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ENGINEERING REPORT

XYZ Corporation
100 Anyplace Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60613

PERFORMED BY:
MIDWEST ELECTRICAL CONSULTANTS, INC
18055 UPLAND DRIVE
TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60487
(708) 444-0001 fax: 444-0003
www.midwestelectrical.com.

POWER QUALITY TESTING & INSPECTIONS OF TRANE AIR


CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR(S) ELECTRICAL SERVICE

PROJECT: C822

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D.J. Sweeney Electric May 5, 2008
6813 Hopson Valley Drive
Woodridge, Illinois 60517

Re: Power quality testing & inspections of Trane compressor(s) electrical service

Attention: Mr. Timothy Sweeney,

Enclosed is the engineering report detailing the project that we recently completed
at the XYZ Corporation 100 Anyplace Drive Chicago, Illinois 60613. MEC is a full
service independent testing company and appreciates the opportunity to provide
your system review, inspection, power quality testing and engineering support
services.

Our mission is to provide an independent technical service to enhance the safety,


reliability and efficiency of electrical systems.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide this service. Please contact us if you
have any questions or wish to know more about our services.

Respectfully Submitted,

Douglas Christianson
Electrical Engineer

Cc: Mr. William W. Baird - XYZ Corporation


Cc: Mr. Robert Rogers - Advantage Electric
Cc: Mr. Timothy Fashing - Roberts Mechanical

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ENGINEERING REPORT
XYZ Corporation
100 Anyplace Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60613

Power Quality Testing & Inspections of Trane Compressor(s) Electrical Service

SECTION 1 SCOPE; PURPOSE; PROCEDURE;


APPRAISAL AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SECTION 2 POWER QUALITY MONITORING DATA


(separate file)

SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL TESTING SUPPORT DATA


(separate file)

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ENGINEERING REPORT
XYZ Corporation
Chicago, IL

Power Quality Testing & Inspections of Trane Compressor(s) Electrical Service

SECTION I
SCOPE:
On April 29, 2008, Midwest Electrical Consultants, Inc. (MEC) provided power
quality testing and inspections at the XYZ Corporation 100 Anyplace Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60613 twin Trane Heli Rotor RTWA070AY001C3DOWN air
conditioning compressor(s) electrical service. All testing and inspections were
performed according to the manufacturer and International Electrical Testing
Association (NETA) recommendations.

Detailed inspection notes and observations documented during the execution of


this project are contained in the additional support test data (separate file) test data
section (separate file) and recommendation section of this engineering report. This
summary contains data for the completed inspections.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this inspection and subsequent report is to provide information
relative to the operation of the Trane air conditioning compressor(s) electrical
service and equipment located in the XYZ Corporation building. This report is
intended to assist you in planning for upgrades or changes to the electrical system,
increase the safety of the electrical system through inspections and provide
recommendations for future equipment usage at the facility. It is not intended to
imply that other equipment issues or recommendations not covered in this scope
may or may not exist at the time of the inspection.

PROCEDURE:
All inspections and recommendations are performed in accordance with MEC’s
standard procedures including, but not limited to, selected specifications from the
following: International Electrical Testing Association (NETA), National Electrical
Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association 70B-Electrical Equipment
Maintenance (NFPA 70B), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE),
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), National Electrical
Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), unless otherwise noted.

INSPECTIONS: The electrical distribution equipment associated with the Trane air
conditioning compressor(s) electrical service was inspected for installation
according to standard NEC practices, appropriate sizing and cleanliness.
Equipment inspections included the grounding system and ground system
bonding.

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ENGINEERING REPORT
XYZ Corporation
100 Anyplace Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60613

Power Quality Testing & Inspections of Trane Compressor(s) Electrical service

APPRAISAL AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The Trane Heli Rotor air


conditioning compressor(s) system was found to be installed according to
manufacture and electrical standard practices. A digital power recorder was
installed at the local compressor(s) disconnect and allowed to monitor
during multiple starts of the unit.

Compressor(s) disconnect location (240 volt compressor)

1) Utility/system voltage levels were found to be imbalanced during the


monitoring period (approximately 4.7%). Average voltage levels were
found to be 236 volts on A-B, 247 volts on B-C, 245 volts on C-A.
Voltage magnitudes were consistent during compressor(s) starts,
indicating the system is not overloaded. MEC recommends review of
the electrical service voltage levels with the utility to determine if the
voltage imbalance is caused by service entrance equipment
(transformer(s), cabling, connectors, etc.) or utility distribution (grid)
system voltage deviation caused perhaps by loading or other issues.

