Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Municipal Elevator Study – Improving Elevator Performance, Document ID: PQS0507, Date: September 30, 2005. Abstract: In the past, system-wide voltage reductions and other voltage anomalies have caused unreliable elevator operation for some Municipal Utility customers. Municipal Utility’s Customer Service Department received many complaints from customers with elevators despiteContinue reading “Municipal Elevator Study – Improving Elevator Performance”
Yearly Archives: 2022
MG Set Provides Voltage Sag Support Voltage Sag Ride-Through
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: MG Set Provides Voltage Sag Support Voltage Sag Ride-Through, Document ID: PQS0412, Date: December 31, 2004. Abstract: Today’s high-tech computer and multi-media equipment require “clean” electric power protected against normal split-second voltage variations. A technology that has recently received much attention for providing this ride-through is the written-poleContinue reading “MG Set Provides Voltage Sag Support Voltage Sag Ride-Through”
Improving Equipment Ride Through Voltage Sag Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Improving Equipment Ride Through Voltage Sag Evaluation, Document ID: PQS0405, Date: June 30, 2004. Abstract: Voltage variations, such as voltage sags and momentary interruptions are two of the most important power quality concerns for customers. Customers understand that interruptions cannot be completely prevented on the power system. However,Continue reading “Improving Equipment Ride Through Voltage Sag Evaluation”
General Reference – Modeling for Voltage Variation Analysis
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: General Reference – Modeling for Voltage Variation Analysis, Document ID: PQS0307, Date: February 4, 2003. Abstract: Voltage variations, such as voltage sags and momentary interruptions are two of the most important power quality concerns for customers. Voltage variations and interruptions are inevitable on the power system. The mostContinue reading “General Reference – Modeling for Voltage Variation Analysis”
Analysis of Power Quality Factors: A Case Study of Windhoek, Namibia
Published by Aldrin Mubiana, Michael Mutingi, Member, IAENG, Gideon Gope, Charles Mbohwa. Conference: Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2016 Vol II WCECS 2016, October 19-21, 2016, San Francisco, USA. Abstract—Power quality (PQ) is concerned with control of harmonic distortions, voltage variations, voltage reductions, power interruptions and voltage surges. Enterprises devicesContinue reading “Analysis of Power Quality Factors: A Case Study of Windhoek, Namibia”
Distribution Substation Voltage Variation Measurement Data Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Distribution Substation Voltage Variation Measurement Data Evaluation, Document ID: PQS1007, Date: October 15, 2009. Abstract: This case study presents a voltage variation data analysis for a 12.47 kV substation monitoring location for a three-month period. The analysis included trends of the rms voltage and unbalance and statistical analysisContinue reading “Distribution Substation Voltage Variation Measurement Data Evaluation”
Electric Power Quality and Ship’s Safety
Published by J. Mindykowski2, E. Szmit1, T. Tarasiuk21 Polish Register of Shipping, Electrical and Automation Department2 Department of Marine Electrical Power Engineering of Gdynia Maritime University 1.Introduction The issue of electric power quality onboard ships has seemed of utmost importance, in particular nowadays when a great progress in implementation of electric drives for ship’s thrusters,Continue reading “Electric Power Quality and Ship’s Safety”
Distribution Feeder Voltage Sag Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Distribution Feeder Voltage Sag Evaluation, Document ID: PQS0905, Date: October 15, 2009. Abstract: This case study shows the results for simulations completed to evaluate the impact of a distribution feeder fault on the operation of a customer adjustable-speed drive during the resulting voltage sag and momentary interruption. TheContinue reading “Distribution Feeder Voltage Sag Evaluation”
Using Portable/Emergency Generators Safely
Published by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, Website: energy.gov Power outages are common during disasters, and they can last for several days. You can reduce your losses and speed the recovery process with an emergency generator. Portable generators made for household use can provide temporary power to a fewContinue reading “Using Portable/Emergency Generators Safely”
Customer Induction Motor Starting Evaluation
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Customer Induction Motor Starting Evaluation, Document ID: PQS0904, Date: October 15, 2009. Abstract: This case study shows the results for simulations completed to determine the severity of an undervoltage condition during starting of a customer induction motor starting. The simulations for the case were completed using the PSCADContinue reading “Customer Induction Motor Starting Evaluation”
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