Workforce and Infrastructure Discussion with a Lineman
One of the things that I enjoy about my particular career choice is a lot of travel and working with my hands and mind. I have transitioned away from a…
Analyzing Transformer Sound with a Phone – Poor Man’s Analysis
So, you are out on a job and there is a noisy transformer - you know, that humming noise that we are all familiar with. However, something doesn't sound quite…
How to Evaluate an Electric Motor with Voltage Variance and Unbalance
Voltage variation and unbalance are defined separately within NEMA MG-1. However, in real-life applications these conditions exist at the same time. In this paper we will discuss combined voltage variations…
Review of Power Quality Data on a Traditional Grid Environment Part 3
Why are utility-scale wind and solar important to stability In parts 1 and 2 we identified two different locations as examples of incoming voltage at locations that are either connected…