Power Quality Matters

Power Quality Matters involve detecting phase imbalances and ensuring that all phasors have equal magnitudes and are symmetrically phase-shifted by 120 degrees relative to each other.

Understanding Power Quality and Unbalanced Power Networks

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Please take a moment to review this important document and explore the links within it. Introduction The concept of “power quality” may seem abstract, especially when dealing with an intangible commodity like electricity. However, for commercial and industrial facility managers, it holds significant importance. Good power quality directly impacts productivity and employee safety. Conversely, poor […]

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NERSA’s Role in the Electricity Sector: A Critical Examination

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Introduction The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing the electricity industry. However, recent events and historical practices raise questions about the effectiveness of NERSA’s mandate. In this blog post, we delve into NERSA’s licensing process, tariff approvals, and complaint handling. Licensing Challenges NERSA’s primary responsibility includes

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How do Power Quality Affect Client’s Billing

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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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Unbalanced Network Conditions—What Are the Gains from Poor Network Conditions

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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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How to Balance the Unbalanced Power Networks

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The modern power network stands at a crossroads, grappling with an unprecedented shift in energy dynamics. As the global push for sustainability accelerates, traditional grids are being challenged by the rise of decentralized, renewable energy sources, unpredictable demand patterns, and evolving technological advancements. The power network is in flux—requiring innovative solutions to balance intermittency, ensure

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Compensating For Power Quality Issues Caused by Power Electronics Devices

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The global shift towards renewable energy sources has brought about significant structural changes in electrical power transmission. With the increase in buying and selling electricity across vast distances, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems have become an essential component in modern grids. Both HVDC systems and solar power generation rely extensively on power electronics devices

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Consequence of Weaknesses in Power Quality

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In the mid-1980s, I embarked on a mission to resolve persistent “power failure” complaints from the National Accelerator Centre (NAC) in Faure, Western Cape, now known as iThemba LABS—the largest accelerator facility in the Southern Hemisphere. Invited for private tours, I delved into their operations, even entering the high-stakes environment of the operating room. Witnessing

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