Initial Work on Vibration Losses and Link to Energy
Abstract: The link between vibration analysis findings and energy consumption is complex. In this paper we will start the work to evaluate some of the basics in a study funded…
MotorDoc Podcast 12 ESA Vibration Energy and Emissions EMPATH Beta Demo
A live exploration of the coming soon version of EMPATH ESA and Vibration data collector and software. Includes the built-in energy and emissions calculators BY DEFECT including harmonic losses. Yep,…
MotorDoc Podcast 10 Reliability Maintenance Energy Emissions then ChatGPT followed by a RANT
In this episode the MotorDoc discusses energy and emissions found in field studies, a few transformer adventures with ESA (and related losses), and then reads a few ChatGPT generated posts…
NETA Article Neutral and Ground Harmonic Induced Power Losses and Correction
In commercial and industrial power systems, harmonic currents can createa variety of issues, including increased power losses and potential damageto equipment. This article describes the various types of power lossesassociated…
MotorDoc Podcast 9 A Tour of EMPATH ESA and Vibration
A quick first-time use of the EMPATH ESA and Vibration data collector on a 3/4 hp electric motor and VFD. Review of upcoming field study of vibration versus ESA and…
MotorDoc Podcast 8 Reliability, Maintenance, Energy and Emissions Ramblings
Updates and discussion surrounding Energy and Emissions and the relationship to Reliability and Maintenance. In addition we will discuss upcoming podcasts and the upcoming hunt for sasquatch. https://youtu.be/DjPlzbH171A
MotorDoc Podcast 6 Data Sciency Stuff Related to Energy per Widget
Using random data an example is used to show advanced energy analysis in energy per widget (or vice-versa) as an introduction to this concept. An example using ChatGPT, Jupyter Notebooks,…
MotorDoc Podcast 5 A Discussion of the US DOE VERIFI software
This week while preparing for the SMRP 2023 conference we put together a short discussion of the US DOE's VERIFI software. This allows you to monitor energy consumption and tie…
ECMS-E1 Panel Installation on Utility Point of Common Connection 12470 Volts
A tailgate safety meeting is held prior to any installation and de-energizing even the controls side of the primary, literally in this case, no shutdown of the site was required.…
MotorDoc Podcast 4 The US Department of Energy MEASUR Software for Reliability and Maintenance
Yep, more free stuff. In part 4 we will discuss how to accomplish some of the overall items that we were exploring with the EMPATH Electrical Signature Analyzer (in order to justify one) using the US Department of Energy's MEASUR software. This effectively provides the type of information we pursue easily. The podcast includes a walk-through of the motors section.