Electricity + Control March 2017

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FEATURES: • Control systems+ automation • Hazardous areas+ safety • Plantmaintenance, test+measurement

• Temperaturemeasurement • Drives,motors+ switchgear

Schneider Electric’s VarSet The answer to efficient Power Factor Correction and Reactive Power Compensation S chneider Electric’s range of VarSet Low Voltage (LV) Capacitor Banks form part of the company’s Power Factor Correction (PFC) solutions that modify and control the reactive power,

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These include reduced capital expenses of up to 30% owing to opti- mised electrical system capacity. Further ROIs include the reduction in losses of transformers and conductors and optimised energy consumption which helps in reducing CO 2 emissions. The VerSet De-tuned Automatic Capacitor Banks form part of an anti-resonant PFC system that help in providing PFC in electrical distribution networks where moderate harmonic content exists. Schneider’s VarSet Standard Automatic LV Capacitator Banks are ideally suited for PFC in applications where plant loading is con- stantly changing. This makes it flexible and effective reactive power compensation system in low-voltage networks where current and voltage harmonic distortion levels are minimal. Forming part of Schneider’s PFC and Improvement is also the VarSet Fixed PFC Capacitator which is ideally suited for application where the load does not change. The Fixed Correction Capacitator is also ideal for situations where the capacitor is switched with the load, such as the load side of a motor starter. VarSet provides the features and capabilities needed for Power Factor Correction and Improvement. Users can select froma full range of standard, pre-configured capacitor banks, or alternatively build a custom solution by mixing available options to fulfil their unique requirements. Schneider Electric’s VarSet range of LV Capacitor Banks are fully type tested in compliance with IEC/EN 61439-1 and 2; and IEC 61921 standards. Schneider Electric continues developing solutions aimed at help- ing facilities improve efficiency and productivity by holding the value of Innovation At Every Level to ensure that Life Is On!

and reduce overall kVA demand. To mitigate problems such as higher utility bills, low power fac- tor and harmonic distortion Schneider’s PFC solutions can assist in lowering utility power bills by 5 to 10%. These solutions ensure the efficient measurement of how effectively an electrical current is be- ing converted into useful work output, therefore, assisting facilities reduce their utility power bills. Schneider’s complete range of VarSet Easy LV Capacitor Banks for fixed and automatic compensation assist in balancing for reactive power and harmonic distortion. This provides for an easy and efficient solution to quickly maintain a facility’s Power Factor (PF) at an ideal level for maximum system efficiency. As a result of PFC and Reactive Power Compensation solutions, facilities in the retail and healthcare space, office buildings, hotels, pumping stations, small packaging as well as small industrial facilities can benefit from tangible Return On Investments (ROIs).

Enquiries: Lebohang Thokoane +27 (0) 11 254 6400 lebohang.thokoane@schneider-electric.com www.schneider-electric.co.za

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