The Power Quality and Industrial Applications Laboratory is housed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The researchers affiliated with this lab are actively pursuing advances in technology related to power quality phenomena and their effect on industrial processes. The research focus is on identification and quantification of power quality phenomena, utility-side mitigation of power quality variations, and load-side solutions for industrial and commercial applications.

Present research efforts include:

· Characterization of voltage sag phenomena
· Ride-through improvements for dc and ac adjustable speed drives (ASD's)
· Ride-through improvements for PLCs and Contactors
· Custom Power Applications for Industrial Loads
· In-plant testing of industrial process equipment for voltage sag sensitivity using a mobile Sag Generator.
· Load-specific behavior of motors during voltage sags using a controllable dynamometer.
· A clamping circuit to prevent over voltage trips on adjustable frequency drives due to utility-side capacitor switching.