6 · Diagnostic & M&V Protocol
5-Step Pre-Installation Diagnostic & IPMVP M&V Protocol
Every engagement follows IPMVP Option B/C and ASHRAE Guideline 14. The baseline is measured before installation, and the result is verified on matched production after it.
IPMVP · ASHRAE Guideline 14[15[15] EVO — IPMVPInternational Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, Options B and C.,16[16] ASHRAE Guideline 14Measurement of energy, demand and water savings.]
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Step 1HF noise spectrum survey+
Clamp an RF current probe around the phase conductors and sweep 2 kHz – 30 MHz with a portable spectrum analyser.
Instrumentation: Rigol DSA815 / Tektronix RSA306B · RF current probe
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Step 2Thermal baseline+
Calibrated IR thermography of breaker output terminals, cables and motor terminal boxes.
Instrumentation: Calibrated IR camera
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Step 3Power-quality baseline+
Log THD_I, THD_V and true power factor with a Class A analyser, harmonics up to the 50th.
Instrumentation: Fluke 435-II (Class A)
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Step 4Energy baseline+
Log active energy (kWh) and production (tons) over a full operating cycle; build a multivariable regression baseline.
Instrumentation: Revenue-grade metering · regression model
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Step 5Post-installation verification+
Repeat steps 1–4, plus an ON/OFF/ON (A-B-A) comparison under matched production.
Instrumentation: IPMVP Option B/C · ASHRAE Guideline 14