Facing power quality (PQ) problems head-on requires facility engineers and managers (FEMs) first to find out if a PQ problem exists, and — if it does — then how it is affecting the plant’s operations.

Modern plants depend on reliable, high-quality power to maintain assets at peak performance, stick to production schedules, and deliver value to their customers. Poor power quality can cause problems ...

There is an inherent tradeoff between quality and value, and different investors lean one way or the other. However, I think there is a better way to solve the debate than mere preference. The answer ...