Application of IEEE STD 519-1992 Harmonic Limits

Abstract

IEEE Std 519-1992 is a useful document for understanding harmonics and applying harmonic limits in power systems. Despite many years of good use there is still some confusion about how to apply certain aspects of the standard. This paper discusses some of those, as well as related issues that are helpful in working with harmonic limits. There is considerable debate as to precisely how some elements of IEEE Std 519-1992 should be interpreted. This paper presents the authors' views on some of the more ambiguous elements of the standard and on the application of harmonic limits in general