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What Causes Harmonics?

by | Apr 13, 2018 | Harmonic Mitigation (Line Side Issues & Solutions)

Nonlinear loads are the primary causes of harmonics in an electrical system. Non-linear loads draw short bursts of current, which creates a situation where current is not proportional to the voltage. These loads create harmonic distortion that can have adverse effects...

Motor Bearing Protection Guide

by | Apr 10, 2018 | Solution Profiles

Download a PDF version of this page Download a PDF version of this page Defining the added benefits of the dV Sentry™ versus a shaft grounding brush. What’s a Shaft Grounding Brush? A common method across industries is to use a shaft grounding brush or ring to...

Harmonic Solution Guide

by | Apr 9, 2018 | Solution Profiles

Download a PDF version of this page Power quality solutions for line side harmonic distortion in non-linear loads What are Harmonics? Harmonics can be best described as the shape or characteristics of a voltage or current waveform relative to its fundamental...

Common Mode Overview and Reduction Guide

by | Apr 9, 2018 | Solution Profiles

  Download a PDF version of this page   Understanding the creation, effects, and how to reduce common mode over voltage What is Common Mode? To start off, common mode is bad. Common mode voltage is created by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that serve as a...

MTE Power Quality Solutions Overview Video

by | Mar 20, 2018 | Videos

Our goal at MTE is to eliminate the worry and headaches cause by power distortion. Beyond helping you bring power quality into compliance, our filters increase efficiency, productivity, and equipment life. We pride ourselves on engineering products that don’t...