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HPS Drive Solutions Solutions for Variable Frequency Drive Applications

Our Experience
The variable frequency drive (VFD) market covers a broad range of applications and environments, demanding a high level of performance
and reliability. Adding a VFD to any system results in increased efficiency, better process control and reduction in the wear and tear of the
equipment. However, VFDs also cause power quality issues such as harmonics on the line side and reflected wave voltages on the load
side.

VFD’s can also be susceptible to power quality issues from other systems that can damage a VFD or cause nuisance tripping. HPS can
provide comprehensive solutions to these costly problems.

Whether it’s a standard transformer, reactor, filter or a custom built magnetic, HPS has the experience to provide a solution for your drive
application.

Line Side Drive Solutions

HPS TruWave Active Harmonic Filter

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HPS TruWave™ Active Harmonic Filter (AHF) is a comprehensive and flexible solution for
harmonic mitigation. It provides advanced control and proven reliability that your facility needs
to solve harmonic problems generated by non-linear loads such as variable frequency drives.

The AHF monitors load current and quickly responds to power system distortion as it develops.
The AHF injects a corrective current to effectively cancel out harmonics produced by three
phase non-linear loads. The result is a reduction in harmonic distortion to below 5%, complying
with the IEEE-519 recommendations.

Line Current
= Corrective Current
+ Harmonic Current

PCC Typical CT
Placement

LR LR LR
Supply Transformer

VFD VFD VFD

PCC - Point of Common Coupling

VFD - Variable Frequency Drive
CT - Current Transformer
LR - Line Reactor
Motor Motor Motor

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HPS Centurion P Passive Harmonic Filter
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HPS Centurion™ P passive harmonic filter is specifically engineered to mitigate harmonic

currents created by non-linear loads. It is currently available from 5 to 500 horsepower and
it improves power quality by simultaneously reducing harmonics and improving true power
factor. The advanced HPS design delivers superior performance compared to a traditional
harmonic filter by reducing harmonic current distortion by 80% (typically to 5% or less at full
load), corrects true power factor to over 95%, and meets IEEE 519 harmonic requirements when
operated within designed parameters.

HPS Centurion P consists of reactors and capacitors in an LCL arrangement designed to

reduce a broad range of harmonics associated with variable frequency drives and other three
phase rectifiers. Capacitor contactor is available as an option.

Measurement
Point
Utility Grid Transformer HPS Centurion P VFD Motor

HPS Centurion R Line Reactor

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The HPS Centurion™ R line reactor provides a U.L. listed solution to many common drive issues.
As an input line reactor, the HPS Centurion R offers the following benefits:

• Minimizes harmonic current

• Attenuates voltage and current harmonics to reduce voltage notching
• Improves True Power Factor by reducing overall current distortion
• Mitigates drive nuisance tripping by attenuating voltage transients
from sources such as PFCC, utility switching and lightning
When coordinated with a HPS TruWave Active Harmonic Filter, the system can reduce
harmonics from variable frequency drives to under 5% THD.

(a) single motor

(b) multiple motors

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Line Side Drive Solutions Continued

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HPS Drive Isolation Transformer

HPS Drive Isolation Transformers (DITs) are designed to meet the rugged demands of both AC
and DC variable speed drives and also to provide any required voltage change. The harmonic
distortion generated by non-linear loads can have damaging effects on the transformer and
electrical equipment connected to the circuit.

Drive Isolation Transformers are used for VFD applications to create isolation between the
source and loads as well as impedance to the line. DITs offer the following benefits:

• Changes voltage where required

• True electrical isolation and dedicated grounding point
• Limits maximum short circuit current
HPS offers both standard efficiency DITs, primarily for the US market, and high efficiency
versions required for Canada to meet NRCan 2019 efficiency regulations.

Standard High
Efficiency Efficiency

HPS Multi-Pulse Transformer

Multi-Pulse transformers are designed specifically for harmonics, voltage distortion and Typical 18-Pulse
other unique characteristics associated with individual manufacturer’s drive systems. They Transformer
provide the required supply voltage with the desired phase angle between secondary
voltages for VFD systems/converters.

