The World Cup Soccer and Harmonic Distortion
Paulo F Ribeiro
Measurement
Point
• Harmonic Distortion on
the CHESF Transmission
Grid
• Caused by:
– TV Receivers)
Harmonic Distortion
Measurements - 230kV
Substation - During World Cup
Soccer Game
Fortaleza, Brazil, June 12, 1986
Brazil 3 X 0 Ireland
Summary of the Measurements
5th Harmonic Voltage – 230kV Bus
Match Time
Voltage at the 230kV - Detail of 13.2kV Residential Feeder
Disconnection (before the beginning of the match)
7th Harmonic
Led to Flexibility and
Higher Tolerance
Clearly indicates the origin the
harmonic source / contribution
to the 5th harmonic distortion
on the 230kV bus.