17 December 2025

What is the impact of harmonic distortion on emergency power generators?

Aggregates have a higher impedance than the grid. Harmonic currents can disrupt the voltage regulation of an aggregate, affecting its stability [...]

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17 December 2025

Does HyTEPS comply with applicable standards such as NEN 3140 and EN 50160?

Our engineers work strictly according to the relevant standards. We translate complex data into reports that help you to [...]

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17 December 2025

How often should a hospital have a Power Quality analysis performed?

We recommend a proactive approach in which critical points are continuously monitored. In the event of major changes to the installation, such as construction [...]

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17 December 2025

What is the role of active filters in a medical environment?

Active harmonic filters act as a power 'cleaning system'. They monitor contamination in real-time and inject a countercurrent [...]

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17 December 2025

Can Power Quality problems lead to higher energy costs in healthcare?

Yes, especially due to reactive power and harmonic contamination. This causes additional losses in transformers and cables (heat). Due to the quality [...]

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17 December 2025

How do solar photovoltaic (PV) installations affect healthcare equipment?

Inverters of PV installations can cause high-frequency contamination and voltage fluctuations. This can interfere with the sensitive signals of medical measuring equipment, causing [...]

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17 December 2025

What is the impact of LED lighting on electrical installation?

LED lighting uses non-linear power supplies (drivers) that introduce harmonic currents. In large healthcare facilities with thousands of luminaires, this pollution counts [...]

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17 December 2025

Why is Power Quality more critical in a hospital than in an office building?

In a hospital, dependence on electronics is absolute. Medical equipment such as ventilation and monitoring systems have very close tolerances for [...]

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