Category Archives: Power Quality

Why do non-linear loads have low power factors and why is it important to have a high power factor?

Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. Power factor is a measure of how effectively a specific load consumes electricity to produce work. The higher the power factor, the more work produced for a given voltage and current. Figure 3-1 shows theContinue reading “Why do non-linear loads have low power factors and why is it important to have a high power factor?”

A Technical Investigation of Voltage Sag

Published by 1Vima P. Mali, 2R. L. Chakrasali, 1K. S. Aprameya, 1Electrical and Electronics Engineering Research Centre, University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Davanagere, India. 2Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, India. Research Paper Source: American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER) 2015. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER) e-ISSN:Continue reading “A Technical Investigation of Voltage Sag”

Do different types of non-linear loads generate different harmonics?

Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. By far the majority of today’s non-linear loads are rectifiers with DC smoothing capacitors. These rectifiers typically come in 3 types – (i) single phase, line-to-neutral, (ii) single phase, phase-to-phase and (iii) three-phase. Single-phase line-to-neutralContinue reading “Do different types of non-linear loads generate different harmonics?”

What is Load Flow Analysis / Power Flow Analysis and Why is it Done?

Published by Carelabs (Carelabz), Website: carelabz.com Load Flow Analysis / Power Flow Analysis Power systems across the world subjected to great demands owing to expansions in the networks. Rapid development of a nation in every sphere is interlinked with its power transmission capacity. This can be done by adding new lines and by upgrading existing onesContinue reading “What is Load Flow Analysis / Power Flow Analysis and Why is it Done?”

What are non-linear loads and why are they a concern today?

Published by Mirus International Inc., [2010-01-08] MIRUS-FAQ001-B2, FAQ’s Harmonic Mitigating Transformers, 31 Sun Pac Blvd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada. L6S 5P6. A load is considered non-linear if its impedance changes with the applied voltage. The changing impedance means that the current drawn by the non-linear load will not be sinusoidal even when it is connected toContinue reading “What are non-linear loads and why are they a concern today?”

What is Short Circuit Analysis, and Why is it Done?

Published by Carelabs (Carelabz), Website: carelabz.com A Short circuit analysis is used to determine the magnitude of short circuit current, the system is capable of producing, and compares that magnitude with the interrupting rating of the overcurrent protective devices (OCPD). Since the interrupting ratings are based by the standards, the methods used in conducting a short circuitContinue reading “What is Short Circuit Analysis, and Why is it Done?”

Rules, Indices and Approach for Assessment and Improvement of Power Quality

Published by Antonio Ardito, Stefano Malgarotti, Angelo Schiappacasse,1 1 This paper was developed within the activity Ricerca di Sistema DM 26/01/2000. Authors are with CESI spa, via Rubattino 54, 20134 Milano (MI), Italy, (e-mail: malgarotti@cesi.it, tel. +39-02 2125-5517) ABSTRACT Power Quality is of concern in both open market and in vertically integrated environment, since theContinue reading “Rules, Indices and Approach for Assessment and Improvement of Power Quality”

What You Need To Know About Arc Flash Hazard Study And Analysis

Published by Carelabs (Carelabz) Arc flash study came into picture ten years ago when IEEE 1584, known as “IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations,” was first introduced. This landmark document defines equations and methods that have become key components of the arc flash study. In order to identify the specific arc flash hazardContinue reading “What You Need To Know About Arc Flash Hazard Study And Analysis”