2) Compressor(s) motor currents (amps) were found to be severely


imbalanced at the main disconnect panel. Average current for each
phase was 28.6 amps- Phase ‘A’, 46.3 amps - Phase ‘B’, and 54.7
amps - Phase ‘C’ per motor. Load imbalances greater than 4% (91%
during the monitoring period) would typically indicate an internal
motor problem. Further investigation indicates a different problem
exists at this location. Motor leads were moved to accommodate
proper rotation at the compressor(s) control board. Upon restart of
the compressor(s) with exchanged phasing, the voltage and current
imbalances followed the same phases to different motor windings
(See two attached files, section 2 power quality monitoring data, and
section 3 additional testing support data). Investigation of the
electrical service voltage levels is recommended.

3) Overhead transformers providing service for the facility were


inspected for proper installation and operation. Inspection of the
transformers indicate that transformer bank ‘A’ (East) is currently or
was previously overloaded. Localized discoloration and corrosion of
transformer tank components (secondary bushings) generally
indicates an overloaded condition. MEC recommends investigation
of the electrical transformers by utility personnel.

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4) Voltage magnitudes at the utility transformer secondary locations
were found to be identical to the voltage levels measured at the
compressor(s) disconnect location. Due to similar voltage readings,
we recommend a review of the utility distribution system.

5) We recommend that an adequately sized dedicated power source


(e.g. diesel or natural gas generator) be used to support the
compressor(s) load to confirm the existing utility source issue, and
run the equipment until the problem is corrected.

APPRAISAL AND RECOMMENDATIONS: General

1) MEC recommends REGULAR ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS, CLEANING


AND TESTING of electrical equipment to assist in identifying deteriorated
insulation, abnormal operating temperatures and malfunctioning protective
devices prior to equipment failure.

2) All electrical protective equipment including ground fault relays, circuit


breakers and fused disconnects should be tested, exercised and lubricated
on a regular basis. Mechanical equipment may not operate properly when
called upon if regular maintenance is neglected.

3) New OSHA requirements have been issued regarding Arc Flash


recommendations and personnel safety. New Arc Flash requirements will
require all facilities (industrial, commercial, institutional) to display
information about the arc flash availability at each panel, switch or breaker
where the equipment is accessible by maintenance/site personnel. The arc
flash information on the panel fronts will indicate the level of clothing and
level of training required to open and maintain the equipment within the
panel or switchboard. See note #2 above; protective equipment which does
not operate within specified tolerances (tripping time or magnitudes) will
invalidate any Arc flash study results.

4) Transient voltage surge suppressor (tvss) units were not evident on any of
the electrical distribution equipment we inspected or tested at. We
recommend the installation of a properly sized high quality tvss unit on the
main electrical switchboard. The main tvss unit will mitigate or remove any
and all transient voltage spike and surge disturbances caused externally to
the building (lightning, electrical storms, downed power lines, utility
company switching, high winds, tree branches, ice/snow on utility lines and
distribution equipment, other utility customers in close proximity, etc.) Also
secondary sub panel or final point of protection tvss units should be installed
on or at ALL critical equipment especially electronic loads (fire alarm,
security, telephone, roof hvac, elevators, etc.) to address or clamp internally
generated switching transient/surge events created by all electrical and
electronic equipment being turned off and on or duty cycled within the
building. The secondary level of protection would also act as back up
protection should the primary tvss unit become damaged or sacrificial.

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All plug in or corded electronic equipment (pc’s, monitors, printers, modems,
Fax, etc.) should be plugged into a quality corded power strip tvss unit. I
would direct your attention to the documentation I left with you for a more
detailed explanation on this subject. We would be happy to provide any
engineering assistance in the selection or installation of any of the transient
voltage surge suppressors outlined in this report.

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Power Analysis Collected Data Summary Section 2
Introduction
This is a summary of the power conditions at the XYZ Coporation 100 Anyplace Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60613 as recorded at location delta setup#2 Trane Heli Rotor air
conditioning compressor(s) service disconnect. Data at this location was collected from
04/29/08 11:16:18 through 04/29/08 11:31:18.

This summary is composed of:


• The Voltage Current and Frequency, (VIF), section. This section contains summaries
for each of these parameters during the monitor interval.
• The Harmonics section. This contains the voltage and current harmonic, and
harmonic distortion summaries acquired during the monitor interval.
• The Power section. This contains the VA, VARS., Watts, and Power factor acquired
during the monitor interval. For multiphase locations, voltage and current imbalance
are also included.

