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Harmonic loading & power factor correction
Harmonic loading & power factor correction
Keece supplies and installs Power Factor Correction (PFC) units and implements advanced harmonic mitigation techniques to reduce energy consumption, energy demand and thereby cutting the associated costs of poor-quality power supply. As a result, clients experience substantial financial savings in energy costs and prolonging asset life.
So why are you likely paying for power that you don’t use?
Electricity supply tariffs for commercial and industrial businesses throughout most Australian states are now based on kVA demand (reactive power) rather than just kW usage (real power). Therefore, understanding this difference is essential for effective cost control.
kVA demand is created by some equipment and technology assets to operate successfully by creating a magnetic field on startup or standby. This additional draw of power – although critical for successful operation, is not consumed by the asset in question. Thus a difference between real power consumed (kW) and required for operation (kVA) is created. The difference between kW and kVA is known as the “Power Factor”.
A poor power factor the wide gap between reactive and real power (technically expressed as a factor between 0 and 1) — can be corrected quickly and cost-effectively with a Power Factor Correction (PFC) unit. These units act as capacitor banks that store reactive power and provide additional load as required. In doing so, they eliminate spikes from drawing unnecessary power from the network.
Keece has implemented successful power factor correction across more than 1400 sites including:
Slash your overheads and maximise the life of your assets
Keece delivers onsite consultation and complete power quality assessments across your electrical infrastructure. In addition, our process is tailored to identify inefficiencies and enhance reliability.
- An energy efficiency audit and power analysis
Voltage, harmonic and power quality analysis and assessment
Accurate measurement and impartial evaluation of your electrical infrastructure
- Independent, obligation-free, numerical analysis of your power supply
Following the audit, we provide obligation-free advice and consultation on corrective actions and proposals for installing any required PFC units or alternative solutions.