Flickering lights can have an adverse effect on health, causing fatigue, lack of concentration, migraines and in some cases, epileptic shock. The severity of reaction and sensitivity varies from person to person. Some people can see a higher rate of flickering light than others. Fluorescent lamps can occasionally develop a fault that can cause them to have noticeable flicker. While health effects are a main concern, the production line of an industrial plant can also be affected. Workers can feel...
Electrical and electronic equipment is rated for operation at a specific voltage. Voltage dips, swells and transients can cause trouble with industrial controls as well as equipment such as computers. Surges are generally more damaging to equipment than dips, but both can harm industrial equipment and cause outages, failures and other power quality problems. What are voltage dips? Voltage dips (also known as “sags”) are a reduction of voltage of 10% or more below normal or recommended usage,...