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One Solution for Ideal Power Quality PowerOne s patented P1Advantage TM virtually eliminates harmonic distortion while simultaneously achieving an almost perfect power factor of 1 (100%). PowerOne Solutions Inc. ( PowerOne ) has the solution for two of the biggest problems facing industries today poor power quality and high electricity costs. Modern equipment and electronics create harmonics in the power system that cause poor power quality and the increased consumption of electricity. Harmonics and low power quality are present in every factory, manufacturing facility, office and commercial building, and almost every industry including the energy sector. Established in 2004 as a high efficiency transformer designer and manufacturer, PowerOne has developed the P1Advantage, the solution to fully address low power quality problems - we are the One Solution for Ideal Power Quality. 1 P a g e
HARMONICS & POWER FACTOR Harmonics and low power factor are the two most negative roadblocks to good power quality because they reduce energy efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness. Harmonics Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are electronic devices designed to control the speed of motors by changing the frequency of the supplied power. These drives along with other devices, create harmonics when converting voltage from AC to DC and can damage equipment and infrastructure by creating power distortions that affect the whole electrical system. With several billion VFDs in operation, they are a primary source of harmonics. Symptoms of Harmonics: Reduced equipment efficiency Equipment malfunctioning Power transformer fires Flickering Lights Excessive nominal current Increased electrical costs Premature breaker tripping Catastrophic failure of equipment Reduced equipment life Power Factor Power factor is the measurement of power quality and efficiency, with 100% being perfect. Low power factor means excess current is being used and power is being wasted. Typical Power Factors by Industry Breweries 76-80% Foundry 75-80% Oil Pumping 40-60% Cement 80-85% Forging 70-80% Paint Manufacturing 65-75% Chemical 65-75% Hospitals 75-80% Plastics 75-80% Coal Mining 65-80% Machine Manufacturing 60-65% Stamping 60-70% Clothing 35-60% Metal Works 65-70% Steelworks 65-80% Electroplating 65-70% Office Buildings 80-90% Textiles 65-75% Source: PHD Center Course E144(4 PHD) 2012 2 P a g e
Negative Results of Harmonics & Low Power Factor 1. Wasted Power: Utility companies around the world use power factor (kva) as the main indicator and multiplier to measure and penalize their inefficient customers. These penalties increase exponentially as a facility s power factor decreases, resulting in very high electrical costs. Harmonics and low power factor = higher kva and kw consumed 2. Additional Capital Costs: Capacitor banks are commonly used to improve power factor but are expensive to maintain and have short lifespans. Capacitor banks can even amplify harmonics and only have a maximum power factor achieved is only 93%. Active filters are often used to suppress harmonics but only have a small effect on low power factor. Active filters and 18-Pulse VFDs are very expensive to purchase, operate and maintain; the harmonic mitigation is virtually the same as the P1Advantage TM. 3. Premature Equipment Failure: With harmonics in the electrical system, power transformers become less efficient, consume more power and can start on fire; power surges can destroy VFDs; vibration and heat in motors cause premature burnout. According to Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, ISSN 2222-1727, harmonics can reduce the service life of equipment by 50%. 3 P a g e
THE COMPLETE SOLUTION: P1Advantage Our solutions are customized to meet the specific needs of your facility to provide maximum harmonic mitigation and power factor correction. The Benefit 1. Saves money on electricity costs by eliminating wasted power. 2. Inferior power quality products such as capacitor banks, active filters and 18-Pulse VFDs are unnecessary. 3. Extends the life of VFD s and other equipment by removing harmonics which prevent power transformer fires, protect equipment from power surges, eliminate overheating and vibration in motors. Savings & Warranty The power savings with the P1Advantage are typically 10% - 20% per year, and can be higher in some circumstances. PowerOne provides a pro-rated 20-year warranty and the P1Advantage has an estimated 40-year life. Return on investment over the 20-year warranty period is typically 6 to 24 months. 4 P a g e
The Technology The P1Advantage improves the power system by mitigating harmonics (THDi) caused by non-linear loads. When operated within designed parameters, THDi is typically reduced by over 80% resulting in an average THDi of less than 5%, while simultaneously correcting power factor to over 99%. The P1Advantage virtually eliminates the 5th, 7th, 11th, and 13th harmonics, and their multiples, in three phase power systems. While referred to as a filter, the P1Advantage is a passive device with advanced technology that delivers a superior performance over traditional harmonic filters. P1Advantage is ideal for any non-linear loads including varying power loads, variable frequency drives, rectifiers, motors and integration into MCC units. 5 P a g e
Summary Low power quality and high electricity costs are two significant problems facing most industries. The P1Advantage overcomes these problems by virtually eliminating harmonic distortion while simultaneously achieving an almost perfect power factor of 1 (100%). With power quality corrected, and power consumption lowered, significant electrical savings will occur. The P1Advantage is installed to: 1. Improve power quality by eliminating harmonics that are causing operational issues and damaging equipment. By eliminating harmonics, the life of equipment can be increased by up to 50%. 2. Save money by minimizing monthly power consumption through improved power quality and eliminating capital expenditures on inferior power quality products. The power savings with the P1Advantage are typically 10% - 20% per year, and total savings can be more than $500,000 over the 20-year warranty period of a single mid-sized P1Advantage. PowerOne Solutions is the One Solution for Ideal Power Quality. 6 P a g e
PowerOne Solutions Inc. Eastern Office and Manufacturing Plant: 2738 Slough Street Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 1G3 Western Office: 33771 George Ferguson Way, #276 Abbotsford, BC, V2S 2M5 T: 1-905-581-3325 F: 1-888.739.9875 Email: info@poweronesolutions.com www.poweronesolutions.com 20171211 7 P a g e