Applications for Voltage Correction

Sags, Surges & Outages

Voltage fluctuations and outages impact equipment, causing sags and surges that lead to damage and frequent replacements of PLC boards and control systems. These deviations also prompt shutdowns for maintenance and equipment resets.

Utility Power Grid Problems

Most of the power anomalies that are delivered to a facility from the utility side are derived from the transmission process. The utility provider always measures it’s voltage at the point of transmission.

Power Factor Correction

A low power factor can cause many issues including penalties from your utility provider, higher demand use charges, and decreased capacity in your electrical and breaker distribution system.

Harmonics Reduction

Harmonics in power systems arise from non-linear loads, including semiconductor devices like transistors, IGBTs, MOSFETS, and diodes causing voltage distortion. Additionally, common office equipment, such as computers, printers, fluorescent lighting, battery chargers, and variable-speed drives, also contribute to harmonic generation.

On-Site Equipment Malfunction

Power issues downstream from the utility service entrance can cause fluctuations in voltage, often unnoticed by the naked eye. Equipment cycling on and off can lead to variable phases and dynamic loads, resulting in potential damage and wear.