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Harmonic Distortion - THD vs Rule Limit

Total Harmonic Distortion assessment vs class rule / IEC 61000 limits - typical 5 % voltage / 8 % current on marine distribution.

HarmonicTHDIEC 61000
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Formula, assumptions, and limits

THDV5%,THDI8%THD_V \leq 5\%, \quad THD_I \leq 8\%
SymbolMeaningUnit
THDVTHD_VVoltage total harmonic distortion%
THDITHD_ICurrent total harmonic distortion%

Source: IEC 61000-3-4 / Class rules

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Total Harmonic Distortion assessment vs class rule / IEC 61000 limits - typical 5 % voltage / 8 % current on marine distribution.

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