Motors and generators are critical components of electrical systems. They are used to automate numerous industrial processes, circulate liquids for cooling and lubrication purposes, and generate ...

Researchers develop a sensorless boost PFC method delivering near 0.9998 power factor and low distortion, enabling smaller and more reliable power supplies for consumer electronics. Single-phase power ...

The new Transformer Bushing Monitor (TBM) system from Serveron, a BPL Global company, permits live power factor testing with no downtime, equipment removal, or off-line tests that fall short of ...

Testing is one of the most complex and critical parts of any new product or system development process. If debugging plays a fundamental role in improving the reliability of the product, analyzing its ...

Megger now offers one system for high-voltage power factor testing and low-voltage three-phase TTR measurements. Feb. 16, 2009 Megger now offers one system for high-voltage power factor testing and ...

Every engineer knows that a stable, well-regulated power supply is needed to perform reliable and consistent circuit and subsystem tests. But what about testing a new power-supply, regulator, or ...

If you have power factor correction capacitors, should you skip insulation power factor testing on your transformers? The answer is "no." Those PF capacitors have no bearing on the question. This is a ...

This application note presents the application oriented testing of power semiconductors in quality control. It presents the characterization for recent applications, the data for generally applicable ...

A tough challenge for test engineers is explored in terms of test methods, pitfalls, and measurement errors. For the test engineer, RF and microwave power amplifier testing imposes unique challenges.

Heat rate is often the single most important factor in a coal-fired power plant’s economic and emissions profile. Expressed in Btu/kWh or GJ/kWh, heat rate is a measure of efficiency: the quantity of ...