Economic Impact of Poor Power Quality on Industry
Title: Economic Impact of Poor Power Quality on Industry
Category: /Science & Technology/Chemistry
Details: Words: 908 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Economic Impact of Poor Power Quality on Industry
Category: /Science & Technology/Chemistry
Details: Words: 908 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Executive Summary
Sri Lanka has experienced power shortages from time to time since the early 1990s.
These are mainly the result of generating capacity shortages and the inability of
hydropower plants to meet system demand during times of heavy droughts, which come
about every four to five years. The extent of such power shortages has increased in recent
years due to growing electricity demand coupled with inadequate additions to thermal
capacity. In particular, new generation
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operational management systems.
Inclusion of power quality standards in the draft electricity act so that utilities are
obliged to pursue cost-effective options to make sure that the quality of supply is
maintained for the benefit of consumers.
It is also recommended that studies to enhance the reliability of the Sri Lanka national
power grid, including a study on system planning and operations be undertaken.
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