Avoid Common Electrical Issues with Power Quality Monitoring (PQM) Before They Become Bigger

Power quality refers to delivery of the energy required by electronics to run efficiently. Any change (sudden or gradual) in the power greatly affects the power quality that in turn reduces the efficiency and causes other problems. The three main aspects of electric power quality are the voltage, frequency, and waveform. Good power quality generally exhibits the following:

• Steady voltage supply
• Steady alternating current/AC frequency
• Smooth waveform of the voltage curve

In order to check & make sure the power quality is always good, it is important to invest in power quality solutions such as power quality monitoring which helps measure the supply of power to AC power units. 

Some common electrical problems caused due to power quality issues are:

• Overheating of electrical systems
• Automatic Resets
• Circuit Board Failure
• Power Supply Problems
• Memory Loss
• Data Errors
• Software Corruption
• Equipment Failure

There are various things, such as power surges, voltage sag, interruptions, etc. that can result in fluctuations in the voltage and cause these issues. A power quality monitoring system works by identifying these issues early on so you can fix them before they turn into bigger problems. Nowadays, a number of facilities are implementing a power quality monitoring system as a part of a broader objective to trim down their operating costs. If you also want to benefit from this power quality solution called PQM, get in touch with Icopower ESCO today! It is a leading Energy Saving Company in Seychelles and Kenya known for providing a wide range of energy efficiency solutions for on-grid corporate, institutional or private business owners. To find out more about them or how they can help you fix power quality issues, feel free to visit https://icopower-esco.com/ 

The Key Benefits of Power Factor Correction

According to a recent study, energy consumption is expected to rise by almost 30% over the next two decades. In order to keep up with our power-dependent lifestyles, we need to invest in better energy efficiency solutions. As a measure to move towards a more energy efficient future, businesses ought to measure how effective their electricity usage is through energy efficiency solutions like Power Factor. 

• What Is Power Factor (PF)?

Power Factor (PF) is the ratio of working power, measured in kilowatts (kW), to apparent power, measured in kilovolt amperes (kVA). It is usually expressed as a percentage — the lower the percentage, the less efficient power usage is. One of the main causes of poor power factor is the inductive load on the equipment, which resists changes in current & causes lag.

• How Is Power Factor Correction Performed?

The simplest way to improve Power Factor is to add Power Factor Correction capacitors to the electrical equipment. The capacitors work as reactive current generators that help to offset the non-working power being used by the inductive loads, thereby improving the PF (Power Factor). Not only are these capacitors cost-effective and easy to install, but they also offer an excellent Return on Investment (ROI) typically within 1-2 years. 

The Key Benefits of Power Factor Correction

• Reduces electric bills by eliminating utility penalties for poor power factor
• Increases capacity of the current
• Improves energy efficiency through reduced power losses
• Improves voltage to equipment
• Enhances lifecycle of equipment as less heat is generated within switchgear, cables, transformers & other equipment
• Environmentally-friendly – lesser power needs to be generated, so lesser carbon-dioxide is produced

If you want to avail these benefits, get in touch with Icopower ESCO today! It is a well-known company in Kenya and Seychelles that specializes in designing as well as installing capacitor banks tailored to a specific site’s requirements. They also offer energy efficiency project financing for facilities over a 3-5 years time period. Visit https://icopower-esco.com/ to learn more!