Selecting Monitoring Points
Effective power quality monitoring begins with selecting appropriate monitoring points within the electrical system. These points should be chosen based on potential problem areas and critical equipment locations.
What to Monitor
Key monitoring parameters include voltage levels, current, harmonics, and power data. Understanding the types of disturbances that can affect equipment helps select the right monitoring tools.
Choosing the Right Monitor
Monitors should be capable of detecting relevant power quality events. Advanced monitors can record continuously and overwrite older data, allowing for extended monitoring periods.
Data Interpretation
Interpreting monitoring data is critical and requires experience and knowledge of power quality principles. Tools like the BMI Handbook of Power Signatures provide valuable insights for analyzing disturbance data.
