Sample Projects
 

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Below is a sample of investigations undertaken with a brief description of each together with the outcome.

Nuisance tripping of one line in contact lens manufacturing plant.
£10 000+ per day
£free - solved in one phone call.
Investigated a power quality recording done by other contractor. Determined circuit breaker feeding the line was 'lazy'. Suggested circuit breaker be replaced. No further tripping to date.

Telephone system in call-taking centre re-boots many times per day
£10 000+ with unknown loss of earnings
under £1000
Ascertained UPS was overloaded even though front panel claimed reasonable capacity still available. Assisted client to size a new UPS for purchase.

Nuisance Tripping of various circuit breakers
£30 000+ over 3 months with unknown loss of earnings
under £1000
Uncovered deliberate acts of sabotage by employee.

Control valves in major process control system operating without instruction from SCADA.
£?? (man time estimated at £20 000+)
under £1000
Noise generated from large VSDs found on supply to control valves. Type specified noise filters for mains power.

Power Factor Correction capacitors on lighting system failing catastrophically, small fire damage as a result.
£5 000+, with untold loss of company reputation
under £500
Capacitors used by lighting supplier investigated and deemed unsuitable for outdoor environment of lighting system. Specified over-voltage and hermetically sealed capacitors.



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