How Energy Logging can save you time and money.
Power and energy logging explained
When a piece of equipment is operated it instantaneously consumes a specific amount of power in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW). This power is accumulated over the operating time and expressed as energy consumed in kilowatt hours (kWh). Energy is what your electric utility charges for; there will be a standard charge from the utility per kilowatt hour. Utilities may have other additional charges, such as peak demand, which is the maximum power demand over a defined period of time, often 15 or 30 minutes.
There may also be power factor charges, which are based on the effects of the inductive or capacitive loads in the facility. Optimizing peak demand and power factor often result in lower monthly electricity bills. Our Three Phase Electrical Energy loggers have the capability to measure and characterize these effects enabling you to analyse the results and save money.
Identify energy savings with power and energy logging
Electrical power usage is changing constantly. This means loads on the electricity network are changing, resulting in energy waste. Discovering the source of this waste enables you to develop strategies to reduce the waste. With three phase power and energy loggers you can find out where and when you are consuming power and put actions in place that ensure you’re using your energy efficiently. By continuously visually presenting power and energy usage, we can help you quickly and easily identify savings opportunities, providing a rapid return on your investment.
Need to do energy and power usage logging but facing any of the following challenges?
- No knowing what logger will be suitable.
- Not enough space in the distribution board to fit in large CTs.
- Unaffordable, expensive logging equipment from well-known brands.
- Not sure if the logging equipment is accurate and reliable.
Our energy logging equipment will solve all these challenges for you.
- We have selected the best equipment to make your choice easy. With a large range of Rogowski coils that can measure anything from 1 A to 10 000 A.
- Rogowski coils are much easier to install that large bulky CTs (Current Transformers) It is flexible enough to fit into tight spaces.
- The most important aspect to consider when buying a logger is how accurate it is. If calibration certificates are available from know and respected calibration labs, then the accuracy of the meter can be trusted.
- It is not necessary to go for a well know expensive brand to get accurate reliable equipment, cost-effective equipment can be just as reliable and accurate.
Energy logging can be used in the following three main areas.
- Energy efficiency
- Backup power and renewable energy
- Verification of electricity bills
Energy logging for energy efficiency
Investing in energy logging services for energy efficiency optimisation purposes has several advantages.
- Identify opportunities for energy savings.
- Know the amount of electricity used.
- Know where and when energy is being wasted.
- Identify highest return energy usage optimisation interventions.
Energy logging for backup power and renewable energy
Planning to install backup power or renewable energy? Start by investing in energy logging services.
- Determine the size of the inverter or generator that are required for backup power.
- Determine the amount of energy storage required for a certain amount of backup time your requirements.
- Determine if the grid power is in an acceptable range for grid-tied inverters to work, for example, voltage fluctuations.
- Identification of potential savings generated by solar power systems.
Energy logging for verification of electricity bills
If you suspect that you are not being billed accurately for the electricity you are using.
- Identify if energy usage per month correspond to electricity bills.
- Identify if peak demand charges are accurate.
