Power Quality Studies and Site Surveys

Through our partnership with PQ Solutions and Surge Suppression, Inc., Hartland Southwest is able to offer assistance to any manufacturer that has power quality issues within their facility.

During a Site Survey, specialists provide a transient susceptibility report for the facility manager. Existing surge protection may be adequate but only if relocated to optimal locations and lead lengths reduced. Our extensive site survey includes a walk thru and review of all service entry and distribution panel locations, visual inspection of telecom, data control circuits, review and evaluation of trouble areas like high demand dedicated load equipment, recommendations for re-location, if necessary, of any existing surge protection equipment, a full report recommending any additional surge protection equipment for unprotected/trouble areas, indicating specific types of surge protection, their optimal location and appropriate current ratings. Surveys of smaller locations and retail showrooms can typically be done via site electrical diagrams or photos of the electrical panel box(es) and problem load equipment. Larger locations, or those with more severe power quality symptoms should opt for an on-site survey.

A Power Quality Study builds on the information gained from a Site Survey. During a Power Quality Study, specialized equipment is connected to facility circuits to “catch” transients over a period of time. In a large facility, this monitoring is done in multiple strategic locations over a period of several days. Once the monitoring is concluded, the results are analyzed carefully and the full Power Quality Study is completed. The report is issued as an Executive Summary and a Full Report. Based on the results, this Study will typically recommend additions or changes in surge protection or harmonics reduction equipment to suit the needs of the facility.