Flickermeter Comparison Test
Abstract
The paper describes the test of flickerevaluation made by eleven different types of power quality
analyzers. The standard IEC 61000-4-15Ed.2 (Functional
and design specification of flickermeter) issued on August
2010 specifies performance testing. Existing flickermeters
from different manufacturers may provide different results
when processing non-uniform voltage fluctuations. The
flickermeters response to voltage varying signals with
envelope shape typical for sawmill, heat pump, granulator
was tested. Voltage fluctuation caused by operating of this
electrical equipment was measured in the real low voltage
distribution network by means of the power quality
analyzer Topas 1000. One-period records of voltage
fluctuation were available for the analysis. These were
simulated on the programmable power voltage source
HP6834B in the university lab.
References
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