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Calculating your maximum demand
What is Maximum Demand and why do Utility companies all around the world charge this Maximum Electrical Demand? Maximum demand refers to the peak or highest electrical power required or demanded, by the Consumer. It is measured over a fixed time period, usually in...
Connected Load Charge
Connected Load Charge (CLC) Connected Load Charge is a mitigating tool to discourage consumers from over declaring their load requirement. Over declaration will lead to over plant usage and associated waste of resources allied to increases in reserve margin. Without...
Maximum Demand
Maximum Demand Introduction What is Maximum Demand? Maximum Demand is calculated and billed by a kW demand meter, which records the highest kW value consumed in one 15 minute period, over a monthly billing cycle. How to control Maximum Demand? The purpose of...
Power Factor Considerations
Power Factor Considerations In electrical engineering, the power factor of an AC electrical power system is defined as being, the ratio of the real power flowing to the load to the apparent power in the circuit, and is a dimensionless number in the closed interval of...
Electrical Safety For Safe Workers
Electrical Safety Training For Safe Workers Safety in the workplace must always be a the primary consideration for employer and employees alike. Electrical safety training is critical. It is specially of great consequence for those who set up and repair electrical...
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