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Category Archives: Power Quality
General Reference – Power Factor Correction
Published by Electrotek Concepts, Inc., PQSoft Case Study: General Reference – Power Factor Correction, Document ID: PQS0311, Date: April 16, 2003. Abstract: Simply stated, power factor is a measurement of how efficiently a facility uses electrical energy. A high power factor means that electrical power is being utilized effectively, while a low power factor indicates poorContinue reading “General Reference – Power Factor Correction”
K-factor & Transformers
Published by Pacific Crest Transformers, 300 West Antelope Road – Medford, Oregon 97503 Tel : (541) 826 – 2113 Fax : (541) 826 – 8847. March, 2015. Transformers serving heavy nonlinear loads are subject to increased winding temperatures due to the harmonic currents generated by those loads. This overheating can result in a shortened serviceContinue reading “K-factor & Transformers”
Where to Go For Help
Published by CEA Technologies Inc. (CEATI), POWER QUALITY Energy Efficiency Reference Guide, Chapter 5 – Where to Go For Help. Web Resources IEEE Standards Information Home of the IEEE standards; in particular 446; 519; 1100 (“The Emerald Book”, considered the key IEEE reference on power quality); 1159; 1250 and 1346. Copper.org A site by theContinue reading “Where to Go For Help”
Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems
Published by CEA Technologies Inc. (CEATI), POWER QUALITY Energy Efficiency Reference Guide, Chapter 4 – Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems. 4.1 Identifying the Root Cause and Assessing Symptoms Power quality technologists employ technical instrumentation. This instrumentation can range from simple digital multi-metering through to sophisticated waveform analysis instruments. True power quality monitoring requires full-timeContinue reading “Solving and Mitigating Electrical Power Problems”
Power Quality Problems
Published by CEA Technologies Inc. (CEATI), POWER QUALITY Energy Efficiency Reference Guide, Chapter 3 – Power Quality Problems. 3.1 How Power Quality Problems Develop Three elements are needed to produce a problematic power line disturbance: A source A coupling channel A receptor If a receptor that is adversely affected by a power line deviation isContinue reading “Power Quality Problems”
Power Quality Measurements and Analysis for Wind Turbines
Published by Mariano Sanz, Member, IEEE, Andrés Llombart, Member, IEEE, Ángel Antonio Bayod and Joaquín Mur, Student Member, IEEE Abstract— A new system for studying power quality (PQ) in wind turbines (WT) has been designed using a data acquisition board (DAQ), LabVIEW programming software and a portable PC. The system has been installed at windContinue reading “Power Quality Measurements and Analysis for Wind Turbines”
Understanding Power Quality Concepts
Published by CEA Technologies Inc. (CEATI), POWER QUALITY Energy Efficiency Reference Guide, Chapter 2 – Understanding Power Quality Concepts. 2.1 The Electrical Distribution System One of the keys to understanding power quality is to understand how electrical power arrives at the socket, and why distribution is such a critical issue. Electrical power is derived fromContinue reading “Understanding Power Quality Concepts”
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”