Site and Location Information


Site Information
Name XYZ Coporation
Account Number
Date and Time 04/29/08 09:24:20
Phone Number
Contact
Memo
Problem Description
Date First noticed 04/29/08
Problem Frequency Unknown
How problem exhibits itself Unknown
Problem Cost

Location Information
Name delta setup #2 Trane compressor(s) service disconnect
Power Type Three phase delta
Feed Phase Unknown
Phone
Date and Time 04/29/08 11:06:38
Nominal Voltage 240 Volts
Nominal Frequency 60 Hz

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Report Parameters
This report was prepared on 4/29/2008 by Midwest Electrical Consultants, Inc. 18055
Upland Drive Tinley Park, Illinois 60487 (708) 444-0001 fax: 444-0003
www.midwestelectrical.com The following limits were used in analyzing the results.

Maximum Phase Voltage. 254 volts


Minimum Phase Voltage. 208 volts
Maximum Impulse Voltage. 500 volts
Maximum. Waveshape Voltage. 10 volts
Maximum Frequency Deviation. .02 Hz
Minimum Power Factor. .85
Maximum Voltage T.H.D. 5%
Maximum Current T.H.D 20 %
Maximum Voltage Imbalance. 2%
Maximum Current Imbalance. 5%

Any values outside these limits are noted in the report. Values within the limits are
considered to be within a safe operating range. These limits have been programmed by
Midwest Electrical Consultants, Inc.

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Voltage, Current and Frequency Summaries
Voltage, Current and Frequency measurements for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2 from
04/29/08 11:16:18 through 04/29/08 11:31:18.

RMS. Voltages Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 229.2V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase A average 235.8V
Phase A maximum 240.4V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase B minimum 240.3V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase B average 247.2V
Phase B maximum 255.3V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase C minimum 239.5V Apr 29 2008 11:19:48
Phase C average 245.1V
Phase C maximum 252.2V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

RMS. Currents Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 549.3mA Apr 29 2008 11:21:41
Phase A average 11.93A
Phase A maximum 380.3A Apr 29 2008 11:19:49
Phase B minimum 3.662A Apr 29 2008 11:21:52
Phase B average 20.53A
Phase B maximum 487.2A Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Phase C minimum 1.098A Apr 29 2008 11:18:23
Phase C average 23.14A
Phase C maximum 343.5A Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

Frequency Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 42.12Hz Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase A average 43.61Hz
Phase A maximum 44.69Hz Apr 29 2008 11:16:42
Phase B minimum 42.12Hz Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase B average 43.61Hz
Phase B maximum 44.69Hz Apr 29 2008 11:16:42
Phase C minimum 42.12Hz Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase C average 43.61Hz
Phase C maximum 44.69Hz Apr 29 2008 11:16:42

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RMS. Voltage Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.
Phase A Voltage Summary.

Min. 229.2V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22


Avg. 235.8V
Max. 240.4V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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Phase B Voltage Summary.

Min. 240.3V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22


Avg. 247.2V
Max. 255.3V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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Phase C Voltage Summary.

Min. 239.5V Apr 29 2008 11:19:48


Avg. 245.1V
Max. 252.2V Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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RMS. Current Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.
Phase A Current Summary.

Min. 549.3mA Apr 29 2008 11:21:41


Avg. 11.93A
Max. 380.3A Apr 29 2008 11:19:49

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Phase B Current Summary.

Min. 3.662A Apr 29 2008 11:21:52


Avg. 20.53A
Max. 487.2A Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Phase C Current Summary.

Min. 1.098A Apr 29 2008 11:18:23


Avg. 23.14A
Max. 343.5A Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Voltage and Current Distortion Summaries
Voltage and Current harmonic distortion measurements for XYZ Coporation:delta
setup#2 from 04/29/08 11:16:18 through 04/29/08 11:31:18.

Voltage Distortion Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 2.83% Apr 29 2008 11:23:55
Phase A average 3.388%
Phase A maximum 5.68% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase B minimum 2.55% Apr 29 2008 11:21:00
Phase B average 3.039%
Phase B maximum 4.83% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase C minimum 2.95% Apr 29 2008 11:19:15
Phase C average 3.523%
Phase C maximum 5.38% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

Current Distortion Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 4.81% Apr 29 2008 11:19:48
Phase A average 34.15%
Phase A maximum 67.92% Apr 29 2008 11:17:47
Phase B minimum 4.06% Apr 29 2008 11:19:48
Phase B average 121.5%
Phase B maximum 308.2% Apr 29 2008 11:17:42
Phase C minimum 3.8% Apr 29 2008 11:19:48
Phase C average 30.55%
Phase C maximum 143.9% Apr 29 2008 11:16:43

Voltage Flicker Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum N/A
Phase A average N/A
Phase A maximum N/A
Phase B minimum N/A
Phase B average N/A
Phase B maximum N/A
Phase C minimum N/A
Phase C average N/A
Phase C maximum N/A

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Voltage T.H.D. Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2 .
Phase A Voltage Distortion.

