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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.

Power Quality Matters

Improving Power Quality: Key to Sustainability and Efficiency

Posted on by Bertie Bezuidenhout
Power Quality Matters
07
Jan

Improving power quality is more than a technical upgrade—it’s the foundation of sustainability and efficiency. Poor quality erodes equipment, inflates costs, and undermines reliability, while high-quality power enables smarter grids, longer asset lifecycles, and reduced environmental impact. By prioritizing monitoring, standards, and proactive management, organizations and governments can unlock cleaner, more dependable energy that drives both economic growth and long-term resilience.

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How do Power Quality Affect Client’s Billing

Posted on by Bertie Bezuidenhout
14
May

Power quality has a direct influence on client billing—hidden inefficiencies, voltage fluctuations, and unbalanced loads can inflate costs without delivering real value. Poor quality not only damages equipment but also distorts consumption patterns, leading to inaccurate charges and higher operational expenses. By improving monitoring and corrective measures, utilities can ensure fair billing, reduce unnecessary losses, and strengthen trust with their clients.

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Contravention of Fiduciary Duties

Posted on by Bertie Bezuidenhout

On the 2nd of October 2023, I published an article with the heading “Phase Imbalance in Distribution Networks” in which I stated that “In a recent unrelated “survey”, I came across a 10-minute averaged voltage unbalance of 327% between Phase 2 and Phase 1”. I also asked the question: is Eskom aware what is happening […]

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Consequence of Weaknesses in Power Quality

Posted on by Bertie Bezuidenhout

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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