Load Monitoring Works

Load Monitoring is a facility whereby power consumption is monitored via an electronic recording device to determine peak current flows and maximum electrical loads at time of use. Sometimes monitoring is required by electrical inspectors, building officials or various jurisdictional representatives in response to an application for property expansion or renovation.

K E Brown can undertake Load Monitoring by connecting instrumentation at the main supply switchgear or other key locations where load data is needed. Typically the equipment is connected and then left in place to periodically make measurements over a pre-determined period such as 3 days, 7 days or 30 days. Note, the recording periods must be long enough to capture an adequate sample of data to answer the questions or provide information required to fulfill the purpose of the monitoring project.

K E Brown will provide a report to the customer including a description of the job; procedures followed; equipment/locations monitored; dates the work was performed and by whom; load information including current and voltage; and if required harmonic distortion. The report provides a summary of the minimum, maximum and average values for each of the measured quantities. Also, the report provides conclusions and recommendations that correspond to the purpose and objectives of the project.

Load Monitoring generates important data that can help to unravel the mystery behind commercial facilities energy usage characteristics. Let K E Brown show you how to prevent overloads of electrical systems and uncover the potential for energy cost savings via "Real Time" monitoring.