Min. 2.83% Apr 29 2008 11:23:55


Avg. 3.388%
Max. 5.68% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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Phase B Voltage Distortion.

Min. 2.55% Apr 29 2008 11:21:00


Avg. 3.039%
Max. 4.83% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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Phase C Voltage Distortion.

Min. 2.95% Apr 29 2008 11:19:15


Avg. 3.523%
Max. 5.38% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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Current T.H.D. Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.
Phase A Current Distortion.

Min. 4.81% Apr 29 2008 11:19:48


Avg. 34.15%
Max. 67.92% Apr 29 2008 11:17:47

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Phase B Current Distortion.

Min. 4.06% Apr 29 2008 11:19:48


Avg. 121.5%
Max. 308.2% Apr 29 2008 11:17:42

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Phase C Current Distortion.

Min. 3.8% Apr 29 2008 11:19:48


Avg. 30.55%
Max. 143.9% Apr 29 2008 11:16:43

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Power Summaries
Power measurements for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2 from 04/29/08 11:16:18 through
04/29/08 11:31:18.

Imbalance Value Date and Time


Minimum Voltage Imbalance 2.68% Apr 29 2008 11:23:30
Average Voltage Imbalance 2.840%
Maximum Voltage Imbalance 3.37% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Minimum Current Imbalance 2.17% Apr 29 2008 11:22:17
Average Current Imbalance 48.58%
Maximum Current Imbalance 154.8% Apr 29 2008 11:16:43

VA Power Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 97.69VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:41
Phase A average 1.660kVA
Phase A maximum 51.31kVA Apr 29 2008 11:19:49
Phase B minimum 512.7VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:52
Phase B average 2.868kVA
Phase B maximum 65.88kVA Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Phase C minimum 179.5VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:48
Phase C average 3.346kVA
Phase C maximum 48.39kVA Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Total minimum 925.0VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:48
Total average 7.874kVA
Total maximum 77.57kVA Apr 29 2008 11:19:48

VARS Power Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum -3.482kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:19:49
Phase A average 1.457kVAR
Phase A maximum 49.95kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Phase B minimum -4.439kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Phase B average 1.475kVAR
Phase B maximum 26.88kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:17
Phase C minimum -13.10kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:16:43
Phase C average 2.845kVAR
Phase C maximum 46.66kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Total minimum -3.962kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:16:43
Total average 5.777kVAR
Total maximum 68.11kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:19:48

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Watts Power Value Date and Time
Phase A minimum -11.75kW Apr 29 2008 11:19:49
Phase A average 737.8W
Phase A maximum 15.35kW Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Phase B minimum -97.99W Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase B average 2.118kW
Phase B maximum 19.78kW Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Phase C minimum -3.091kW Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase C average 1.706kW
Phase C maximum 20.38kW Apr 29 2008 11:19:49
Total minimum -98.06W Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Total average 4.563kW
Total maximum 36.85kW Apr 29 2008 11:19:48

Demand Power Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 645.8W Apr 29 2008 11:16:42
Phase A average 707.4W
Phase A maximum 788.7W Apr 29 2008 11:21:18
Phase B minimum 1.806kW Apr 29 2008 11:16:42
Phase B average 1.982kW
Phase B maximum 2.214kW Apr 29 2008 11:21:18
Phase C minimum 1.434kW Apr 29 2008 11:16:42
Phase C average 1.570kW
Phase C maximum 1.750kW Apr 29 2008 11:21:18
Total minimum 3.887kW Apr 29 2008 11:16:42
Total average 4.260kW
Total maximum 4.753kW Apr 29 2008 11:21:18

Power Factor Value Date and Time


Phase A minimum 0.968 Lead Apr 29 2008 11:19:49
Phase A average 0.271 Lag
Phase A maximum 0.000 Lag Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase B minimum 0.000 Lead Apr 29 2008 11:21:22
Phase B average 0.608 Lag
Phase B maximum 0.004 Lag Apr 29 2008 11:17:46
Phase C minimum 0.003 Lead Apr 29 2008 11:16:43
Phase C average 0.344 Lag
Phase C maximum 0.000 Lag Apr 29 2008 11:16:43
Total minimum 0.861 Apr 29 2008 11:22:18
Total average 0.270
Total maximum 0 Apr 29 2008 11:21:23

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Voltage and Current Imbalance Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.

