The Influence of Subsequent Harmonics of the Load Current on Errors of Electronic Energy Meters

Abstract

In the electrical installations of buildings, there is an increasing number of non-linear energy receivers, which introduce strong distortions of the load current of electronic energy meters. Since the readings of these meters are the basis for financial settlements of electricity consumers, it is very important to determine how much the distortion of the receiver current affects the correct operation of commonly used electronic energy meters. The article will present exemplary results and analyses of research work on the impact of individual current harmonics on the readings and errors of selected energy meters.

Keywords

• energy measurement
• non-linear load
• load current harmonics
• energy meter
• total harmonic distortion