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Professional training course · ME-009
Power Factor Correction and Harmonics
Poor power factor and excessive harmonic distortion reduce electrical system efficiency, increase operating costs, shorten equipment life, and negatively impact power…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 12Upcoming dates
- 6Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Poor power factor and excessive harmonic distortion reduce electrical system efficiency, increase operating costs, shorten equipment life, and negatively impact power quality. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to analyze power quality issues, implement effective power factor correction solutions, mitigate harmonics, and optimize electrical system performance in industrial and commercial facilities.
Course Methodology
The course combines instructor-led presentations, engineering calculations, practical workshops, case studies, equipment demonstrations, power quality analysis exercises, and real-world industrial applications.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of power factor and harmonic distortion
- Evaluate the impact of poor power quality on electrical systems
- Apply effective power factor correction techniques
- Measure, analyze, and interpret harmonic data
- Design and implement harmonic mitigation solutions
- Improve electrical system efficiency, reliability, and energy performance
- Prepare electrical systems for modern smart grid and renewable energy integration
Target Audience
- Electrical engineers
- Electrical maintenance engineers and technicians
- Power system engineers
- Energy managers
- Plant and facility engineers
- Operations and maintenance supervisors
- Industrial automation professionals
Target Competencies
- Power quality analysis
- Power factor correction
- Harmonic analysis
- Electrical system optimization
- Energy efficiency
- Power quality monitoring
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Industrial power systems
Course outline
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1Day 1: Fundamentals of Power Quality, Power Factor, and Harmonics
- Understanding the principles of power factor and its impact on electrical system performance
- Evaluating the causes and consequences of low power factor in industrial facilities
- Understanding harmonic distortion and its effects on electrical equipment and networks
- Identifying common harmonic-producing loads and nonlinear devices
- Reviewing international standards, regulations, and power quality requirements
- Assessing the relationship between power quality, equipment reliability, and energy efficiency
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2Day 2: Power Factor Correction Techniques and Applications
- Understanding reactive power and compensation principles
- Evaluating various power factor correction methods for industrial applications
- Selecting and applying capacitor banks for reactive power compensation
- Understanding synchronous condensers and other dynamic compensation technologies
- Optimizing power factor correction systems for different operating conditions
- Performing technical and economic evaluations of power factor improvement projects
- Practical workshop: Designing a power factor correction solution
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3Day 3: Harmonic Measurement and System Analysis
- Identifying major sources of harmonic distortion in electrical installations
- Applying power quality analyzers and monitoring equipment for harmonic measurements
- Measuring voltage distortion, current distortion, and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- Interpreting harmonic measurement results and identifying system vulnerabilities
- Evaluating the impact of harmonics on transformers, motors, cables, and sensitive equipment
- Practical exercise: Conducting harmonic assessments and interpreting field measurements
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4Day 4: Harmonic Mitigation and System Improvement
- Understanding passive, active, and hybrid harmonic filtering technologies
- Selecting appropriate harmonic mitigation solutions for different applications
- Designing harmonic filtering systems to improve power quality
- Integrating harmonic mitigation strategies into complex industrial power systems
- Evaluating system performance following harmonic reduction measures
- Practical case studies: Solving harmonic-related operational problems
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5Day 5: Future Power Quality Technologies and Strategic Planning
- Understanding the impact of renewable energy systems and distributed generation on power quality
- Evaluating smart grid technologies and intelligent power quality management systems
- Reviewing emerging technologies in harmonic suppression and reactive power compensation
- Developing long-term strategies for maintaining power quality and system reliability
- Practical workshop: Developing a comprehensive power quality improvement plan
- Course review, lessons learned, implementation roadmap, and final Q&A
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Power Factor Correction and Harmonics course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Power Factor Correction and Harmonics course?
The next public date is 11 - 15 Jan 2027 in Munich. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Geneva, Barcelona, Amsterdam, London, Kuala Lumpur.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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