PFCU. Power factor correction unit
The main purpose of PFCU is to reduce energy losses. This is especially important at industrial facilities - oil processing complexes, gas production equipment, petrochemical production and other production industries. The equipment of the group of companies “Teplovye sistemy Llc” is regularly used at the facilities of the oil and gas industry.
The products we assemble are a wide range of ready-made solutions for power factor correction. These simple and easy-to-use units are a modern and flexible solution for immediately increasing the productivity and efficiency of any industrial or production enterprise, thanks to the ability to compensate for power, including harmonic distortions in the network.
The absence of structural difficulties and, as a result, the simplicity and speed of a unit make it possible to compensate power factor in the work process with great accuracy.
The process of the power factor compensation from electricity consumers to a current source is carried out by connecting the required number of capacitors to the network. Therefore, during operation, the PFCU should be installed as close as possible to the devices that generate reactive power and transmit it to the network.
Thanks to this, the power factor of industrial plants is always at an optimal level, due to which high efficiency is achieved and electricity costs are significantly reduced.
Design features of PFCU
The price of PFCU is highly dependent on its composition. In the standard version PFCU includes:
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Condensers
Fuse fastenings
Reactors
Regulator
Contactors
With the help of load-bearing profiles and mounting boards, this equipment is installed in an electrical cabinet with a high degree of protection (IP20 - IP55). In order to improve the safety of operation of the power factor correction unit, the control of the device, including switches and regulators, is placed and mounted on the door.
In our products we use components only from reliable manufacturers. These are both, foreign partners - ABB, Schneider Electric, and domestic. For example, KEAZ is a Russian developer and manufacturer of reliable electrical equipment. This allows us to provide reliable protection for electrical distribution systems of industrial enterprises, factories and other complex facilities.
Advantages of PFCU operation
In the course of operation, for various reasons, the capacitors included in the unit may be damaged. For example, as a result of a short circuit or voltage drops. An important advantage of the design is the ability to inspect and replace failed capacitors without disconnecting other parts of the unit, if there are several of them. This ensures constant and safe operation of the device even in special application conditions (for example, in explosive areas) and the main function of the unit is fulfilled: reducing current consumption and reducing electricity costs.
Condenser units by "Teplovye Sistemy" are designed for maximum convenience and efficiency, all the necessary functions and capabilities are already included in them. A wide selection of ready-made solutions and the possibility of individual PFCU configurations. They have a number of undeniable advantages:
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Certified in accordance with IEC/EN 61439-1 & 2, IEC 61921
Designed for a wide range of voltages 230V:-400V-415V-690V (50Hz)
Allow work in a wide range of capacities for both wall and floor cabinets
Built-in automatic compensation
Built-in temperature sensors
The units are protected by an input circuit breaker
Cable entry is possible both from above and from below
There is protection against touching current-carrying parts when the door is open
Degree of dust and moisture protection from ip21- to ip54
Have protection against mechanical damage.
