Systems break down, lamps start to flash or need to be replaced frequently, systems become unpredictable or there are extra noises. This can all be caused by poor Power Quality, or the quality of the energy network, voltage and current quality.
Poor power quality can have multiple causes. The installation of new, modern electrical equipment, solar panels or LED lighting are the most common causes of poor power quality. Various new developments can load the power grid to such an extent that the required power quality is not optimal.
Poor power quality of your power supply endangers the continuity, effectiveness and safety of your electrical equipment or systems. It increases the risk of faults and ultimately damage, which is associated with high maintenance or replacement costs. The consequences of poor power quality include the ignition of cables or rapid deterioration of systems or equipment.
The improvement of Power Quality, results not only in a higher operational reliability and safety, but also in most cases to cost-savings and more sustainable energy consumption.
Power Quality can be improved in 3 different ways:
Reactive power compensation
Compensating for reactive power through the installation of fixed or switch shunt capacitors.
Harmonic filtering
The reduction of harmonic pollution through the installation of active/passive harmonic filters.
Voltage stabilisation
The prevention or reduction of voltage changes (flicker, dips, voltage unbalance).
Solutions
Measurements
It is not easy to link systems to the concept of Power Quality. A simple example: “A fluorescent light source that fails multiple times is generally simply replaced. The multiple failure of a fluorescent light source could be the result of poor power quality”. We can conduct an inventory and analysis of these kinds of unidentified problems and have calibrated measurement devices available for this. These devices enable us to make the causes visible for you, even those outside your electrical system.
Advice
Ascertaining the cause is one step, but making an analysis based on the measured data and offering a solution for this is our next step. We are able to use our many years’ experience & knowledge to define the right solution for you. This includes both technical aspects as well as the necessary commercial considerations.
Supply & Installation
Batenburg Energietechniek is unique in that we do not stop at simply giving advice. Where necessary, we follow up this extensive advice with the supply and installation of solution(s). The circle is complete when we use a 2nd data analysis to demonstrate that your Power Quality has improved.
Service, control & maintenance
To retain optimal Power Quality, the [2]specific system will need to be monitored and serviced. As supplier, we have a thorough knowledge of the components. Our fully-equipped service teams carry out periodic and necessary preventative actions and are deployed in the event of an emergency.
Result
- Good energy efficiency
- Low energy costs
- Lower maintenance costs
- Improved safety and continuity