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Harmonic Analysis of AC-DC Topologies and their Impacts on Power Systems

Keywords: AC-DC Converters, Harmonic Analysis, Non Linear Loads, Power Quality.

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 30 ,  Issue 1

Mukhtiar  Ahmed  Mahar , Muhammad  Aslam  Uqaili , Abdul  Sattar  Larik ,

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