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Power Quality, Harmonics and Power Factor Correction

Modern African plants run more variable speed drives, electronics and non linear loads, which distort supply and drive up energy costs and equipment failures. This programme helps maintenance and electrical teams understand power quality problems and correct them. Participants learn to measure harmonics, manage power factor and diagnose the disturbances that trip equipment and inflate utility bills.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain common power quality problems and their causes in industrial supplies.
  • Measure voltage, current, harmonics and power factor using suitable instruments.
  • Interpret power quality data to identify sources of distortion and disturbance.
  • Size and maintain power factor correction and harmonic mitigation equipment.
  • Diagnose nuisance tripping and equipment damage linked to poor power quality.
  • Recommend improvements that reduce energy cost and equipment stress.

Course outline

  1. 01Power quality fundamentals and disturbances
  2. 02Harmonics and non linear loads
  3. 03Measuring power quality on site
  4. 04Power factor and its cost impact
  5. 05Correction and harmonic mitigation equipment
  6. 06Diagnosing nuisance tripping and damage
  7. 07Improvement recommendations and reporting

Who should attend

Electrical engineers, maintenance electricians, energy managers and plant technicians dealing with drives, electronic loads and rising energy costs.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026Online3US$900
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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