Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Distribution Feeder Energizing, Document ID: PQS0711, Date: October 15, 2007. Abstract: The energization transients for distribution feeders are generally a combination of line energizing, transformer inrush, and load inrush. Line energizing transients typically decay to negligible values in about one-half cycle and they generally do not pose significantContinue reading “Distribution Feeder Energizing”
Category Archives: Case Studies
Voltage Sag Study – Application of a Static Transfer Switch
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Sag Study – Application of a Static Transfer Switch, Document ID: PQS0317, Date: July 18, 2003. Abstract: The purpose of this case study is to determine the feasibility of reducing process equipment disruptions due to utility voltage sags at a large industrial facility. The facility consistsContinue reading “Voltage Sag Study – Application of a Static Transfer Switch”
Voltage Sags and Their Impact on Industrial Customers
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Sags and Their Impact on Industrial Customers, Document ID: PQS0509, Date: September 30, 2005. Abstract: This case study describes the impact of voltage sags on a utility and one industrial customer. Several utility measures are presented to minimize the customer’s exposure to voltage sags. However, these measuresContinue reading “Voltage Sags and Their Impact on Industrial Customers”
Voltage Sag Study for a Distribution System Customer
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Sag Study for a Distribution System Customer, Document ID: PQS0308, 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. Customers understand that interruptions cannot be completely prevented on the power system.Continue reading “Voltage Sag Study for a Distribution System Customer”
Voltage Sag Protection Using a Micro-SMES Device
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Voltage Sag Protection Using a Micro-SMES Device, Document ID: PQS0508, Date: September 30, 2005. Abstract: This case study describes the use of a micro superconducting magnetic energy storage (micro-SMES) device to improve power quality at a large semiconductor manufacturing facility by providing short term back-up power during utilityContinue reading “Voltage Sag Protection Using a Micro-SMES Device”
Industrial Power Quality Problems
Published by A. El Mofty K. Youssef, Alexandria Electricity Company , Alexandria – Egypt SUMMARY Power quality has become an increasing concern to Alexandria Electricity Company (AEC) for the last few years. Problems involving the quality of voltage to the customers are always an important point. The increased concern of power quality has resulted inContinue reading “Industrial Power Quality Problems”
Municipal Elevator Study – Improving Elevator Performance
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”
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”
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”
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