Metering Convention 2

[Deansharafi]

Hi all,
What is the universal metering convention for Active and Reactive Power when it comes to power Export and Import and Feeder and Generator scenario, if any?
Your input is appreciated.

 

[busbar]

An online reference consistent with Edison Electric Institute’s Electricity Metering Handbook is

http://www.arbiter.com/catalog/frames/specs/power/1133a/additional_docs/definition_energy_flow.php

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion: Visit

http://www.caiso.com/docs/1999/01/13/1999011312322021814.pdf

http://www.elexon.co.uk/docs/ta/bscrel_docs/CoPs/BSC_Cop3_i5.pdf

for: Appendix B
etc. for more info

 

[renzodelfabbro]

Anyway :

kvar NOT kVAR !

http://www.web-ee.com/primers/files/IEEE_symbols_prefixesb.pdf

 

[jbartos]

Yes, unless kVAR or KVAR is in a capitalized title or name of the device, e.g. KVAR METER, or similar. These are sometimes set by the commercial sector, e.g. salesmen who look at the sales first and then everything else.