Investigating flicker issues with PMI recorders can be straightforward if the right data is collected, and analyzed with ProVision. By enabling and examining Pst and IFL flicker data, in addition…
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Understanding Real, Reactive, and Apparent Power
This white paper defines the differences between Real Power, Reactive Power, and Apparent Power in terms used by the power distribution industry. Here the relationships between these different types of…
Separating Transmission vs Distribution Events with Canvass
The combination of Canvass and Boomerangs strategically placed in a distribution system allows for a unique system-wide analysis of voltage trends. Analyzing voltage data from multiple locations in parallel reveals…
Ring Frequency, PF and CF from Waveform Capture
With the Point Table in the Waveform Capture function of ProVision, it is possible to estimate the ring frequency, phase shift, power factor, and crest factor of a waveform.
Understanding the Harmonic Analysis Report
Harmonics are distortions in the 60Hz voltage or current caused by non-linear loads on the system. Harmonics are of interest to utilities as they can cause damage to equipment, such…
Monitoring Variable Frequency Drives
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are increasingly common, especially with the push for energy efficiency (in residential applications) and better motor control (in industrial applications). Unfortunately, the gains made with VFDs…
Understanding Vector Diagrams
This whitepaper will discuss what vector diagrams are, what they display, and how PMI's power quality recorders and ProVision can provide the user with this information.
Per-Unit Graphing with Canvass
Canvass is a web-based power quality portal designed and developed by PMI to allow users to perform power quality analysis from anywhere they have an internet connection and a web…
Case Study: Impact of Solar Photovoltaic Installations
2012 was a historic year for the U.S. solar industry. There were 3,313 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed throughout the year, which represents 76% growth over 2011’s record…
Techniques for Analyzing Motor Startups
This paper covers the setup fundamentals and techniques required to obtain the high-quality waveform capture needed to analyze a motor startup. It also reviews the basic electrical characteristics of a…
Defining Interharmonics
Interharmonics are frequency components at non-integer harmonics of the line frequency. The proliferation of large DC-converter variable speed drives and wind/solar inverter generation has led to an increase in interharmonic…
Three-Phase Motor Start Causes Voltage Dips
In many cases when a local utility customer complains of voltage problems, it can often be traced back to a neighboring electrical load change that has caused voltage dips on…