Harmonic resonance in VFD installations: How resonance damping reduces voltage distortion

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are widely used to improve motor control and reduce energy consumption. However, as more VFDs are connected to the same electrical...

From traditional capacitor banks to hybrid power quality

Power Factor Correction (PFC) has evolved from simple capacitor banks to comprehensive Power Quality (PQ) solutions as electrical networks have become increasingly complex. Traditional capacitor...

Merus Power to deliver a STATCOM solution to Argentina, strengthening its position in industrial power quality solutions 

Merus Power will supply a Merus® STATCOM compensator to a rolling mill in the Argentine steel industry. The delivery is a market entry for the...

Merus Power is supplying Siemens Mobility Denmark with a power quality solution for a battery-powered train charging station

Merus Power is supplying Merus® STATCOM compensator to Siemens Mobility Denmark. Siemens Mobility is one of the world’s leading suppliers of rail rolling stock, infrastructure,...

Practical comparison: Active Front End drives vs. centralized active harmonic filtering

In this blog, I will discuss methods for mitigating harmonic distortion caused by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), also known as Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) or...

IEEE 519 maximum demand current: Interpretation, pitfalls, and practical approach

In its standard interpretation, IEEE 519 (2022) allows a situation in which harmonic compliance can be achieved simply by increasing the load, without reducing harmonic...

Merus Power joins Finnish business delegation on state visit to Egypt

Merus Power is participating in the Finnish President’s state visit to Egypt as part of a Finnish business delegation to Egypt. The aim of the...

Power quality: common problems, root causes, and proven mitigation

Modern manufacturing depends on stable, clean electrical power. As plants add Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), automation, robotics, high-power charging, and electrified thermal processes, electrical networks...

Ensuring power quality and improving energy efficiency with Merus’ active filter technology will contribute to the success of the significant infrastructure project in Egypt

Merus Power delivers the largest single active filter order in its history to Egypt. The order is being placed by a significant infrastructure development project....

Is your Power Factor Correction system meeting today’s needs?

Why power factor correction matters Power factor correction (PFC) is used to improve the efficiency of electrical power systems by producing reactive power locally instead...

Why is good power quality necessary?

Power quality is an essential aspect of modern electrical systems, referring to the ability of the power grid to deliver a stable, clean, and reliable...

Active vs passive harmonic filters: Which solution should you choose?

In the world of electrical systems, managing harmonic distortion is crucial to ensuring efficient and reliable operations. Harmonic filters—both active and passive—are key tools used...