Power Conditioning, has been the topic of much conversation and
even more confusion now that energy conservation earns a more eager
audience. Many companies are paying large energy factor penalty charges,
either without knowing or not knowing how to correct it. The
conservative ROI for most installations is generally within 2 years and
larger applications will perform even better.
Why does power need correcting? The "dirty energy" coming from the grid is far too non-specific for facilities specific needs. The equipment effected most by this issue includes all inductive loads such as motors, pumps, and ballasts. Constant smaller electronic spikes and surges are inherent in raw grid energy and it will cause heat, and heat will eventually damage valuable equipment. This inefficiency is caused by a delay between when demand begins to move electrons through the circuit (voltage) and when they actually move (current). The ratio used to describe the amount of energy used, and not lost is called "Power Factor". We find that corporate energy factors often average about .75, meaning that 25% of the available energy is lost to inefficiency. Industrial facilities with larger inductive loads will often show even worse factors unless corrected. Properly sourced, sized and located Power Conditioning Equipment will eliminate the wasted energy produced for inductive loads.
This patented and specially designed technology will bring many benefits; some of the most important remain unnoticed until needed.
• 5% to15% energy reduction on inductive loads
• Eliminate energy factor penalty and demand charges
• Reduced electrical equipment and circuit board replacement
• Reduced repair and maintenance costs
• Reduce current and heat at electrical loads, reduces HVAC
• Protect equipment from surges, spikes and lightning strikes
• Reduce damaging harmonic distortion on your electrical system
The savings from power conditioning will depend on the amount and type of inductive loads within a facility and the existing power factor. The process requires a trained specialist to carefully inspect and analyze your facility and usage patterns to best determine how to bring your Power Factor to near 100%. Professional data logging is recommended for larger applications. After installation, inductive loads will consume electricity more efficiently and thus demand less energy. There will be reduction in both KWH as well as Power Factor Penalty Charges. New technologies can now recycle the waste harmonic load back into usable power. Most other systems do not.
Energy companies are now charging for power factor imbalance or charging penalties if power factor ratios are below 85%. This is due to all of the unused surge energy is bouncing back to the supplier taking up valuable line bandwidth. Correcting power factor at the distribution panel can free up additional energy for building usage and benefit a building owner in multiple ways.
Why does power need correcting? The "dirty energy" coming from the grid is far too non-specific for facilities specific needs. The equipment effected most by this issue includes all inductive loads such as motors, pumps, and ballasts. Constant smaller electronic spikes and surges are inherent in raw grid energy and it will cause heat, and heat will eventually damage valuable equipment. This inefficiency is caused by a delay between when demand begins to move electrons through the circuit (voltage) and when they actually move (current). The ratio used to describe the amount of energy used, and not lost is called "Power Factor". We find that corporate energy factors often average about .75, meaning that 25% of the available energy is lost to inefficiency. Industrial facilities with larger inductive loads will often show even worse factors unless corrected. Properly sourced, sized and located Power Conditioning Equipment will eliminate the wasted energy produced for inductive loads.
This patented and specially designed technology will bring many benefits; some of the most important remain unnoticed until needed.
• 5% to15% energy reduction on inductive loads
• Eliminate energy factor penalty and demand charges
• Reduced electrical equipment and circuit board replacement
• Reduced repair and maintenance costs
• Reduce current and heat at electrical loads, reduces HVAC
• Protect equipment from surges, spikes and lightning strikes
• Reduce damaging harmonic distortion on your electrical system
The savings from power conditioning will depend on the amount and type of inductive loads within a facility and the existing power factor. The process requires a trained specialist to carefully inspect and analyze your facility and usage patterns to best determine how to bring your Power Factor to near 100%. Professional data logging is recommended for larger applications. After installation, inductive loads will consume electricity more efficiently and thus demand less energy. There will be reduction in both KWH as well as Power Factor Penalty Charges. New technologies can now recycle the waste harmonic load back into usable power. Most other systems do not.
Energy companies are now charging for power factor imbalance or charging penalties if power factor ratios are below 85%. This is due to all of the unused surge energy is bouncing back to the supplier taking up valuable line bandwidth. Correcting power factor at the distribution panel can free up additional energy for building usage and benefit a building owner in multiple ways.
Scott Milne CEO of National Energy Technologies LLC has proudly
created a full service facility conservation company focused on fast
return facility investments that reduce energy, protect health and
equipment without the need for government incentives. For more
information on this and many other fast return techniques contact info@NationalEnergyTech.com or visit our website at http://www.NationalEnergyTech.com
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