DocumentCode
1483741
Title
Power monitoring and harmonic problems in the modern building
Author
Conroy, Eugene
Author_Institution
Eta Projects Ltd., London, UK
Volume
15
Issue
2
fYear
2001
fDate
4/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
101
Lastpage
107
Abstract
Personal computers are responsible for generating the majority of harmonic-related problems in the modern building. It is becoming increasingly problematic in commercial buildings, especially where large quantities of computers are present. The problems caused by personal computers can now be quantified by the use of digital power monitoring systems. Current and voltage values are no longer adequate to understand the characteristics of electrical loads, as it is important to understand the complexity of the load. Therefore, a graphical picture of the load can reveal move answers to apparently complex problems.
Keywords
building wiring; computer power supplies; computerised monitoring; distribution networks; harmonic distortion; load (electric); power engineering computing; power supply quality; power system harmonics; power system measurement; building power systems; commercial buildings; digital power monitoring systems; electrical load characteristics; harmonic problems; load complexity; personal computers;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power Engineering Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0950-3366
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/pe:20010207
Filename
920674
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