Beyond the Noise: Maintaining Accuracy with EMC in Energy Metering
EMC tests for energy meters, as per standards like IEC62052-11:2020, are crucial for ensuring compliance and reliability. These tests evaluate the meters’ ability to withstand electromagnetic disturbances and control their emissions, enabling harmonious operation in diverse electrical environments.
May 31, 2023
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The Solar Radiation Test for Energy Meters
The effect of solar radiation on the measurement of electronic energy meters is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by various factors such as the intensity and duration of exposure to solar radiation, the orientation and location of the meter, and the temperature of the environment.
March 28, 2023
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Spring Hammer Test for Electronic Energy Meters
This type of test is carried out in order to ensure that the meter has been designed and manufactured to the required standard and will withstand impacts caused by external forces, such as hail and moving objects due to high wind loads.
March 23, 2023
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Glow Wire Test: Resistance to Heat and Fire
The glow wire flammability test is used to simulate the effect of heat that may occur in malfunctioning electrical energy meters, such as when components are overloaded or glowing.
July 19, 2023
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The Effects of Renewable Energy on Power Quality in the Grid
Power grid operators need to consider the total harmonic distortion. It has to be maintained as low as practicably possible. Higher power factor, lower peak currents, and more efficiency result from decreased THD in the grid.
June 22, 2023
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Meter Constant- or Register Test?
The proper energy registration is the essential part for energy meters. Bills are issued according to the register readings.
July 3, 2023
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Self-Consumption in the Current Circuit
The IEC 62052-11 has a tiny little detail about the power consumption in the current circuit.
July 3, 2023
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The Energy Meter Power Consumption
Power consumption is part of the technical losses. The utilities are bearing these costs. The end-user is not charged.
March 8, 2023
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Measurement Uncertainties for Test Benches
A test bench consists of several elements which can introduce additional variable errors.
August 12, 2023
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Maximum Current for Energy Meters
Energy meters have certain characteristics, including maximum current. It is the basis for all types of meter tests.
March 4, 2023
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Markings on the Case of Energy Meters
The IEC 62052-11 Edition 2 has introduced some changes for the meter marking and documentation. Today we cover the mandatory content of the nameplate for IEC meters.
May 6, 2023
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Ring Wave Immunity Test
The IEC 62052-11 Ed.2 comes with a lot of changes for meter type testing. Another new introduced test for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ring wave immunity test.