AEP Metering & Measurement Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an electric meter installed at a customer's service entrance?
Answer: To measure electrical energy consumption
Electric meters measure the amount of electrical energy consumed by a customer for billing purposes.
Which unit is used to measure electrical energy consumption on a standard residential meter?
Answer: Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) is the standard unit used to measure electrical energy consumption for billing purposes.
What does AMI stand for in the context of AEP's smart metering infrastructure?
Answer: Advanced Metering Infrastructure
AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) is the integrated system of smart meters, communications networks, and data management systems.
What is the purpose of a current transformer (CT) used in metering applications?
Answer: To reduce high currents to a lower, measurable value
Current transformers reduce high primary currents to a proportional lower secondary current suitable for measurement instruments.
When installing a revenue-grade meter, what accuracy class is typically required by utilities like AEP?
Answer: Class 0.5 or better
Revenue-grade meters must meet accuracy Class 0.5 or better to ensure precise billing measurements as required by ANSI standards.
What is a demand meter used for in commercial and industrial applications?
Answer: To measure peak power demand over a specified interval
Demand meters record the maximum power demand (kW) over a set interval, typically 15 or 30 minutes, for demand charge billing.