COVER ARTICLE
FEATURES:
• Control systems+ automation
• Hazardous areas+ safety
• Plantmaintenance, test+measurement
• Temperaturemeasurement
• Drives,motors+ switchgear
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Schneider Electric’s VarSet
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!
Enquiries: Lebohang Thokoane
+27 (0) 11 254 6400
lebohang.thokoane@schneider-electric.com
www.schneider-electric.co.za
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,
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).
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March ‘17
Electricity+Control