What is a Power Quality Study?
Power systems are prone to fluctuations such as dips, swells, and outages, that when left unchecked can result in equipment damage and failure. A power quality study is a systematic approach to identify power quality issues in a facility's power system. A study identifies the root causes of any power fluctuations and harmonic distortions and provides actionable steps and recommendations on how to mitigate any issues.
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How does a Power
Quality Study work?
Our technicians start by hooking up a meter to your equipment. From there, we’re able to identify power anomalies and provide you with a report on how to remedy any issues that arise in the reading. In the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of your power systems and an actionable plan on how to resolve any power quality issues.
Why Complete a Power Quality Study?
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Improve plant floor efficiency and productivity
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Minimizes downtime and interruptions
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Saves money and operation costs
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Increases safety, as machines are less likely to overheat with proper power distribution
When to get a Power Quality Study
- An equipment failure occurs
- Intermittent power loss is causing equipment downtime
- Power factor issues
- You want visibility into your utility back charges
How much does a Power Quality Study cost?
On average, a power quality study generally costs $500 per day, with tracking lasting generally a week. Depending on how much data you want, the longer a study can persist. Specifically if the issues appears to be an intermittent issue, the tracking, and cost, will be increased.