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# Calculating Interharmonics with Raw Waveform Data

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## **Portable Spreadsheet-Based Interharmonic Analysis for Power Quality Data**

This white paper introduces a spreadsheet tool that enables the calculation of interharmonics from raw waveform data without the need for specialized software or macros. By leveraging only cell formulas, the tool performs a 3072-point FFT, facilitating detailed interharmonic analysis in compliance with IEC 61000-4-7. The approach allows users to analyze data from various PMI recorders, bypassing the limitations of built-in FFT functions and enhancing data portability and accessibility.  
  
**Key topics include:**  
- Introduction to Interharmonic Analysis  
- IEC 61000-4-7 and Data Capture Requirements  
- Spreadsheet FFT Implementation  
- Working with Raw Waveform Data  
- Step-by-Step Usage Instructions  
- Case Study: Lab Test and Results

**Why utilities should care:**  
Enables efficient, standards-compliant interharmonic analysis using widely available spreadsheet software, eliminating the need for proprietary tools or IT-intensive macros. This maximizes accessibility, reduces operational costs, and supports comprehensive power quality diagnostics.

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