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In IEEE 1159-2019 harmonics are sinusoidal voltages or currents at frequencies that are integer multiples of the fundamental supply frequency; combined with the fundamental they produce waveform distortion, and they arise from the nonlinear characteristics of devices and loads.

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Harmonics (Glossary)
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IEEE 1159-2019, clause 4.4.5.2, Recommended Practice for Monitoring Electric Power Quality, IEEE. Publisher pagePublisher information page

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