Bertie Bezuidenhout

Navigating the Challenges of State-Owned Enterprises through Innovative Asset Management

Asset Register Management, Best Practices, Consulting Services, Physical Asset Management /

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other government institutions are often at the mercy of a multitude of challenges. These can range from inadequate policies and funding to ineffective leadership and corruption. The deterioration of public facilities and infrastructure only adds fuel to the fire, posing a risk to public safety and necessitating extensive restoration efforts. To […]

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My Journey in the Power Sector: From Fieldwork to Enterprise Asset Management

Best Practices, Consulting Services /

In the heart of South Africa’s power sector, I embarked on a journey that would shape my career and broaden my understanding of the complexities of power distribution and transmission. From October 1974 to May 1975, I served as an official at Eskom, the country’s primary electricity supplier. My role was far from being confined

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The State of Asset Management in South Africa: A Deep Dive

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In 2005, South Africa took a significant step towards better asset management. A decree was issued, mandating each department to maintain two separate asset registers: a major asset register for assets valued at R5 000 or more, and a minor asset register for assets valued at less than R5 000. Additionally, departments holding assets under

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Power Quality Affecting Client Billing

Best Practices, Power Quality Monitoring /

Peruse this document for a more comprehensive understanding of the subject addressed in this paper. While power electronics equipment can enhance efficiency and control, they can also cause distortions in the power system, leading to power quality issues. Harmonics, which distort the standard sinusoidal waveform of power, can result in various problems such as equipment

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Who Gains Advantage from Unbalanced Network Conditions?

Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Monitoring /

What could possibly prompt Eskom or any power distribution companies to look into issues of unbalanced power networks? Could it be the threat of legal proceedings? I understood that a representative from Eskom was notified about potential network imbalances at the Modderbee municipal substation, but it might have been disregarded as unlikely. However, since I

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Power Networks in Flux – Balancing the Unbalanced

Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Monitoring /

Unbalanced network conditions in power supplies can be deceptive because phase-to-neutral voltage measurements might not reveal the full picture. Here are why phase-to-phase voltages might not be close to each other even if phase-to-neutral voltages are: Unmatched Impedance: If the impedance in the transformer banks is unmatched, it can cause unbalanced conditions that are not

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Compensating For Power Quality Issues Caused by Power Electronics Devices

Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Monitoring /

It is a known fact that there is a growing shift towards renewable energy sources as well as buying and selling electrical power which most often necessitates the use of HVDC transmission systems. Both the solar power generation and HVDC transmission systems make extensive use of power electronics devices. In future, more-and-more grid-forming converters (GFMCs)

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