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DC Offset, Electric Noise, Voltage Fluctuation, Flicker and Power Frequency Variation

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This chapter deals with some of the power system disturbances like, DC offset, voltage fluctuation, electric noise, flicker and power frequency variation. The probable causes and effects of these disturbances are explained.

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Chattopadhyay, S., Mitra, M., Sengupta, S. (2011). DC Offset, Electric Noise, Voltage Fluctuation, Flicker and Power Frequency Variation. In: Electric Power Quality. Power Systems. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0635-4_7

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