In a context where more than 700,000 users face fines from Edenor and Edesur Due to problems related to power factor, solutions arise in the market to protect affected users. The power factor is a technical parameter that directly influences the electrical consumptionsince it measures the efficiency with which energy is used. When this value is low, electricity distributors must supply more energy than necessary, generating inefficiencies that translate into excessive expenses and economic penalties for users.
Faced with this situation, in recent times advanced technology has emerged, very superior to the old capacitor banks, designed to correct the power factor efficiently and automatically, ensuring that electrical consumption is optimal and thus avoiding possible fines. These new Static Reactive Current Generators (SVG) correct excess current (reactive current) in real time, accurately, avoiding unnecessary consumption and the associated fines. As an additional attribute, they also eliminate harmonic distortion.
Indeed, the new systems represent a much more complete solution than the old capacitor banks and have various benefits.
Comparison with old systems
This technology provides a great advantage over old systems; below, we detail, one by one, the points that differentiate it:
Benefits of having a power corrector
– Cost Reduction: Better power factor can result in lower electric rates, as many electric companies penalize consumers for having a low power factor.
– Lower Energy Losses: A higher power factor means that fewer conductor and transformer sizes are required to carry the same amount of power, resulting in lower power losses.
– Greater System Capacity: Allows transformers and other equipment to operate closer to their maximum capacity without risk of overheating.
– Improvement in Energy Quality: Reduction of reactive power can lead to an improvement in the overall quality of power in the electrical system.
> Total Power Compensation: Cos Φ > 0.99.
> Continuous correction / stepless control.
> Capacitive and inductive compensation.
> Response time in the order of microseconds.
> Individual correction in the three phases.
> Rackable fixing or wall mounting.
> Does not generate excessive or insufficient compensation.
> Optimized sizing.
> Reduces operating costs by using energy efficiently.
> Reduces losses due to overload in panels or electrical lines.
> Improves equipment performance.
Within the offer that includes this technology, appears the EXO Energy SVGwhich has several advantages and represents an attractive option to control the power factor. Below, we list some of them:
Load compensation between phases: EXO SVGs, in addition to correcting the cosine fi to >0.99 and compensating for harmonic distortion, also have the ability to compensate for loads between phases, transferring electrical charges from the most loaded phases to the least loaded ones in real time.
Monitoring with LED screen: EXO SVGs include a touch screen with a wide variety of information that includes, among other things, events that have occurred, voltage variations, power and alarms in real time, everything is saved in the device’s records.
Control Efficiency: SVGs allow dynamic and fast control of power factor, adapting to load variations in real time.
Loss Reduction– By improving power factor, losses in electrical systems are reduced, which can result in significant savings in operating costs.
Compactness: SVGs are more compact than traditional systems based on capacitor banks, making them easier to install in tight spaces.
Harmonic Elimination: SVG systems correct harmonic distortion including harmonics up to the 51st orderimproving the quality of energy in the system. This helps protect equipment and reduces the risk of failure.
Reduction of Costs for Fines: By maintaining an adequate power factor, you can avoid fines and surcharges that electric companies apply for a low power factor.
Increased Load Capacity: An improved power factor allows more load to be used on the same system, optimizing existing infrastructure.
Ease of Integration: SVGs are easy to integrate into existing systems, and can be controlled autonomously or in conjunction with other control equipment.
Automation and Monitoring: Our SVG systems have advanced monitoring and control technologies, allowing for more efficient and proactive management of the energy supply.
Durability and Maintenance: They have lower maintenance requirements compared to traditional capacitor banks, since they do not have mechanical components that wear out.
Design Flexibility– SVGs can be sized to the specific needs of the facility, allowing for a more customized approach.
In summary, implementing an SVG system to improve power factor can be a smart investment that contributes to energy efficiency, cost savings and better quality of electrical supply. At a time when power factor fines can affect the budget of homes and businesses, solutions like EXO’s SVG become essential to protect your pocketbook and guarantee more efficient consumption.
Exo Engineering Manager
Source: Ambito
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