Cy CatesJul 15, 20191 minCatastrophic events happen, right? When will these events happen?1…..Ground faults 2…..Arc Flash events 3.....Voltage fluctuation & i...
Cy CatesJun 11, 20192 minHow to size Phaseback VSGRInstall Phaseback VSGR (voltage stabilizing ground reference). No other changes required. It’s that simple! Phaseback VSGR low voltage un...
Cy CatesApr 15, 20191 minHigh Resistance or VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference)? Which do you choose?2pg pdf #Lightning #StopArcFlashDamage #StopLightningDamage #harmonicmitigation #savemoneyonelectricity #grounding #SPD #arcflashpreventi...
Cy CatesMar 9, 20191 minWhen V2 begins arcing to ground, which condition works? Nominal 220V 3phase1. The unprotected condition? V2 drops into the Fault Zone. V1 & V3 rise into the Danger Zone. Other problems can happen, such as electri...
Cy CatesFeb 20, 20192 min2 Transformer 3 phase Service Open Wye / Open Delta electrical systems ▪ examples & discussionclick on the picture to download 2 page pdf Electric Utilities have offered 2 Transformer connections for many years, as a less expensive...
Cy CatesSep 7, 20181 minGround Fault Prevention Demonstration, w/ VSGR - March 2019 dates are availableContact me to setup a demonstration at your office, allow 1.5hr schedule March 4, thru March 29, 2019 Demonstration includes: 1. 3ph Elec...
Cy CatesAug 28, 20181 min6000V Surge is prevented KEMA Lab test shows 12V Surge Let Thru on 480V systemVoltage Stabilizing Ground Reference (VSGR) replaces multiple system devices: 1. TVSS or SPDs, AC Snubber Circuits 2. Isolation Transform...
Cy CatesMay 25, 20181 minNew Technology replaces old technology. It's the American Story!Download 2pg pdf with charts What does the perfect Electrical System look like? Simple, Efficient, Safe, & Reliable! 1. Safe—Prevents 85%...
Cy CatesDec 11, 201711 minProtecting Power System Infrastructures from Voltage & Current ImbalancesA guide to fundamental system improvement The purpose of this document is to introduce Phaseback VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Referen...
Cy CatesOct 12, 20171 minPhaseback VSGR fixed Voltage imbalance! and it remains fixed!A farm in Michigan was experiencing serious Voltage problems, which caused process downtime and Drive/Motor failures. Phaseback VSGR f...
Cy CatesOct 11, 20171 minDOE Motor Systems Tip sheet #7DOE Motor Systems Tip sheet #7 2pg pdf, talks about how correcting Voltage imbalance issues benefit the operation: Energy required to run...
Cy CatesSep 22, 20171 minIs it possible? Can we really Save the Grid? Yes, the American Way!With Phaseback VSGR (Voltage Stabilized Ground Reference) installed from the power plant to the home, EMP bombs and geomagnetic storms w...
Cy CatesSep 12, 20171 minWhich of these 6, is most important to you? (from past blog posts)( ) EMP Electromagnetic pulse, from the Sun, causing catastrophic system damage. ( ) EMP from enemy countries. ( ) Downtime from V...
Cy CatesSep 7, 20171 minWHY CAPACITORS FAIL > BEST SOLUTION1. High Voltage Conditions / Solutions Lightning related Voltage surges / Phaseback VSGR Switching surges / Phaseback VSGR Sustained over...
Cy CatesAug 18, 20171 minWhy is this so important? The 2nd phase/ground fault does not go BOOM!Phaseback VSGR closes at .9622 approx. Download 2 pg pdf, explanation What happened after that? Phaseback VSGR corrected the phase to gro...
Cy CatesAug 11, 20172 minHow to choose & apply Phaseback VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference)Two Examples follow: Phaseback VSGR can be applied to most any electrical system, new or existing. This article is specific to the 600V c...
Cy CatesJul 18, 20172 minHey Engineers! - Seeking Modeling Software Assistance - SKM, ETAP and others - Calling all EXPERTS!We are requesting advice from Engineers with electrical system modeling experience, using SKM, ETAP, or other programs. We are trying to ...
Cy CatesJul 17, 20172 minPower starts with Voltage. Voltage x Current x Power Factor = Watts of Power. Without Voltage therWe may have lost our understanding of Physics when thinking about Power Quality and Energy Conservation. Think about it. If we can fix th...
Cy CatesJul 14, 20172 min1000FT FROM DRIVE TO MOTOR - DVS removed the spikes & harmonics!PHASEBACK DVS (Drive Voltage Stabilizer) cleaned up the VFD voltage issues that damage & reduce the life of the motor. 1pg pdf Peak volt...
Cy CatesJul 13, 20171 minSpreadsheet download - Phaseback DVS efficiency paybackThis spreadsheet helps to determine payback when installing Phaseback DVS on Load side of the VFD. Other savings will come from longer mo...
