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When discussing harmonics in relation to Transformers, generally you're thinking of harmonics in the current waveform - if it's a 60Hz transformer, the 2nd harmonic would be 120Hz, and is usually very high on transformer energization (referred to as inrush current). The nonlinearity of the core can result in core saturation under multiple different conditions, which tend to produce harmonic currents.

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