Polyphase power networks are among the most common networks for power transmission. They offer key advantages over single-phase networks. A polyphase system allows the same power to be distributed with…
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Analyzing Voltage Sags with Event Change
Identifying the sources for voltage sags can be a somewhat complicated task. Graphs such as waveform capture can obscure the essentials with an RMS-based voltage sag. PMI provides a triggered…
CBEMA-ITIC Analysis with Stripcharts
The ITIC curve (formerly CBEMA) is a performance-oriented standard for electronic equipment manufacturers. The standard gives a method for classifying and plotting voltage events on a specially constructed graph that…
Recording for NEC 220 Compliance
Utility customers who are expanding operations or adding load must comply with National Electric Code Article 220 to determine if any electrical upgrades are needed. Many customers will ask the…
Zero Sequence Harmonics
In this whitepaper, I will discuss zero sequence harmonics: what they are, how they are created, and what issues they present to distribution systems and power quality. Zero sequence harmonics…
CBEMA Graphs Revealed
The CBEMA (Computer Business Equipment Manufacturers Association) curve and the ITIC (Information Technology Industry Council) curve both refer to a similar method to visibly represent voltage events. A graph of…
Cold Load Pickup
One of the most visible customer-facing challenges an electric utility can face comes in the form of voltage interruptions. From the short, fraction-of-a-second momentary to the prolonged, multi-hour (or even…
Low-Energy Lighting and Power Quality
In this paper I reviewed the effects that Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL), Light Emitting Diodes (LED), and halogen lighting have on power quality. The CFLs and some LEDs present a…
Key Issues with DG/DER Monitoring
The dramatic increase in distributed generation (DG), distributed energy resources (DER), and net metering scenarios brings sweeping, unplanned changes to the grid model. Local generation is often unpredictable, and sudden…
Advanced Harmonic Analysis Through Bulk ProVision Exports
The IEEE 519-2014 harmonic standard calls for several advanced data analysis procedures. Some of these, especially when combining with data from other devices, may be performed in Excel or Matlab.…
Detecting Loose Neutrals with a Receptacle PQ Monitor
Loose/open neutrals can present a dangerous and even life-threatening situation in a residential service. The classic voltage symptoms suggesting this condition are one single-phase leg rising in voltage, the other…
PQ Recording Templates
This whitepaper describes the use and customization of PQ recording templates in PQ Canvass, iPowerPad, and in the ProVision software. PMI recording devices can be initialized with many different configurable…