Why measure power quality?

The value of understanding the significance of power quality
Problems such as overheated engines and cables, tripped circuitry,
blinking lights and failures in IT networks are typical examples of
problems related to voltage quality. Poor power quality can also
lead to larger-than-expected electricity costs. With the proper
tools and the right knowledge, power quality problems can be
identified and resolved.

The additional costs of poor power
quality can be substantial

Lost production: Every time production
is interrupted, your company loses
earnings as a result of products not
being manufactured or sold.

Damaged product: Interruptions can
damage a partially finished product,
resulting in the materials having to
be reworked or even scrapped.

Maintenance: Unexpected equipment
error can take up available resources
and result in extra costs, e.g., for re-
establishing production, trouble-shooting,
resolving the problem, and cleaning and
repair.

Environmental and safety costs: In some
cases, loss of power can cause damage
to the environment or compromise per-
sonal safety.


Market influence: The cost of repeated
loss of sales, product recalls and negative
media coverage can be significant, even
though it can be difficult to measure in
monetary terms.

To measure is to know!

Only by knowing can preventive measures
be put in place, resulting in significant
quantitative and qualitative benefits.

SystemTeknik A/S offers trouble-shooting,
cos phi measurement and power quality
measurements with Fluke435 Power Quality
Analyzer.

Measurements are always made according
to standards (e.g. EN50160) and/or your
own definition. You get an overall view in
a report documenting where the measure-
ment deviates from the standard.