Demand more harmonics mitigation.
Eaton’s PowerXL EGF enclosed variable frequency drives combine harmonic distortion reduction and true power factor performance with the latest in Eaton adjustable frequency drive technology to deliver an industry-leading solution.
This pre-engineered passive filtered VFD prevents transformer overheating and overloading of breakers and feeders, which enables the application of adjustable frequency drives on generators and other high impedance power systems.
| Technology |
Eaton VFD type |
How it works |
Typical THD |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive reactors |
Mitigates higher-order harmonics by providing high input impedance that limits high-frequency currents. | 33-38% |
Low-cost, simple application |
Low effectiveness Voltage drop concerns |
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| 12-Pulse converters |
HCX |
Two parallel 6-pulse converters fed by parallel isolation transformer paths, phase shifted 30°, which mitigates 5th and 7th order harmonics. Input impedance mitigates higher-order harmonics as well. | 12-18% |
Simple to apply Extremely robust |
Not as effective as other methods Relative high cost compared to passive filter |
| Passive filters |
Provides high input impedance for higher-order harmonics and a shunt-tuned reactor and capacitor to mitigate 5th and 7th harmonics. | 6-8% |
Simple retrofit Low cost for performance Insensitive to voltage balance |
Challenges with generator design Power factor issues Less robust than 18-pulse |
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| 18-Pulse converters |
CPX |
Three parallel 6-pulse converters fed by a single-phase shifting autotransformer, phase shifted 20° to cancel all harmonics below the 17th. Input impedance mitigates higher-order harmonics as well. | 3-6% |
Simple to apply Extremely robust |
Higher cost on small hp |
| Active Front End drives |
RGX |
IGBT-based front end pulls relatively linear power from the line and uses a L-C-L filter to mitigate the IGBT switching noise. | 3-5% |
Slightly higher efficiency Immune to voltage imbalance Regeneration capability |
High cost, not as robust as 18-pulse |
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