Cy Cates
Catastrophic events happen, right? When will these events happen?
1…..Ground faults 2…..Arc Flash events 3.....Voltage fluctuation &...
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Cy Cates
- Jun 11, 2019
- 2 min
How to size Phaseback VSGR
Install Phaseback VSGR (voltage stabilizing ground reference). No other changes required. It’s that simple! Phaseback VSGR low voltage...
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Cy Cates
- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
High Resistance or VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference)? Which do you choose?
2pg pdf #Lightning #StopArcFlashDamage #StopLightningDamage #harmonicmitigation #savemoneyonelectricity #grounding #SPD...
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Cy Cates
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
2 Transformer 3 phase Service Open Wye / Open Delta electrical systems ▪ examples & discussion
click on the picture to download 2 page pdf Electric Utilities have offered 2 Transformer connections for many years, as a less expensive...
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Bill Hinton and Cy Cates
- Sep 13, 2018
- 1 min
VFD Motor problem solved with VSGR
Download 3 pages, that show before and after information.
After VSGR installation the electricians asked, "Why isn't it running?&q
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Cy Cates
- Sep 7, 2018
- 1 min
Ground Fault Prevention Demonstration, w/ VSGR - March 2019 dates are available
Contact me to setup a demonstration at your office, allow 1.5hr schedule March 4, thru March 29, 2019 Demonstration includes: 1. 3ph...
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Cy Cates
- Aug 28, 2018
- 1 min
6000V Surge is prevented KEMA Lab test shows 12V Surge Let Thru on 480V system
Voltage Stabilizing Ground Reference (VSGR) replaces multiple system devices: 1. TVSS or SPDs, AC Snubber Circuits 2. Isolation...
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Cy Cates
- May 25, 2018
- 1 min
New 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%...
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Cy Cates
- Dec 11, 2017
- 11 min
Protecting Power System Infrastructures from Voltage & Current Imbalances
A guide to fundamental system improvement The purpose of this document is to introduce Phaseback VSGR (Voltage Stabilizing Ground...
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Cy Cates
- Oct 12, 2017
- 1 min
Phaseback 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...
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Cy Cates
- Oct 11, 2017
- 1 min
DOE Motor Systems Tip sheet #7
DOE Motor Systems Tip sheet #7 2pg pdf, talks about how correcting Voltage imbalance issues benefit the operation: Energy required to run...
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Cy Cates
- Sep 22, 2017
- 1 min
Is 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...
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Cy Cates
- Sep 12, 2017
- 1 min
Which 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...
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Cy Cates
- Sep 7, 2017
- 1 min
WHY CAPACITORS FAIL > BEST SOLUTION
1. High Voltage Conditions / Solutions Lightning related Voltage surges / Phaseback VSGR Switching surges / Phaseback VSGR Sustained over...
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Cy Cates
- Aug 18, 2017
- 1 min
Why 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...
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Cy Cates
- Jul 18, 2017
- 2 min
Hey 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...
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Cy Cates
- Jul 17, 2017
- 2 min
Power starts with Voltage. V x A x PF = Watts of Power. Without Voltage there can be no Power!
We may have lost our understanding of Physics when thinking about Power Quality and Energy Conservation. Think about it. If we can fix...
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Cy Cates
- Jul 14, 2017
- 2 min
1000FT 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...
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Cy Cates
- Jul 13, 2017
- 1 min
Spreadsheet download - Phaseback DVS efficiency payback
This spreadsheet helps to determine payback when installing Phaseback DVS on Load side of the VFD. Other savings will come from longer...
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Cy Cates
- Jul 11, 2017
- 2 min
"It must be the Utility's fault"
Causing equipment to shut down and not start properly! Case Study #3 1pg pdf. Electricians recorded information with a 1 phase meter,...
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