ABB Power Quality Products - Power Factor Solutions

Power Factor Correction Products - Maintenance

ABB Power Quality Solutions

ABB is the world leading supplier of high-technology solutions that deliver optimised power quality for low voltage and high voltage networks by reducing harmonic disturbances and improving power factor.

ABB‘s extensive experience and leading edge technology has come together to create the Vector series of power factor correction (PFC) equipment - the latest addition to our comprehensive portfolio of power quality products.

Low Voltage Power Factor Correction Solutions

Reactive power, often referred to as “useless power”, builds up magnetic fields but does not generate useful power. Incorrect management of reactive power can give rise to losses in machinery and components as well as affecting power transmission voltages, limit the utilisation of electrical equipment and attract unnecessary extra penalty charges on electricity bills.

The Vector series includes 4 modules:

• 3 different series of free-standing floor mounted cubicles (Vector 400D, 300 and 200)
• A wall mounted enclosure (Vector 100) Vector also includes individual capacitor shelves that enable panel builders to incorporate ABB’s PFC technology within their own low voltage panels.

Standards

The Vector series fully complies with EN61921 IEC60831-1&2

Easy to Install

Vector series automatic capacitor banks are complete assemblies factory tested and ready for on site installation and commissioning.

Easy to Use

Vector equipment is simple and easy to operate thanks to the multiple automatic functions provided by the integral RVC controller.

Detuned Installations & Network Studies

The presence of harmonic currents can cause unacceptable disturbances in the supply network, and adversely affect the operation of other electrical equipment, including power factor correction capacitors.

On request, ABB’s power quality specialists will carry out a harmonic study of your network.

If harmonics are present, we can offer the Vector assembly complete with detuning reactors that prevent any risk of resonance, for maximum reliability and safety.

CLMD03

ABB’s CLMD capacitors are acknowledged worldwide as the most reliable, durable and fail-safe dry capacitors on the market today. They represent the combination of over 35 years experience in manufacturing dry capacitors with state-of-the-art technology, such as the unique patented sequential protection system.

At the heart of the Vector is the latest addition to the CLMD range - the new CLMD03 that provides all the advantages of ABB’s dry capacitor technology in a compact case, delivering high performance within a small installation footprint. The CLMD03 features an innovative approach to materials and ventilation that promotes enhanced heat dissipation - this enables it to offer up to 50 kvar in a single unit.

Total Service Approach

ABB is committed to a total power quality equipment and service approach that goes well beyond supplying just the equipment. Thanks to the unrivalled technical backup of the global ABB organization we support our customers through every step of the project, from establishing the problem, identifying the ideal solution and then installing and commissioning your power quality equipment.

For complete peace of mind, we offer a comprehensive equipment maintenance and repair service anywhere in the UK.