Fundamental component
Updated 2026-10-27
Data records
- In IEEE 1159-2019 the fundamental component is the order-one component of the Fourier series of a periodic quantity, at the frequency at which the supply system is designed to operate.
- The term is written Fundamental component. Value: Fundamental component.
Sources
- Electrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomy, Electrical Testing Reference editorial taxonomy of test methods, 2026-10 edition, Electrical Testing Reference. Held as: Own observation.
- IEEE 1159-2019, Recommended Practice for Monitoring Electric Power Quality, 2019 edition, IEEE. Cited: clause 3. Held as: Purchased single-user copy. Publisher page for IEEE 1159-2019Publisher information page
Obtaining the documents
- IEEE 1159-2019: available from the publisher
Changelog (2 entries)
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| 2026-10-27 | created (gloss.fundamental.ieee1159.definition) | |
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