Improve data center power quality with advanced harmonic mitigation solutions. Merus® A2 Active Harmonic Filters reduce harmonic distortion caused by VFD-driven cooling equipment, improving reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance across mission-critical infrastructure.
Data center power quality plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of mission-critical infrastructure. Data centers contain several non-linear loads, including UPS systems, IT equipment, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) used in chillers, pumps, compressors, cooling towers, and air handling units. These loads can introduce harmonic distortion into the electrical network.
Without proper harmonic mitigation, power quality issues can increase electrical losses, reduce equipment lifetime, affect cooling reliability, and make compliance with standards such as IEEE 519 more challenging.
Did you know? Modern data center cooling systems are among the largest sources of harmonic distortion due to the extensive use of VFD-controlled equipment.
Power quality issues often develop gradually, making them difficult to identify before they begin affecting reliability and operating costs. Typical symptoms include:
VFD-driven cooling equipment generates harmonic distortion that impacts efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
Merus® A2 Active Harmonic Filters dynamically eliminate harmonics, compensate reactive power, and improve overall power quality.
We offer a comprehensive analysis of your power quality needs and provide tailored compensation solutions to seamlessly integrate into your system.
Every data center has unique cooling requirements. Whether your project uses centralized or distributed cooling architecture, Merus® A2 Active Harmonic Filters integrate seamlessly into new and existing electrical systems, helping maintain reliable operation while supporting future expansion.
Merus® A2 Active Harmonic Filters continuously monitor harmonic currents and inject equal but opposite currents to cancel harmonic distortion, much like noise-canceling headphones eliminate unwanted sound. Unlike passive solutions, active harmonic filters respond dynamically to changing loads. In addition to harmonic mitigation, they compensate reactive power and help balance electrical currents, improving overall system stability and power factor.
A scalable, versatile, and durable active harmonic filtering solution designed and manufactured in Finland using innovative Merus® Technology.
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Whether you’re designing a new data center or expanding an existing facility, our experts can help you identify the right harmonic mitigation solution for reliable, efficient cooling infrastructure.
