Power Quality and Utilisation Guide

The Power Quality and Utilisation Guide is a unique reference source providing not only background theory, but also a whole range of solutions from industry. Prepared by specialist authors from industry and academia, and edited by Copper Development Association's David Chapman, the Guide is organised into 8 sections and presented in a series of short Application Notes.

Application Notes are downloadable individually in pdf format or as a fully searchable library.

PQ Guide E-library

Download, open and extract to C drive and it will create a 'PQUG' directory. Click on 'contentspage' pdf to browse and search. To request a copy on CD - email helpline@copperdev.co.uk.

Extension material, contributed by members of the Leonardo ENERGY community, may also be of interest and is available from the Leonardo ENERGY website.

1.1 Introduction to Power Quality

1.2 Power Quality Self-assessment Guide

1.5 PQ in Continuous Manufacturing

2.1 The Cost of Poor Power Quality

2.5 Investment Analysis for PQ Solutions

3.1 Causes and Effects

3.1.1 Interharmonics

3.1.2 Capacitors in Harmonic-Rich Environments

3.2.2 True RMS - The Only True Measurement

3.3.1 Passive Filters

3.3.3 Active Harmonic Conditioners

3.4.1 Understanding Compatibility Levels

3.5.1 Neutral Sizing in Harmonic Rich Installations

3.5.2 Selection and Rating of Transformers

4.1 Resilience, Reliability and Redundancy

4.3.1 Improving Reliability with Standby Power Supplies

4.5.1 Resilient and Reliable Power Supply in a Modern Office Building

5.1 Introduction

5.1.3 Introduction to Unbalance

5.1.4 Flicker

5.2.1 Predictive Maintenance - The Key to Power Quality

5.2.3 Flicker Measurement

5.3.2 Voltage Dip Mitigation

5.3.4 Considerations for choosing the appropriate voltage sag mitigation device

5.4.2 Standard EN 50160

5.5.1 Voltage Sags in Continuous Processes - Case Study

6.1 A Systems Approach to Earthing

6.1.2 Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

6.3.1 Earthing Systems - Fundamentals of Calculation and Design

6.5.1 Earthing Systems - Basic Constructional Aspects

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8.1 Introduction to Distributed Generation and Renewables

8.3.1 Integration and Interconnection

8.3.2 Wind Power

8.3.5 Cogeneration

8.5.1 Wind Power Case Study