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Solutions As we have learned, there are a number of things that can affect
power quality. The following table provides some basic
guidelines to solve these problems. It should be remembered
that the primary cause and resulting effects on the load and
system should be considered when considering solutions.
Problem Effect Solution
Sag Computer shutdown
resulting in lost data,
lamp flicker, electronic
clock reset, false alam.
line conditioner, proper
wiring.
Swell Shorten equipment life
and increase failure due
to heat.
line conditioner.
Undervoltage Computer shutdown
resulting in lost data,
lamp flicker, electronic
clock reset, false alam.
line conditioner, proper
wiring.
Overvoltage Life expectency of
motor and other
insulation resulting in
equipment failure or fire
hazard. Shorten life of
light bulbs
line conditioner.
Momentary
Power
Interruption
Computer shutdown
resulting in lost data,
lamp flicker, electronic
clock reset, false alam,
motor circuits trip.
line conditioner, UPS
system.
Noise Erractic behavior of
electronic equipment,
incorrect data
communication
between computer
equipment and field
devices.
Line filters and
conditioners, proper
wiring and grounding.
Transients Premature equipment
failure, computer
shutdown resulting in
lost data.
Surge suppressor, line
conditioner, isolation
transformers, proper
wiring, grounding.
Harmonics Overheated neutrals,
wires, connectors,
transformers,
equipment. Data
communication errors.
Harmonic filters, K-rated
transformers, proper
wiring and grounding.
Power Factor Increased equipment
and power costs
Power factor correction
capacitors.
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