WP#55 - Data Center Power System Harmonics

WP#55 - Data Center Power System Harmonics

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Mietek Glinkowski, ABB Inc. 
Lynn Simmons, Dell 
David Loucks, Eaton 
Dusty Becker, Emerson Network Power 
Ian Bitterlin, Emerson Network Power 
Bill Campbell, Emerson Network Power 
Harry Handlin, GE Energy Management 
Pamela Lembke, IBM 
Tom Earp, Individual Member 
Darrin LeRoy, Individual Member 
Andrew Lynch, Individual Member 
Stephen McCluer, Schneider Electric 
Jim Spitaels, Schneider Electric

Data center managers often request lower harmonics numbers, but they do not always understand what the appropriate numbers are and why. Zero harmonics does not necessarily mean a better data center operating environment. This white paper provides a general overview of harmonics, including what they are and what they do, and outlines how to balance them with efficiency.