The IEEE-519 Standard (Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems), established levels of voltage distortion acceptable to the distribution system and has been a standard among the industry for over 35 years.

There have been multiple revisions over the years; with the latest one treating the relationship of harmonic voltages to the harmonic currents flowing within industrial plants. The new IEEE 519, published in 1992, sets forth limits for both harmonic voltages on the utility transmission and distribution system and harmonic currents within the industrial distribution systems.

Since harmonic voltages are generated by the passage of harmonic currents through distribution system impedances, by controlling the currents or system impedances within the industrial facility, one can control harmonic voltages on the utility distribution.

Over the course of the last year, we have seen a rise in the number of customers who are specifying the IEEE-519 standard. If you were asked to meet the standard, would you know which mitigation method to use?

As a leader in the IEEE-519 Standard, Revere’s partner TCI, has the products, the knowledge and the support to create a custom solution to help you meet any IEEE-519 standard specification.