Integrated harmonic mitigation device and distribution panel configured as a power center unit for electronic equipment
AssigneeDelta Transformers of Canada (1999) Ltd.
InventorsJean-Guy Boudrias, Stéphane Brouillette
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Abstract
An integral harmonic mitigation device and distribution panel(s) are configured as a power center unit for non-linear electrical loads. The power center unit performs harmonic mitigation to reduce the presence of upstream electrical disturbances in a source current. The power center unit is located close to the non-linear loads to isolate the loads and facilitate load balancing to improve harmonic mitigation. The power center unit is also ideally suited for mobile or semi-mobile applications.
Claims23
A power center unit for electronic equipment, comprising in combination:
- a harmonic mitigation device connectable to a source of alternating current, the harmonic mitigation device mitigating certain harmonic currents, thus reducing harmonic currents drawn from the source of alternating current;
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- at least one distribution panel connected to the harmonic mitigation device, the harmonic mitigation device and the at least one distribution panel forming an integral unit.
A power center unit for reducing non-linear load generated harmonic currents and voltages on a three-phase, four-wire distribution source, comprising:
- a harmonic mitigation device;
- a power distribution cabinet supporting the harmonic mitigation device, the power distribution cabinet including at least one circuit breaker panel for connecting primary side terminals of the transformer to a four-wire three-phase power source;
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- a multiple branch circuit panel for connecting the secondary side terminals of the harmonic mitigation device to the non-linear loads.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.