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Data record gloss.nonlinear-load.ieee1159.definition

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In IEEE 1159-2019 a nonlinear load is one that draws a non-sinusoidal current when supplied from a sinusoidal voltage source.

ProvenanceIEEE 1159-2019 supports data record gloss.nonlinear-load.ieee1159.definition, which is cited on the entry Nonlinear load.SOURCEIEEE 1159-2019IEEE 1159-2019Licensed standard, clause Annex CDATA RECORDgloss.nonlinear-load.ieee1159.definitiongloss.nonlinear-load.iee..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYNonlinear loadNonlinear loadNo revisions
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SourceIEEE 1159-2019Licensed standard, clause Annex C
Data recordgloss.nonlinear-load.ieee1159.definitionVerified 2026-10-27
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Nonlinear load (Glossary)
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IEEE 1159-2019, clause Annex C, Recommended Practice for Monitoring Electric Power Quality, IEEE. Publisher pagePublisher information page

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