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  1. CyDog

    Would like to Understand Demand Charge and Energy Charge

    We have a 150 hp motor that I am thinking of putting a Frequency Drive on. My goal is to save money on our demand portion of our Electic Bill. Could explain the following. 1. What is the First Demand Block and the Second Demand Block ? 2. Are these 1 time blocks during the billing cycle ,or...
  2. CyDog

    Fanuc RJ 2's M410i 's- Looking for options to replace or keep going

    Thanks for reading this post. We have 4 Fanuc RJ 2's M 410i's. As you know getting parts for these are slowing getting difficult. I would like to get some advice on some options .We are on a very limited budget .I was thinking of doing the following. 1. Buy a used RJ 2 and use for spare...
  3. CyDog

    Mid-Alantic Area Free Electrical Power Workshops

    We are looking to do some energy savings in our plants. Does anyone know of any free workshops or seminars that are being conducted in the Mid-Alantic Area dealing with power consumption, dealing with Power Facter,Harmonics, etc.
  4. CyDog

    Trying to Understand Harmonics and also what is the 63rd Harmonic

    I understand a little bit. I'm wondering , is a sine wave really that distorted. The harmonics are somewhat like ripples within the sine wave ,correct? What causes them? What harm does it do ,I would imagine that its not healthy. Why would they select the 31st or the 63rd. Thanks,
  5. CyDog

    Trying to Understand Harmonics and also what is the 63rd Harmonic

    Hi Folks , I am looking into Power Monitors and see alot concerning harmonics and " recording the 63rd harmonic" Could someone explain harmonics and also what the 63rd and 31st harmonic would be. Thanks in advance
  6. CyDog

    TVSS's Surge Protection - Good Investment ?

    We have it narrowed down to 3 Brands. What is your opinion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have had 4 companies in to discuss and to look at our application about Surge Suppression. We narrowed it down to 3. What do you think of the...
  7. CyDog

    Trying to understand short-circuit current rating and kA

    I am trying to understand short-circuit current rating , and how it is calculated. Would anyone have a fairly simple explanation .
  8. CyDog

    TVSS's Surge Protection - Good Investment ?

    I am thinking of purchasing some Surge Protection. What do you think of the following companies and TVVS's: Mission Critical 300 Series TVSS Units EFI Electronics ( A Square D Company )EMA Modular Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) Thanks for all your responses ,it's a tough decision.
  9. CyDog

    TVSS's Surge Protection - Good Investment ?

    Is there a code that explains the distance that overhead powerlines should be from one another,for instance 34,000 Volt vs 12,000 Volt. Would it be a national standard ?
  10. CyDog

    TVSS's Surge Protection - Good Investment ?

    TVSS's Surge Protection - Good Investment? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In our area we had a 34,000 Volt line fall on a 12,000 Volt line and gave us a High Voltage surge for about 1 sec. but enough to cause a good bit of damage. We lost...
  11. CyDog

    Pallet Lifting Device Modification Idea-Replace Motor with Cylinders

    Thanks for taking my post, I have a pallet lifting device ,and it has an electrical motor running it at the moment, it lifts up about 12 in. , we have alot of problems with the brake,and stopping at the right position. I would like to replace the motor with air cylinders. My co-workers...

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