Why shouldn I use K-Rated transformer instead of a harmonic mitigating transformer?
K-Rated transformers have the same winding design as a standard transformer and therefore do not mitigate harmonics. They are made bigger only to SURVIVE the damaging effects of harmonics and they do not improve Power Quality of the electrical systems. K-rated transformers are the bigger version of conventional transformers and therefore have higher losses, which means more energy consumption. More energy consumption means that utilities have to produce more electricity resulting to higher levels of Greenhouse gases. Synergy Energy Inc. harmonic mitigating transformers are not K-rated but they are designed to withstand load profiles of up to K-30.
