Author: Phil Kreveld
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Saving grace
Dealing with power quality problems in small and medium installations can be a source of new business for contractors. Phil Kreveld explains. There’s money to be ... -
Don’t rush in
The tripping of high-efficiency motors on start-up needs a bit more than a simple solution. Phil Kreveld explains. High-efficiency motors are one contribution to saving the ... -
Power quality analysis: Installation harmony
Power quality analysis should be conducted for any planned installation. Phil Kreveld explains why. The notion of power quality may be familiar to many in the ... -
Pardon the interruption
Technical aspects of the uninterruptible power supply will be of interest to electrical contractors. Phil Kreveld provides an overview. This article deals with the static uninterruptible ... -
Power factor… Quality matters
Power factor correction can lead to additional business for electrical contractors. Phil Kreveld covers the considerations. Maximum demand in Australia has been growing much more strongly ... -
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kVA demand costs money
Modern revenue metering measures harmonic kVA demand in addition to reactive demand. Phil Kreveld sees a business opportunity for contractors. The transmission and distribution networks are ... -
On the grid
Solar panel arrays can be better distributed for maximum ‘collectible’ characteristics. Phil Kreveld discusses the principles. Solar photovoltaic inverters differ from other types, often battery driven, ... -
Shine a light on solar
The basic principles of photovoltaic systems make useful reading for non-specialist electricians installing all or part of a system. Phil Kreveld sets them out. Lots of ... -
Feed-in facts
As ‘distributed generation’ increases, there’s work to be done on power quality by electricity suppliers and the solar industry. Phil Kreveld reports. The growth of solar ...
