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AccuSine PFV+Electronic VAR control for solutions with poor power factor, load imbalance, flicker, and voltage instabilities

May 2015

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Why electronic VAR control?

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“Electricity is really just organized lightning.”- George Carlin

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What is happening?

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Before correction After correction

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Reliable and comprehensive electronic VAR injection

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This is what electronic VAR control is all about.Make the most of your energy

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The case for change

Many people believe optimizing power distribution systems and achieving ideal power factor is complex and costly.

However, we propose solutions that maximize the savings when balanced with the cost of the solution to obtain a reasonable Return On Investment (ROI).

Schneider Electric™ benefits

- Savings: electrical system designed for your true need

- Increased quality: better process realization

- Performance: continuous support where loads cause flicker

- Support: pre- and post-sales tools and services – all available online

- Green power: maintain reactive current balance for renewable energy farms

- Integration in smart grids: control and monitoring via intelligence

Capital expensereduction

Utility penalty reduction

Power system improvement

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Beyond efficiency – AccuSine PFV+

AccuSine™ PFV+ is a very simple and effective means to eliminate leading or lagging power factor, reduce voltage fluctuations, enhance equipment operating life, and improve system power capacity.

Reduced CAPEX expenditures

Reduced OPEX expenses

Improved business performance

Improved electricity availability

Extended equipment life Ease of service

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“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein

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Elevating our game

Electronic VAR control for very precise displacement power factor correction and mains current balancingDisplacement PF correction stops utility charges for poor PF (instant savings where penalty is charged).

Mains current balancing prevents unwanted/unplanned stoppages – maximize uptime and production scheduling.

Parallel connection allows for expansion, retrofit, and no interruption to loadsAccuSine PFV+ is installed parallel to the loads, therefore initial install or additional units may be completed while the loads are not interrupted – keeps plant operating during installs.

Touch-screen interface with communicationEasy-to-use touch screen on HMI – simple and intuitive to use. Communications via RS485/RJ45 connector is provided on HMI. Easy remote monitoring and operational control (Ethernet TCP/IP).

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Work sites

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“Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.”- Mark Twain

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Meeting demands

> Dependability > Maximize uptime> Continuity of performance> Personnel protection and safety compliance> Fast service > Digital communications> Expand existing electrical network capacity

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Meeting demands

> Remedy difficult application issues – Flicker (ultra-fast response)

> Optimize uptime (OPEX) – significantly reduce downtime

> Reduce CAPEX – optimal design of electrical system

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Meeting demands

> Insure server uptime on any power supply – UPS, generator, or utility

> Reduce utility power factor penalties – save operating costs

> Digital communications: Ethernet, modbus (RTU & TCP)

> Optimize power source performance> Correct for leading PF of new SMPS

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Meeting demands

> Maximize generator performance – increase fuel efficiency

> LV and MV electrical systems supported to maximize capacity

> Robust structure to withstand vibration> Compact design> Marine certifications (ABS, DNV, Lloyds)

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Meeting demands

> Maintain displacement PF at PCC > Provide VAR support to maintain turbine

operation during short interval field outage> Provide VAR support for utility HV network > Maximize uptime (production) of the farm> Digital communications with SCADA

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“Why is electricity so expensive these days? Why does it cost so much for something that I can make with a balloon and my hair?”- Dennis Miller

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The right tool – AccuSine PFV+Selection toolHelps users optimize their AccuSine PFV+ system to be used for any combination of displacement power factor correction or mains balancing.

Sizing toolThe program defines the amount of corrective current to be provided by AccuSine PFV+.

Installation and commissioning Provides fast integration with your systems and enables you to quickly attain maximum benefits.

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Making the right choice

Utility billsAccuSine PFV+ can provide up to unity PF (Cos f) to meet utility penalties.

AccuSine PFV+ can provide balanced mains supply for optimum electrical safety.

Site studiesSchneider Electric has a worldwide organization qualified and experienced in site studies to determine customized and precise solutions for your site.

Installation and commissioning Provides fast integration with your systems and enables you to quickly attain maximum benefits.

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