harmonic analysis and mitigation at Western Metal Industries Limited in Yavat. Measurements showed high voltage and current harmonics violating IEEE standards. The proposed solution involved installing a 650kVAr tuned reactive power filter and 100A active harmonic filter. After installation, voltage harmonics reduced from 16.5% to 2.5% and current harmonics reduced from 77.1% to 7.1%, bringing levels within standards. The customer benefited from improved power factor, increased equipment life, energy savings, and avoiding penalties for harmonic distortions.

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Western Metal Industries LTD Yavat - Harmonics Case Study

This case study examines harmonic analysis and mitigation at Western Metal Industries Limited in Yavat. Measurements showed high voltage and current harmonics violating IEEE standards. The proposed solution involved installing a 650kVAr tuned reactive power filter and 100A active harmonic filter. After installation, voltage harmonics reduced from 16.5% to 2.5% and current harmonics reduced from 77.1% to 7.1%, bringing levels within standards. The customer benefited from improved power factor, increased equipment life, energy savings, and avoiding penalties for harmonic distortions.

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A CASE STUDY

OF

HARMONIC ANALYSIS & MITIGATION


AT

“WESTERN METAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, YAVAT”

Date 29.05.17

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 Abstract:

The scenario as regards Electrical loads, Utility Tariff structures and Electrical Power Quality
issues is rapidly changing. A fresh approach is needed to protect the Electrical installation from
adverse impact of these changes. Electrical Loads today are increasingly Non Linear in nature
and lead to poor Power Quality. Electrical circuits carry currents of undesirable frequencies
besides fundamental current of 50Hz or 60Hz. Fundamental current performs the intended work
of catering to power needs of the loads whereas currents of frequencies which are multiples of
fundamental frequency create various undesirable effects in the Electrical network.

The term “Harmonic Currents” is a popular buzz word in the power quality industry and the
layman needs some information to understand the term and realize they can be a serious problem
if not treated properly. The treatment and the details of harmonics is better left to the expert with
the proper tools and training.

Problems caused by harmonic currents

 Frequent failure of electrical equipment’s particularly PF Capacitors.


 Increased Energy Losses.
 Spurious operation of Electrical Protections.
 Erratic operation of Controls.
 Inaccurate operation of Metering Systems.
 Reduced life of Electrical Equipment’s.
 Resonance risks at harmonic frequencies in system.

The benefits generated by Clariant Power System Ltd solutions are

 Direct savings in Energy Consumption.


 Enhancement in life of Electrical Installation.
 Reduced Maintenance Problems.
 Improved efficiency of Electrical System.
 Incentives on improved Power Factor.
 No penalties by utilities on abnormal Harmonic Levels

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• Company Profile:

Western Group of Companies was established in 1960, by a group having rich experience of 30 years
in manufacturing of aluminium products. Today WESTERN stands tall among all Indian manufacturers
of Aluminium Circles, Strips, Sheets and in particular, Aluminium Slugs.

Western Manufacturing plants are located at Hadapsar,


Pune and Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli with latest
technique of melting Aluminium with integrated casting
and online hot and cold rolling to produce fine quality of
final product.
As a producer with rich trade experience they invest
money and time to build reliable and long term business
relationships & continuously develop quality, service and
products range and consider this to be a key moment of
their company's global strategy.
All Western products meet the highest quality standard and
are well accepted in domestic as well as International
market. Western is one of the leading Aluminium Slug
Exporters in India.

• Issues being faced by Company:

1. Frequent tripping of grid connected 300KW solar


inverter.
2. Current and Voltage harmonic distortions found
violating IEEE 519 Limits.

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 Observations before applying solution:
Harmonic analysis was conducted using Fluke make harmonic analyzer type 435. The summary sheet is
as below.

Sr. Voltage Current Power Power VTHD ATHD (%)


Location
No. (Volts) (Amp) (KW) Factor % Total 3rd 5th 7th 9th 11th 13th
Secondary
Side of
0.99
1 Transformer 419 512 362 16.5 77.1 10.7 53.2 8.8 8.1 3.5 3.2
lag
630KVA,
22KV/433V

 Observations after applying solution:


After installation of given solution, harmonic analysis was conducted and the output data sheet is as
below.

Sr. Voltage Current Power Power VTHD ATHD (%)


Location
No. (Volts) (Amp) (KW) Factor % Total 3rd 5th 7th 9th 11th 13th
Secondary
Side of
0.998
1 Transformer 416 605 436 2.5 7.1 3.2 3.9 2.8 0.3 1.1 0.4
lag
630KVA,
22KV/433V

• Solution:

 650KVAr, 525V Tuned RTPFC panel.


 100Amp Active Harmonic Filter.

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• SLD :

 Existing System :  Proposed System:

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• Customer Survey Results:

1. After installation, Commissioning of 650KVAr, 525V Tuned RTPFC panel and 100Amp Active
Harmonic Filter, significant reduction of harmonic has been achieved at Unity Power Factor:
• Voltage Harmonics are reduced from 16.5% to 2.5%.
• Current Harmonics are reduced from 77.1% to 7.1% at secondary side of 630KVA Transformer.
2. The Power Factor is maintained to 0.998 lag after installation of panels.

• Customer Benefits:

1. Proper utilization of investment on “Solar Power”.


2. Increased life of Machineries.
3. Energy Saving.
4. Reduction in total harmonic distortion being injected in the grid thus avoiding any violation of
IEEE 519 limits.

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