Power Quality Considerations for Energy Efficiency Retrofits July15, 2022

John HoudekJohn Houdek is president and co-owner of Allied Industrial Marketing, Inc. (Cedarburg, WI, USA), a company that specializes in electrical power quality. John serves the power quality industry as an un-biased resource for a variety of power quality services including problem diagnosis, harmonic analysis, filter design, computer simulation, training and seminars as well as technical marketing support for key components used for the assembly of high performance power quality equipment.Prior to forming Allied Industrial Marketing, John held senior management positions for two electrical power quality equipment manufacturers.John earned an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology from MSOE, where he is also a part time lecturer.John was an adjunct assistant professor at MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering) where he taught a course in electrical power quality.He has presented power quality seminars and training programs throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America and has authored many technical papers which have been published or presented throughout the world.John HoudekAllied Industrial Marketing, Inc.Harmonic Analysis, Mangoldt Reactors, FRAKO CapacitorsW67 N222 Evergreen Blvd. # 209, Cedarburg, WI  53012Phone: 262-618-2403www.alliedindustrialmarketing.com"Celebrating over18Years of Solving Power Quality Problems"

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PQ Considerations for Energy Efficiency Retrofits will provide an understanding of potential equipment interactions &amp; how to avoid pitfalls.

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Power Quality Seminars Approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services DSPS Course ID # 20980PQ Considerations for Energy Efficiency Retrofits (PQ-111) is a four-hour seminar that will provide an understanding of potential equipment interactions often encountered when making energy efficiency improvements as well as methods to avoid common pitfalls. Here are some highlights:Replacing motor starter with adjustable speed motor driveLED/high-efficiency lighting upgradeFor maximum benefit of this course, participants should have an understanding of basic electrical principles such as Ohms law, power, electrical metering, motors, and general electrical equipment and systems and a working knowledge of basic algebra.This course is applicable to electrical industry professionals serving either industrial or commercial environments. For maximum benefit of this course, participants should have an understanding of basic electrical principles such as Ohms law, power, electrical metering, motors, and general electrical equipment and systems and a working knowledge of basic algebra. (4 PDH)Course Outline – 4-hour seminar1.Efficient &amp; Effective use of Electricity Common energy efficiency improvementsPreparing for energy efficiency improvementsEvaluate power factorBeware: false energy savers2. Convert (across-the-line) Motors to VFDs Potential benefits of VFDsFan/pump affinity laws = energy savingsImproved displacement power factorPower quality concerns for VFDsHarmonic distortionEffects on other equipment (ie: Power factor capacitors)Harmonic resonanceDetuned PF capacitorsEstimation of Power factor capacitor needsEstimation of current distortion3. Example(Chiller) Motor starter to VFD retrofitBest practices when converting to VFDs4. Lighting Retrofits Typical power quality for LED &amp; CFL Harmonic current distortionExamples of Lamp waveformsComparison of various 60W equivalent lampsLED driver measurementsPotential Problems Harmonic distortionNeutral current (3P,4W systems)Remedies for improved power qualityExamples 267 sconces being converted to CFLFactory lighting conversionOffice building VFD and LED retrofitTelephone Data-center (time permitting)Troubleshooting &amp; Best Practices

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