What is IEEE 519-2014?

Frequently Asked Questions Active Harmonic Filter 

IEEE is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE 519-2014 is a document that establishes levels of voltage and current harmonic distortion acceptable to the distribution system based on the input transformer characteristic and the loads on a customer’s facility. Many electrical consultants are including compliance with IEEE 519-2014 in their design specifications to help reduce harmonic problems and avoid penalties that can be imposed by electrical utilities. More information about the levels of harmonics can be found on the IEEE website.

  • The IEEE 519-2014 also outlines the Point of common coupling (PCC) as the point where the utility meets the facility
  • The current and voltage harmonic limits set by IEEE and followed by many specifiers are clearly outlined in the following IEEE tables shown below:

Voltage Distortion Limits & Maximum Harmonic Current Distortion