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Harmonics in power systems have been known since the adoption of alternating current as a means for electric energy transmission. They have, however, been magnified nowadays with the increased use of non-linear devices. A nonlinear device produces non-sinusoidal current when supplied with a sinusoidal voltage1, and vice versa [3]. This chapter provides a review of the origins of power system harmonics.
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Wakileh, G.J. (2001). Harmonics in Power Systems — Their Causes. In: Power Systems Harmonics. Power Systems. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04343-1_3
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