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Global 1200 pipelaying vessel was grounded by intermittent Voltage events! This Work-boat, new & unable to do a day’s work,
How often should these arresters be replaced? Do you see the blown arrester? What happens with single phase events? Consider
1…..Ground faults 2…..Arc Flash events 3…..Voltage fluctuation & imbalances 4…..Transients & Flash-overs 5…..Single phase Voltage Sags Could the answer be?
Install Phaseback VSGR (voltage stabilizing ground reference). No other changes required. It’s that simple! Phaseback VSGR low voltage units are
A Michigan Manufacturing Company had a Problem with downtime, caused by equipment malfunction. The study determined that Drives and Controls
**On 3 wire systems, Voltage Harmonics are reduced by approximately 85%. My intention is not to discourage diligent and complete
Flash-Over events, on enclosed equipment cause faults & unexpected Electrical system downtime. Download PDF at bottom ofpost. With humans present,
Whatever you choose, install Phaseback VSGR first to keep your personnel safe, while the benefits help to pay for the
Electric Utilities have offered 2 Transformer connections for many years, as a less expensive 3 phase service. Often these systems
You don’t see the fault in Ph/Ph view! This Coast Guard Study summary compares Delta & Wye Soures on the
In a recent case study, 2 charts show Voltage events before and after VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference) was installed.
This is an interesting case study. See the before and after VSGR, data / one line. (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference)
Contact me to setup a demonstration at your office, allow 1.5hr Demonstration includes: 1. 3ph Electrical Load with PQ analyzer
Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference (VSGR) replaces multiple system devices: 1. TVSS or SPDs, AC Snubber Circuits 2. Isolation Transformers 3.
What’s the cost of: Is it worthwhile to eliminate those costs? Phaseback VSGR, installed on the secondary of a Substation
What does the perfect Electrical System look like? Simple, Efficient, Safe, & Reliable! 1. Safe—Prevents 85% of Arc Flash Events.
The Final Kema Arc Flash Test full report shows what happened. Check it out. in almost 20 years, not one
A guide to fundamental system improvement The purpose of this document is to introduce Phaseback VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference),
1. Phaseback VSGR stabilizes Voltage Potential between each Phase & Ground, equalizing the Impedance on each phase. See before (Phaseback
A farm in Michigan was experiencing serious Voltage problems, which caused process downtime and Drive/Motor failures. Phaseback VSGR fixed the
Reducing Voltage imbalance, reduces Current imbalance, which is 6 to 10 times more than that of Voltage. Noise and Harmonics
Note: Phaseback VSGR family of solutions are not included in this collection as they provide a multi-dimensional solution to Harmonics,
With Phaseback VSGR (Voltage Stabilized Ground Reference) installed from the power plant to the home, EMP bombs and geomagnetic storms
EMP Electromagnetic pulse, from the Sun, causing catastrophic system damage. EMP from enemy countries. Downtime from Voltage Problems due to
1. High Voltage Conditions / Solutions 2. Overheating Conditions / Solutions If internal temperature routinely goes above 150°F (66C), failure
Phaseback VSGR closes at .9622 approx. A second phase to ground fault tries to develop. Phaseback does not allow it.
Phaseback VSGR closes at .9622 approx. What happened after that? Please comment, and watch for other opinions and the answer.
Save Lives & Save Money, replacing the Band Aid Power Quality Solutions with Phaseback VSGR, achieve fundamental economy with lower
How about your workplace? A Safe Electrical System allows you to do your work without risk of injury. With a
We are requesting advice from Engineers with electrical system modeling experience, using SKM, ETAP, or other programs. We are trying
We may have lost our understanding of Physics when thinking about Power Quality and Energy Conservation. Think about it. If
PHASEBACK DVS (Drive Voltage Stabilizer) cleaned up the VFD voltage issues that damage & reduce the life of the motor
This spreadsheet helps to determine payback when installing Phaseback DVS on Load side of the VFD. Other savings will come
From 2006 Plant Engineering this 21 Page paper is very instructive regarding motors drives and their issues.
Causing equipment to shut down and not start properly! Case Study #3 1pg pdf. Electricians recorded information with a 1
Power problems that the Utility said may be related to being at the end of the distribution line, more likely
From Applied Energy’s Critical Power Presentation June 12th, 2017 Common Solutions For over 35 years, current correction has been the
Catastrophic ACTS of GOD A Michigan based Automotive component machining plant with CNC, PLC, VFD spindle and servo drives, as
Funny thing: they get all the benefits even though they made the purchase to solve one specific concern. Loyola Academy
What is High Resistance Grounding (HRG)? HRG is traditionally considered a “superior” choice due to its ability to limit transient
Much has changed. Phaseback VSGR & AFPT will Save Lives and Save Money – Take our challenge! #PowerGrid #ProtectthePowerGrid #arcflashpreventiontransformer
According to NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, geomagnetic storms are expected to occur every 11 years. With the last
Before electronics Digital Revolution, Lighting Ballasts were Transformers, relays were electro-magnetic, Motor Starting was Contactor based. So how has that
For fundamental system improvement Executive Summary The purpose of this document is to introduce Phaseback VSGR and begin to explain
Objectives: • Protect the Grid from damaging electromagnetic events and all Power Quality events except outage. • Increase available Kilowatt
Lock-ups and failures in PLCs, VFDs, CNCs, and HMIs are all problems caused by power issues. Picture a situation where
by installing Arc Flash preventing transformer in the first place. Harmonic Waveform and Harmonic Table Before After This is how
SPD Industry Testing shows: MOV devices, arresters, TVSS, SPDs Compared to AFPT Ratings SPD/MOV AFPT MCOV L-L (1.) 550V TVSS
The AFP+HM Transformer with VSGR will prevent Arc Flash. This video shows the 6000V test applied to a 480V circuit
This short video explains the recent Arc Flash test on VSGR, which is a major component in AFPT Transformer with
Kema Lab tested Phaseback VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference) with glorious results. It was expected, by the lab technicians, that
Phaseback installed on the secondary side of a transformer will balance phase voltages, eliminate transients, and provide good phase to
Distribution Transformers up to 35kV, what should I order: Liquid filled, Dry Type or Cast Coil? Distribution Power Transformers are
Liquid Filled Transformer Temperature ratings explained: Liquid Filled Transformers are generally the least expensive transformers above 1000V high voltage. This
Dry Type Transformer efficiency Ratings explained: Transformer Efficiency standards have changed again. DOE has mandated higher efficiency on virtually all
This short video helps to explain some of the details of Dry Type Transformer Temperature Ratings.