Data collection can be defined as the term that can be used to illustrate the collection,preparation and

processing of data. An intention of collecting data is to get hold of information to keep on records, and use
~ it needs important issues to be improved or make decisions about it.
It is often formalized through a data collection plan. It contains the following activities:
Sorting analysis
Target data
Goals
Methods
Power Quality Data Collection
The data required to monitor power quality are usually voluminous. Hence, software must be used to
automatically characterize measured events and store the results in a well-defined database. it will be
economical to integrate the data collected from power quality and in-plant monitoring with electric power
instrumentation. site descriptions and event information

Methods of Data Collection

Observation and recording:
Observing the structures of substations and recording special trends and events.
Survey:
Taking measurements of the power quality disturbances, i.e. Harmonics, voltage unbalance.
flicker, etc.
Analyzing Records:
Saving data in a database. History of trends and events analyses