Power Quality Tutorial
By Angelo Baggini / Published on Thu, 2007-02-01 14:03A short eBook, from Engineering Consulting & Design to introduce the subject of power quality phenomena, the problems they cause and their solutions.
- 1. Power Quality Phenomena
- 2. Power Quality Problems
- 2.1 Circuit breakers and RCD’s nuisance tripping
- 2.2 Computers lock up
- 2.3 Computers or other electronics are damaged
- 2.4 Data loss
- 2.5 Lights flicker, blink, or dim
- 2.6 Loss of synchronization of processing equipment
- 2.7 Motors or other process equipment malfunctions
- 2.8 Motors or process equipment are damaged
- 2.9 Noise interference to telecommunication lines
- 2.A Relays and contactors nuisance tripping
- 2.B Transformers and cables overheating
- 3. Power Quality Solutions
- 3.1 Back-up generator(s)
- 3.2 Dynamic voltage restorers
- 3.3 Harmonic filter (passive)
- 3.4 Isolation transformers
- 3.5 Line conditioners or active filters
- 3.6 Multiple independent feeder
- 3.7 Oversizing equipment and cables
- 3.8 Shielding and grounding
- 3.9 Static transfer switches
- 3.A Static Var Compensator
- 3.B Surge protectors on key pieces of equipment
- 3.C Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices
- 3.D Voltage stabilisers
- 4. PQ phenomena and design issues
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