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Saving money on lighting with power quality analyzer
Lighting is a major element of operating costs for most facilities. Lighting costs involve both energy and maintenance. A company was considering replacing its existing lighting system and wanted to ...
Measuring energy consumption
The first step in reducing energy consumption is measuring how much you are using. Energy consumption consists of two primary components, power and demand. Power, measured in watts, indicates the ...
Fixing a vibrating transformer
I ran into an interesting problem a few weeks ago so I am sharing in case it helps anyone else. A client in a large commercial building asked for help ...
Diagnosing a power quality problem
I ran into an interesting problem a couple of weeks ago. Around 6 pm one evening, a utility transformer that serves three users -- a small apartment complex, a diary farm ...
Energy studies with power logger
In order to reduce energy consumption you need to understand how much energy you are using and when. To do that, hook up a power logger such as the Fluke ...
Digital multimeters vs. power quality tools
There has been a huge increase of interest in energy audits of commercial and industrial buildings. The first step is usually understanding how energy is being used in the facility ...
Diagnosing energy draining devices
I have been having good luck in helping my commercial and industrial customers reduce energy consumption by conducting portable energy audits to track down energy draining devices. As a first ...
Applications for infrared thermometers
nfrared thermometers are a very "hot" item for spotting energy losses in energy efficiency audits. They can also help to diagnose a wide range of other problems. This article provides ...
Hidden power problems
I ran across an interesting article entitled "5 warning signs you may have a hidden power problem." The article addresses the symptoms of and cures for power quality problems. Check ...
Power quality primer
Here's a nice article that outlines power quality troubleshooting techniques. It focuses on a hospital technician but the methods could be applied in most any industry. Check it you ...
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