HPS has significant experience with 18, 24, 36, 48 pulse drive/inverter duty transformers
and auto-transformers in both low and medium voltage applications.
Primary
Typical Drive Current Waveforms Winding

Secondary Multi-Pulse
Winding AC Drive
6 Pulse Rectifier 18 Pulse Rectifier

Custom Reactor Solutions

Through our extensive application and design knowledge we are able to provide both iron and
air core reactors as well as chokes for a variety of low and medium voltage solutions:

• DC link chokes
• Current limiting reactors
In addition, HPS can supply reactors to be integrated as a component in a variety of filters and
harmonic traps.

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 Load Side Drive Solutions

HPS Centurion R Load Reactor

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The HPS Centurion™ R load reactor provides a U.L. listed solution to many common drive issues,
with the following benefits:

• Reduces the motor’s operating temperature & audible noise

• Mitigates motor bearing failures and insulation damage as
a result of the reflected wave phenomenon
• Enhances the overall performance and life expectancy of the motor

(a) single motor

(b) multiple motors

dV/dT Filter
The HPS dV/dT filters are specifically designed for use between variable frequency drives
(VFD’s) and motors when long lead lengths are used.

The HPS Centurion D1 dV/dT filter combines an inductor and parallel resistor network to
mitigate both high frequency components and voltage spikes between the VFD and motor.

This can mitigate the effects in reflected wave voltages in lead lengths greater than what a
reactor alone can accomplish. dV/dT filters provides protection to the motor by slowing down
the rate of voltage increase and minimizes the damaging peak voltages that occur within the
motor’s windings and terminals.

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HPS Centurion S SineWave Filter

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HPS CenturionTM S SineWave Motor Protection Filter is a robust solution to condition

the pulse width modulated (PWM) output of a variable frequency drive (VFD) into a
nearly perfect sinusoidal waveform. Motor drive systems with extended cable lengths
may encounter elevated high frequency currents and voltage spikes. HPS Centurion
S effectively filters out high-frequency components, mitigating both common mode
and differential mode noise. The result is enhanced protection for the motor and
feeder cable insulation systems as well as reduced wear on the motor bearings.
Electrical Product Characteristics
• Voltage Rating: 380V – 480V and/or 600V (consult
HPS for other voltage requirements)
• Current Rating: 9A to 600A
Technical Product Characteristics
• Harmonic Voltage Distortion: 5%
• Inverter Switching Frequency (Carrier Frequency): 2kHz to 8kHz
• Inverter Operating Frequency (Output Frequency): maximum 90Hz
• Insertion Loss (Voltage Drop): 5%
• Maximum Cable Length (motor lead): up to 15,000 feet (4572 meters)

HPS Power Quality Lab

The HPS Power Quality Lab allows customers to experience real time testing of line side HPS power quality products such as
transformers, line reactors, active harmonic filters and passive harmonic filters, as well as load side products such as load reactors
and different types of dV/dT filters with various cable lengths. HPS power quality products can run at full load using either 10HP,
25HP and 100HP VFD systems and associated motor/load.

HPS Power Quality Lab FAQs

Where is the HPS PQ lab located?

The HPS PQ Lab is located at our Headquarters in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

What products can be tested in the HPS PQ lab?

The main products that can be tested are line/load reactors, passive harmonic filters, active harmonic filters and dV/dT filters.

How long is a typical session in the lab?

It is expected that a session will typically be completed within 1 hour depending on how many products, sizes and operating
conditions are to be addressed.

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 Products That Support Power Quality

HPS has many power quality products which mitigate current and voltage harmonics caused by non-linear loads including rectifiers,
variable frequency drives, DC power supplies and E.V. Charging.

HPS power quality products include:

HPS Centurion D1 HPS Centurion P HPS Centurion R / Custom Iron Core

dV/dT Filter Passive Harmonic Filter Reactor

HPS Centurion S Multi-Pulse HPS Sentinel H

SineWave Filter Medium & Low Voltage Harmonic Mitigating Transformer

HPS Tribune HPS Tribune E HPS TruWave

Drive Isolation Transformer Drive Isolation Transformer Active Harmonic Filter

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