Mitigation of Mains Disturbances.

Abstract

This report discusses the use and performance of line conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). The devices studied are for use on single phase, 120 V rms, 60 Hz service for maximum loads between 400 VA and 550 VA. Data are presented for both dynamic and static line and load regulation, turn-on and turn-off behavior, and response to four different high voltage transient waveforms on the input. It is recommended that metaloxide varistors be connected upstream from any kind of line conditioner. The special problem of using line conditioners and UPSs with desktop computer systems are discussed. Keywords: Line conditioner; Uninterruptable power supply; Electromagnetic transient; Transient suppression; computer protection; Overvoltage; and Power surge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA192502

Entities

People

  • A. C. Canike
  • Ronald B. Standler

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Frequency
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Metal Oxides
  • Power Supplies
  • Test Methods
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies
  • Varistors
  • Voltage Regulators
  • Waveform Generators
  • Waveforms

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering