Electrical Load Management and Power Factor
Many organisations pay for electricity they never use, through poor power factor and unmanaged peak demand. This course covers measuring the problem and correcting it.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Reading demand, consumption and power factor from bills and meters
- 02Real, reactive and apparent power explained simply
- 03How poor power factor drives cost and losses
- 04Correction equipment: sizing, switching and location
- 05Maximum demand management and load shifting
- 06Harmonics, their causes and their effect on equipment
- 07Verifying savings and maintaining correction equipment
What you will gain
- Read demand and power factor from metering data
- Explain how poor power factor increases cost
- Size and install correction equipment appropriately
- Manage maximum demand and peak load
- Identify harmonics and their effect on equipment
- Verify the savings correction actually delivered
Who should attend
- Electrical engineers and technicians
- Energy and facilities managers
- Maintenance supervisors
- Finance staff reviewing electricity cost
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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