Power Quality Audit

A Power Quality Audit assesses several critical parameters to evaluate the electrical system's overall power quality and detect disturbances that may lead to inefficiencies or equipment damage.
Power quality issues such as voltage sags, harmonics, spikes, imbalances, and flickers can negatively affect system performance, cause equipment malfunctions, and result in increased operational costs.

Key Parameters Assessed in Power Quality Audit:

• Voltage Fluctuations: Voltage variations, including sags, surges, and spikes, are analyzed to understand their impact on electrical equipment.
  These fluctuations can lead to downtime, equipment damage, or premature failure of sensitive devices.
• Frequency Stability: The system's frequency is assessed to ensure it remains stable within the acceptable range.
  Frequency deviations can lead to motor damage and disrupt system synchronization, especially in large-scale operations.
• Load Imbalance: The audit assesses the balance between phases in a three-phase electrical system.
  Imbalances in load distribution can lead to overheating, equipment stress, and reduced operational efficiency.
• Transient Voltage Spikes: Transients are sudden, short-duration spikes in voltage that can damage sensitive electronics and disrupt normal system operations.
  Identifying and mitigating transients is crucial for protecting valuable equipment.
• Flicker: Voltage flicker, which causes visible light fluctuations, is evaluated to determine if it is affecting equipment performance or creating discomfort for personnel.
  Flicker can be caused by load fluctuations or poor electrical system design.
• Power Quality Indicators: A comprehensive analysis of various power quality indicators, including total harmonic distortion (THD), root mean square (RMS) values, and crest factor, to assess the overall health of the electrical system and its performance under load.

By conducting a Power Quality Audit, businesses can identify power quality issues that may affect equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and energy costs.
Addressing these issues can prevent equipment damage, reduce downtime, and optimize energy consumption.