Power System Studies
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Arc Flash Study - AC / DC
Increase the awareness of flash hazards
Increase facility reliability, equipment protection, and personnel safety
Comply with NEC Article 110.16, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements
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Short Circuit
Identify underrated equipment before extensive system damage can occur
Increase facility reliability, equipment protection and personnel safety
Aid in future expansion plans by providing accurate fault current calculations at each location in the system, thereby allowing properly rated equipment to be specified.
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Protective Device Coordination
Increase equipment protection
Ensure protective device coordination by setting the protective devices to trip in sequence
Increase facility reliability by limiting the effects of a disturbance (fault/overload) to smaller areas of the distribution system
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Load Flow / Power Factor Correction
Reduce your electric bill by determining the location and size of power factor correction capacitors
Aid in future planning and present day operation by demonstrating how the electrical system will perform during normal and emergency operating conditions
Determine the proper transformer tap settings so that the correct voltage will be present at motors and other loads during full load and no load conditions
Identify under-utilized equipment to which will allow for future load growth
Identify overloaded equipment
Increase the distribution system operating efficiency and determine the most optimum operating configuration
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Harmonic / IEEE-519 Evaluation
Identify the source of harmonics (internal or external to your facility)
Evaluate the impact of non-linear loads (harmonic sources) on facility distribution systems
Evaluate compliance with IEEE 519
Verify proper size and placement of capacitors when harmonic sources are present
Verify proper size, configuration and placement of filters, if necessary
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Transient Motor Starting
Reduce voltage flicker or voltage drop problems in the facility
Increase facility reliability
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Duct Bank Ampacity
Design time savings
Material cost savings by determining the minimum size of conductors to support the anticipated loads.
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Generator Sizing and Motor Starting
Determine the minimum generator size needed to support the facility loads and start the larger motors.
The order and delay time when starting larger motors.
This study will prevent oversizing the generator and save you money and time.
It will Increase facility reliability
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Ground Grid / Mat Study
Design time savings
Material cost savings by determining the minimum size of conductors and number of ground rods to keep the potentcial values below the IEEE limits.
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Transient Switching (Snubber) and Stability
Determine the size of the snubber filter capacitors and resistors to reduce the transient levels
Increase equipment protection by eliminating, reducing, or controlling the transients to a safe level
Increase facility reliability
Minimize misoperation of protective devices and switching equipment
Safety Training
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Affected Persons (Non-Qualified) Safety Training
The Affected Persons (Non-Qualified) Training Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Training is developed by e-Hazard and presented by our licensed instructors.
This two hour training seminar will provide the attendees with the mandatory level of classroom training needed to satisfy governmental regulations for shock and arc flash safety. e-Hazard’s Operators Training covers safe work practices, electrical hazards, PPE requirements, and much, much more.
The program is full of informative and stunning arc flash videos of garment testing and actual arc flash accidents.
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Canadian Low Voltage (CSA Z462) Electrical Safety in the Workplace Training Course
Comprehensive and fulfills the training requirements for CSA Z462-15 for low voltage qualified persons.
Oriented toward persons performing work near or operating electrical equipment which will increase facility safety. Fast paced and engaging so that the attendees remember what has been presented. Video of arc flash accidents and PPE testing that give the attendees a sense of the hazards in the electrical world.
Taught by knowledgeable instructors with field experience and knowledge so that the students can ask questions and get immediate answers.
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Electrical Safety Low Voltage Qualified Refresher Course
According to NFPA 70E 2015, workers must attend an electrical safety course every three years, in order to stay current on 70E updates. Refresher training is also required whenever a facility has experienced a change in equipment, procedures, or technology that would require different safety practices than what was used before, or when an individual employee must use “abnormal” safety practices that he would not typically use on a regular basis.
Designed for anyone who has completed a previous qualified electrical safety class, the 4-hour Low Voltage Qualified Refresher Course is exactly that: a “refresher” of skills presented at the 8-hour NFPA 70E Low Voltage Qualified Training Course.
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High Voltage OSHA 1910.269 Qualified Training Course
The High Voltage OSHA 1910.269 8 Hour Qualified Training Course is developed by e-Hazard and presented by Robert E. Fuhr, P.E. In one day of training, high voltage qualified persons receive the mandatory level of classroom training needed on the primary governmental regulations for shock and arc flash safety. e-Hazard’s High Voltage OSHA 1910.269 Training Course covers safe work practices, how to protect against shock and arc flash, PPE requirements, permits, creating an electrically safe work condition, and much, much more.
The program is full of informative and stunning arc flash videos of garment testing and actual arc flash accidents. Following is just an example of what is covered in this acclaimed program.
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Low Voltage (NFPA 70E) Electrical Safety in the Workplace Training Course
The Low Voltage (NFPA 70E) Electrical Safety in the Workplace Training Course is developed by e-Hazard and presented by our licensed Instructors. In one day of training, low voltage qualified persons receive the mandatory level of classroom training needed on the primary governmental regulations for shock and arc flash safety. e-Hazard’s Electrical Workplace Safety covers safe work practices, how to protect against shock and arc flash, PPE requirements, permits, creating an electrically safe work condition, and much, much more.
The program is full of informative and stunning arc flash videos of garment testing and actual arc flash accidents.
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Operator Safety Training Course
The Operators/Non-Qualified Training Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Training is developed by e-Hazard and presented by Robert E. Fuhr, P.E. In half day of training, the attendees will receive the mandatory level of classroom training needed on the primary governmental regulations for shock and arc flash safety. E-Hazard’s Operators Training covers safe work practices, electrical hazards, PPE requirements, and much, much more.
The program is full of informative and stunning arc flash videos of garment testing and actual arc flash accidents.
Other
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Load Monitoring and Measurement Services
PowerStudies, Inc. is pleased to announce our new Load Monitoring and Measurement service. This new service will provide our clients with 30 day demand recordings to comply with section 220.87 NEC "Optional Calculations for Determining Existing Loads".
We will come to your facility and install our Fluke 1750 meters. After 30 days, we will return, disconnect the meter(s), download the data, and generate a complete and easy to read power summary report.
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Power Quality Services
PowerStudies, Inc. can provide a multitude of power quality services. Our studies and investigations will:
Identify your power quality problem.
Locate the source or cause of your problem.
Determine the solutions to eliminate the problem.
Our field engineers have years of experience working in industrial, commercial, governmental, and utility facilities. Our services will eliminate your power quality problems, thus increasing your facility's reliability and efficiency.