Minimum Voltage Imbalance 2.68% Apr 29 2008 11:23:30


Average Voltage Imbalance 2.840%
Maximum Voltage Imbalance 3.37% Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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Minimum Current Imbalance 2.17% Apr 29 2008 11:22:17
Average Current Imbalance 48.58%
Maximum Current Imbalance 154.8% Apr 29 2008 11:16:43

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VA Power Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.
Phase A VA Summary.

Min. 97.69VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:41


Avg. 1.660kVA
Max. 51.31kVA Apr 29 2008 11:19:49

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Phase B VA Summary.

Min. 512.7VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:52


Avg. 2.868kVA
Max. 65.88kVA Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Phase C VA Summary.

Min. 179.5VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:48


Avg. 3.346kVA
Max. 48.39kVA Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Total VA Summary.

Min. 925.0VA Apr 29 2008 11:21:48


Avg. 7.874kVA
Max. 77.57kVA Apr 29 2008 11:19:48

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VARS Power Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.
Phase A VARS Summary.

Min. -3.482kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:19:49


Avg. 1.457kVAR
Max. 49.95kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Phase B VARS. Summary.

Min. -4.439kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:18


Avg. 1.475kVAR
Max. 26.88kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:17

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Phase C VARS. Summary.

Min. -13.10kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:16:43


Avg. 2.845kVAR
Max. 46.66kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Total VARS Summary.

Min. -3.962kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:16:43


Avg. 5.777kVAR
Max. 68.11kVAR Apr 29 2008 11:19:48

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WATTS Power Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.
Phase A Watts Summary.

Min. -11.75kW Apr 29 2008 11:19:49Avg. 737.8W


Max. 15.35kW Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Phase B Watts. Summary.

Min. -97.99W Apr 29 2008 11:21:22


Avg. 2.118kW
Max. 19.78kW Apr 29 2008 11:22:18

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Phase C Watts. Summary.

Min. -3.091kW Apr 29 2008 11:21:22


Avg. 1.706kW
Max. 20.38kW Apr 29 2008 11:19:49

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Total Watts Summary.

Min. -98.06W Apr 29 2008 11:21:22


Avg. 4.563kW
Max. 36.85kW Apr 29 2008 11:19:48

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Power Factor Summaries for XYZ Coporation:delta setup#2.
Phase A Power Factor Summary.

Min. 0.968 Lead Apr 29 2008 11:19:49


Avg. 0.271 Lag
Max. 0.000 Lag Apr 29 2008 11:21:22

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Phase B Power Factor. Summary.

Min. 0.000 Lead Apr 29 2008 11:21:22


Avg. 0.608 Lag
Max. 0.004 Lag Apr 29 2008 11:17:46

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Phase C Power Factor. Summary.

Min. 0.003 Lead Apr 29 2008 11:16:43


Avg. 0.344 Lag
Max. 0.000 Lag Apr 29 2008 11:16:43

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Total Power Factor Summary.

Min. 0.861 Apr 29 2008 11:22:18


Avg. 0.270
Max. 0 Apr 29 2008 11:21:23

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MIDWEST ELECTRICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

18055 UPLAND DRIVE

TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60487

(708) 444-0001 fax: 444-0003


www.midwestelectrical.com

SECTION 3
Trane Heli Rotor compressor motor power supply testing :

Tests performed during the monitoring period at the XYZ Coporation 100 Anyplace
Drive Chicago, Illinois 60613, consisted of rotation of the phases to test the
compressor(s) equipment for problems. Amperage readings are taken on each
phase, then the phases are rotated and a second set of amperage readings are taken.
Comparing the two sets of readings indicates if the problem is located in the motor
or power supply system. The following example in figures 1 and 2 illustrates the
procedure per motor:

Step 1:
Measure all three legs

A phase - 28.6 amps


B phase - 46.3 amps
C phase - 54.7 amps

Figure 1

Page 2
Figure 2

Step 3:
Measure amperages again

C phase - 54.7 amps


A phase - 28.6 amps
B phase - 46.3 amps

Notice that the amperages rotated with the wires. This indicates
the problem lies within the utility electrical supply to the facility,
had the amperages remained with the motor windings when the
wires were rotated, the problem would have been in the motor
windings.

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