Benefits of Power Quality Monitoring in Industrial Settings

On This Page:

• Introduction
• What is Power Quality and Why Does it Matter?
• The Role of Power Quality Monitoring in Electrical Systems
• Advantages of Power Quality Monitoring
• Tools and Solutions to Monitor Power Quality
• How Quality Energy Helped Optimise Power Systems Across Industries
• Why Power Quality Monitoring is a Must-Have

• Enables early detection of power quality issues 
• Ensures compliance with various standards and regulations related to power quality
• Improves production efficiency by preventing disruptions in manufacturing processes
• Lowers electricity bills by avoiding penalties and improving power factor
• Contributes to reducing CO2 emissions by improving energy efficiency, aligning with corporate social responsibility goalsMinimises risk of damage to sensitive electronic equipment and machinery malfunctions from poor power factor or harmonics
• Enables better load management and scheduling of heavy equipment use during off-peak timesReduces frequency of replacements and repairs, saving costs
• Helps maintain a safe working environment by identifying potential electrical hazards
• Allows for comparison of current operating parameters against manufacturer baselines
  

Companies with the right equipment can measure and analyse power quality effectively. That’s where the team at Quality Energy comes in. As part of our power quality audit service, we install power quality monitoring systems to determine exactly what corrective action is needed. This includes power quality analysers to measure and analyse voltage, current, waveform shapes, and harmonics and to provide insights into energy consumption.

After monitoring and evaluating the quality of your electrical systems, we may recommend custom made solutions, including:

• Active Harmonic Filters designed to reduce harmonic distortion and improve the quality of your electricity. 
• Power Factor Correction equipment, including Static Var Generators (SVGs) with fast response times, to correct voltage sags and surges, reducing excess power draw from the grid. 
  

1. After reviewing data, Quality Energy designed, built, commissioned, delivered and installed power factor correction and active harmonic filter for this plastics manufacturer. The result was a reduction in total harmonic distortion from 19% to 3.5% and an improved power factor of 0.98.
2. An aged care facility was experiencing voltage fluctuations and flicker with both low and high voltage systems. Quality Energy installed a Static Var Generator with a response time of less than 10ms, improving energy efficiency and providing energy savings.
3. After conducting a power quality analysis for Jalna, Quality Energy found high harmonics were causing machinery malfunctions and unplanned shutdowns. After installation of an Active Harmonic Filter, Jalna was able to prevent machine malfunction issues and improve its packaging plant’s uptime.

To learn more about how we've helped businesses like yours avoid penalties and solve their power quality problems, read our case studies or get in touch today.

Power quality monitoring offers numerous benefits for commercial and industrial facilities, helping organisations identify and address issues that directly impact their operations. Through effective monitoring, businesses can enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. 

Working with Quality Energy allows organisations to take a proactive approach to power quality management, resulting in extended equipment life, decreased energy losses, and better compliance with industry standards.

Take charge of your energy management and ensure your systems meet the highest power quality standards. Book a power quality audit today, or contact our experts to learn more about our custom made solutions tailored to your needs.