What are known power quality phenomena?

  • Flickering light
  • Machines seem to stand still for no reason
  • Telephone systems fail
  • Cables and transformers get hot

The authors B. Eng. Thomas Kolb and Dipl. Ing. Harald Lautz have been training in this (niche) area of electrical engineering for years. This is why this textbook is perfect for anyone interested in the subject of power quality, which is undoubtedly a complex topic. Whether your interest is professional or personal, the authors will take you into the exciting world of power quality without too much technical jargon.

The following topics await you in our book:

  • Financial aspects of poor voltage quality
  • Reactive power
  • Harmonics
  • Flicker
  • Commutation dips
  • Solution approaches
    • Passive harmonic filters
    • Active harmonic filters
    • Reactive current compensation systems
    • Mains chokes
  • Active front end drives