Category Archives: Power Quality

The Scope of Power Quality

Published by CEA Technologies Inc. (CEATI), POWER QUALITY Energy Efficiency Reference Guide, Chapter 1 – The Scope of Power Quality. 1.1 Definition of Power Quality The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) defines power quality as: “The concept of powering and grounding electronic equipment in a manner that is suitable to the operation ofContinue reading “The Scope of Power Quality”

Power Quality Standards

Published by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) IEEE Standard 141-1993, Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants, aka the Red Book. A thorough analysis of basic electrical-system considerations is presented. Guidance is provided in design, construction, and continuity of an overall system to achieve safety of life and preservation of property; reliability; simplicityContinue reading “Power Quality Standards”

Power Quality Issues in Solar Converters: A Review

Published by J. R. Maglin & R. Ramesh, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-25, India, E-mail: rramesh@annauniv.edu, Tel: +91-9444217600Published in European Journal of Scientific ResearchISSN 1450-216X Vol.61 No.2 (2011), pp. 321-327http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr.htm Abstract The main objective of this paper is to identify the problems associated with solar converters in the solar power systemContinue reading “Power Quality Issues in Solar Converters: A Review”

High Neutral-to-Ground Voltages

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: PQ Investigation at a Battery Facility, Document ID: PQS0401, Date: March 30, 2004. Abstract: An office complex was experiencing continual operational problems with some of their electronic equipment not protected by power conditioning equipment. The equipment would periodically exhibit strange behavior. An infrared heat detector was used toContinue reading “High Neutral-to-Ground Voltages”

Flickering Lights

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: Flickering Lights Wiring and Grounding Case Study, Document ID: PQS0403, March 30, 2004. Abstract: This case study concerns a residential electrical system. The homeowners were experiencing light flicker when loads were energized and de-energized in their home. INTRODUCTION Residential electric systems are served from single-phase transformers employing aContinue reading “Flickering Lights”

Power Quality Standards, Problems and their Solutions

Published by Vedant S. Samudre, Department of electrical, electronics & power, Jawaharlal, Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, IndiaPublished in International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology (IJESRT)Website: http://www.ijesrt.comSamudre* et al., 5(12): December, 2016DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.192584 ABSTRACT Power quality is one of the major concerns and emerging issues in the present era. With increasing quantities ofContinue reading “Power Quality Standards, Problems and their Solutions”

General Reference – Performing Power Quality Audits

Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: General Reference – Performing Power Quality Audits, Document ID: PQS0306, Date: February 4, 2003. Abstract: Power quality investigations often require monitoring to identify the exact problem and then to verify the solutions that are implemented. Before embarking on extensive monitoring programs, it is important to develop an understandingContinue reading “General Reference – Performing Power Quality Audits”

What Is Electrical Grounding – Top 10 Questions and Answers

Published by Pablo Diaz, P.Eng, Grounding Systems Technologies (GST), The Electricity Forum, Power Quality and Ground Articles. What is Electrical Grounding? Electrical Grounding is defined as the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the Earth with the help of a low-resistance wire. Electrical grounding was invented as a safety system to help prevent people andContinue reading “What Is Electrical Grounding – Top 10 Questions and Answers”

A Power Quality and Load Analysis of a Cryptocurrency Mine

Published by Keaton A. Wheeler, Anthony W. Bowers, Charlie H. Wong, Jonathan Y. Palmer and Xue Wang, Primary Engineering and Construction, Saskatoon/Kelowna, Canada{kwheeler, abowers, cwong, jpalmer & swang}@primaryeng.comPublished in: 2018 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference (EPEC)Date of Conference: 10-11 Oct. 2018DOI: 10.1109/EPEC.2018.8598358 Abstract— This paper conducts a load and power quality analysis on aContinue reading “A Power Quality and Load Analysis of a Cryptocurrency Mine”