CURRENT HARMONICS IN POWER LINES AND DEVICES SUPPLING RAILWAY CONSUMERS

Abstract

The article presents functioning definitions, which result from applicable legal and technical regulations. Also shown elements of the substation rectification circuit, which during emergency operation cause irregularities occurring disturbances introduced to the power grid and to recipients supplied from traction substation devices. Power supply voltage levels in power lines for traction substations are listed. Also the adverse effects of harmonics on the operation of selected electric energy receivers and the ways of their reduction have been mentioned. Describes the effect of harmonics on selected components such as transformers, capacitors, generators and motors. Basic requirements concerning the quality of electric energy in PKP Polish Railway Lines S.A. were also presented and the types of basic railway trains were exchanged, which are primarily used to ensure safe operation of trains.