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What to Know About dV/dt and Reflective Wave Phenomena
The issues of dV/dt and reflective wave phenomena can be somewhat tricky concepts to understand if you haven't been educated on them before. If you’ve ever made waves in a pool, you’ll notice how those waves rebound off the walls of the pool and head back the way they...
What is Power Factor, and Why Does It Matter?
Chances are your power system isn’t getting everything it can in terms of efficiency. The percentage of the power that your system is using versus the amount of power the utility supplies is what’s referred to as the power factor. Understanding power factor is a...
Harmonics: What are They, and Why Do I Care?
In operating any electrical power system, engineers and operators must contend with the presence of harmonics. Here, we’ll discuss what harmonics are, what effects they have on your power system, the electrical systems around you, and your company budget! We’ll also discuss how to find effective solutions to mitigate and deal with them.