Power Quality & Utilization Guide

Overview page of the application guide of Leonardo Power Quality Guide, currently consisting of 44 notes (see also other language versions).

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Introduction to Power Quality - Download (238KB)
• 1.2 Power Quality Self-assessment Guide
• Power Quality in Continuous Manufacturing - Download (381 KB)

2. Costs

• 2.1 The Cost of Poor Power Quality - Download (233KB)
• 2.5 Investment Analysis for PQ Solutions

3. Harmonics

• 3.1 Causes and Effects
• 3.1.1 Interharmonics - Download (399KB)
• 3.1.2 Capacitors in Harmonic-Rich Environments - Download (314KB)
• 3.2.2 True RMS - The Only True Measurement - Download (266KB)
• 3.3.1 Passive Filters
• 3.3.3 Active Harmonic Conditioners - Download (265KB)
• 3.4.1 Understanding Compatibility Levels - Download (190KB)
• 3.5.1 Neutral Sizing in Harmonic Rich Installations - Download (258KB)
• 3.5.2 Selection and Rating of Transformers - Download (240KB)

4. Resilience

• 4.1 Resilience, Reliability and Redundancy - Download (170KB)
• 4.3.1 Improving Reliability with Standby Power Supplies
• 4.5.1 Resilient and Reliable Power Supply in a Modern Office Building - Download (367KB)

5. Voltage Disturbances

• 5.1 Introduction - Download (240KB)
• 5.1.3 Introduction to Unbalance - Download (185KB)
• 5.1.4 Flicker - Download (390KB)
• 5.2.1 Predictive Maintenance - The Key to Power Quality - Download (322KB)
• 5.2.3 Flicker Measurement - Download (331KB)
• 5.3.2 Voltage Dip Mitigation - Download (362KB)
• 5.3.4 Considerations for choosing the appropriate voltage sag mitigation device - Download (963KB)
• Standard EN 50160
• 5.5.1 Voltage Sags in Continuous Processes - Case Study - Download (328KB)

6. Earthing & EMC

• 6.1 A Systems Approach to Earthing - Download (181KB)
• 6.1.2 Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Download (685KB)
• 6.3.1 Earthing Systems - Fundamentals of Calculation and Design
• 6.5.1 Earthing Systems - Basic Constructional Aspects - Download (332KB)

7. Energy Efficiency

• Energy management: self assessment
• Compressed air
• Motors and Variable Speed Drives
• Energy efficiency in Buildings
• Energy Efficiency in Hospitals
• Lighting
• Dielectric Heating
• Induction Heating
• Infrared Heating
• Industrial Heat Pumps
• Industrial Cooling

8. Distributed Generation & Renewables

• Introduction to Distributed Generation
• Integration and Interconnection
• Cogeneration
• Small Hydro Power - Investor Guide
• Wind Power
• Wind Farm Development and Operation - A Case Study
• Photovoltaic Installations
• Policy & Incentives for Distributed Generation