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Harmonic loading & power factor correction
Harmonic loading & power factor correction
Keece supply and install Power Factor Correction (PFC) units and additional harmonic mitigation techniques to reduce energy consumption, energy demand and the associated costs of poor-quality power supply. Resulting in 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) and not just kW usage (real power).
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 <> 1) can be addressed relatively quickly and inexpensively by installing a power factor correction (PFC) unit. PFC units are essentially capacitor banks that store reactive power and provide additional load as required. Thus eliminating spikes of drawing additional 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 can provide onsite consultation and a complete power quality assessment across your electrical infrastructure. This process includes:
- 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
From this audit, we will provide you with obligation-free advice and consultation on any corrective actions and a proposal for the installation of any PFC units or alternatives required.