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    Cy Cates
    • Jun 16, 2017
    • 3 min

    Harmonic Distortion: Which mitigation method do you choose?

    Harmonic Distortion: 3 Types of Current Correction or Voltage Correction - Which type do you choose? From Applied Energy’s Critical Power Presentation June 12th, 2017 Common Solutions For over 35 years, current correction has been the approach for reducing harmonic noise (or distortion) in Industrial facilities. Years ago, harmonic distortion and voltage imbalance were of a lesser concern. Why is harmonic distortion and voltage imbalance more important now than before? Ele

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    Cy Cates
    • Jun 14, 2017
    • 2 min

    Stop Lightning & Arc Flash damage!

    Applied Energy Customer Case Study 1. 1pg. pdf. Catastrophic ACTS of GOD A Michigan based Automotive component machining plant with CNC, PLC, VFD spindle and servo drives, as well as traditional transfer machines had (3) catastrophic power outages due to lightning and heavy rainfall leaking through the roof onto the buss duct and bus plugs of the 480 volt power distribution system. The 600 volt 1,600 amp substation breaker tripped for short circuit exceeding 10,000 amps (inst

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    Cy Cates
    • Jun 3, 2017
    • 1 min

    The Best Advertisement comes from Customers

    Phaseback VSGR Customer testimonial, Loyola Academy had a catastrophic utility single phase event. The circuit with VSGR had no damage.

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    Cy Cates
    • May 28, 2017
    • 3 min

    Hidden Downsides of Impedance Based Grounding & what you can do about it.

    What is High Resistance Grounding (HRG)? HRG is traditionally considered a “superior” choice due to its ability to limit transient overvoltage, its resilience against fault conditions, as well as providing a means of locating ground faults. The IEEE 242-1986 Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems states that ungrounded power systems offer no advantage over HRG, and are being phased out or in many cases, converted to HRG

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    Cy Cates
    • May 27, 2017
    • 1 min

    60 years of Industrial Technology & Electrical Distribution

    Much has changed. Phaseback VSGR & AFPT will Save Lives and Save Money – Take our challenge! Download 2pg pdf #PowerGrid #ProtectthePowerGrid #arcflashpreventiontransformer #AFPT #harmonicmitigatingtransformer #voltagestabilizer #reduceenergycost #savemoneyonelectricity #arcflashprevention #balancephasevoltage #transformer #harmonics #SPD #transient #vsgr #PowerQuality #6000Varcflashtest #Grid

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    Cy Cates
    • May 17, 2017
    • 2 min

    Completing the Power Circle - Distribution Transformers - from the 50s to today, a look at some infl

    Completing The Circle Of Power - Distribution Transformers PDF 1 page Before electronics Digital Revolution, Lighting Ballasts were Transformers, relays were electro-magnetic, Motor Starting was Contactor based. So how has that changed the electrical system and distribution transformers? 1950's Ungrounded Delta - 3 legged core Transformers, with circular windings were standard, which were rugged and reliable with the ability to supply large surge current without a large volt

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    Cy Cates
    • May 16, 2017
    • 7 min

    Phaseback VSGR Protecting Power System Infrastructures from Voltage / Current Imbalances

    for fundamental system improvement Executive Summary The purpose of this document is to introduce Phaseback VSGR and begin to explain how it fundamentally improves the electrical system from the source to the end user. Download printable pdf Phaseback VSGR prevents these issues from inflicting significant damage to Power Systems by preventing those events. Table of Contents: · Why Prevention is Critical · Common Power Problems, Risks, and Opportunities - Transients - Interrup

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    Cy Cates
    • May 11, 2017
    • 3 min

    Phaseback VSGR will save the Power Grid

    Objectives: • Protect the Grid from damaging electromagnetic events and all Power Quality events except outage. • Increase available Kilowatt Hours with no additional Generation by fossil Fuels or Renewables. • Eliminate Lightning and Substation Switching Transients and the Oscillating Ring Waves they cause. • Extend the Life of Distribution System Capacitors and other apparatus. • Zero Environmental Impact Phaseback VSGR is a voltage stabilizer

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    Cy Cates
    • May 10, 2017
    • 2 min

    To: EEs and I & E Folks: Short Quiz, What to do?

    Lock-ups and failures in PLCs, VFDs, CNCs, and HMIs are all problems caused by power issues. Picture a situation where your facility is experiencing these problems. Power quality issues require a power study to determine the cause, because without data, you are merely guessing at the solution. Now that you understand that a power study is needed, how would you conduct that study? 1. In researching the problem, you discover that the equipment in question is powered by a delta

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    Cy Cates
    • Apr 25, 2017
    • 2 min

    200,000 Volt surges eliminated continuously! Lightning & other Voltage events are eliminated by AFPT

    SPD Industry Testing shows: MOV devices, arresters, TVSS, SPDs Compared to AFPT Ratings SPD/MOV AFPT MCOV L-L (1.) 550V TVSS N/A Let Thru Surge V (1.) 1616V TVSS 12V Current Used (2.) 3000A 3A Time of Test (2.) 8/20µs typical 358µs This test Ungrounded system, 480V with 6000V surge eve

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    Cy Cates
    • Feb 13, 2017
    • 1 min

    AFPT was AFP+HM Transformer with VSGR prevents Arc Flash & controls Voltages!

    This short video explains the recent Arc Flash test on VSGR, which is a major component in AFPT Transformer with VSGR. See my other posts for more details. AFPT Transformer with VSGR may be applied on existing systems with NGR / High Resistance Grounds, or on a new system in place of the NGR or High Resistance Ground. The benefits are many and it will pay for itself with energy savings. Give me a call at 832 647 4606 or email me at cycates@cycates.com. #reduceenergycost #bala

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    Cy Cates
    • Aug 10, 2016
    • 1 min

    Phaseback will solve many Power Quality problems, "Save Electricity and Save Money"!

    Phaseback installed on the secondary side of a transformer will balance phase voltages, eliminate transients, and provide good phase to ground reference. On 3 wire systems it will also remove harmonics up to 85%. if you think it's too good to be true, challenge us to prove it on your system! See our new spec sheet. #PowerQuality #transient #Voltagestavilizer #harmonics #balancephasevoltage #savemoneyonelectricity #reduceenergycost

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