Author Archive

Angelo Baggini, from University of Bergamo presents its organisation & 2 case studies about power quality :
An industrial one (PFC units sizing in steel factory harmonics environment)
A tertiary building one (Characterisation of CSS supplied emergency lighting equipment).

Both conclusions of these case studies may have important impact for those sector of activity.
He also explains what kind of use he makes of Leonardo ENERGY website and develops the contribution of his organization to LPQI and Leonardo ENERGY.

Comments No Comments »

Andreas Sumper from CITCEA, The Centre of Technological Innovation in Static Converters and Drives, wich belongs to the Politechnical University of Catalonia (UPC) presents this center of research & innovation.
Its main activities are electrical and electronic equipment mechatronical applications, control of electrical machines, renewable energy and management of power systems.
CITCEA develops education activities like a master in Mecatronics.
Citcea was the organizer of EPQU’07 Conference in Barcelona WTC & Andreas Stumper shares the experience of this team for any interested organizers of scientific conferences. One main key of success identified by him is the relation to industry. Finally Andreas explains why Leonardo ENERGY website is an interesting & comprehensive resources for sustainable energy professionals.

Comments No Comments »

Fabrice Schorr from Socomec presents here his vision about energy-efficient, power quality and energy storage, and their implications for utility grid frequency stabilization.

Energy efficiency is one of the key elements taken into account in datacenters and generally in the industry nowadays. The best practices in term of energy saving can be found on side losses that decreases the global efficiency of the quality energy supply.

Comments No Comments »

Jonathan Manson presents the results of a survey conducted by the European Copper Institute (ECI) into the consequences for EU industry of poor power quality. These add up to >€150bn annually, are mainly experienced by industry and caused by power interruptions (dips, surges, transients and short interruptions). Call for action is made to use of the significant and disturbing conclusions drawn from the analysis that has been carried out.

Comments No Comments »

Renowned power quality expert solving pq issues around the world, in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, Alex McEachern from Power Standards Lab shares with us very practical & simple ideas to diagnose power quality problems. He presents his power quality teaching program and tells you how to get it for free. Finally, he introduces us with this vision of power quality as compatibility and shared responsibilities issues.

Comments No Comments »

In this interview, Bill Howe shares with us the vision of EPRI about PQ research for the next 10-20 years, and also presents a renewed and vigorous vision for the role that PQ can and should play in enhancing the economic performance of modern electric power suppliers, manufacturers, and other key industry partners.

If you want to know more after viewing the video, download his paper made at EPQU Conference.

Comments No Comments »