Reactive Energy Management - Low Voltage components

Reactive energy management

In electrical networks, reactive energy results in increased line currents for a given
active energy transmitted to loads.
The main consequences are:
• Need for oversizing of transmission and distribution networks by utilities,
• Increased voltage drops and sags along the distribution lines,
• Additional power losses.
This results in increased electricity bills for industrial customers because of:
• Penalties applied by most utilities on reactive energy,
• Increased overall kVA demand,
• Increased energy consumption within the installations.
Reactive energy management aims to optimize your electrical installation by
reducing energy consumption, and to improve power availability.
Total CO2 emissions are also reduced.
Utility power bills are typically reduced by 5 % to 10 %.

Quality and reliability

• Continuity of service thanks to the high performance and long life expectancy
of capacitors.
• 100% testing in manufacturing plant.
• Design and engineering with the highest international standards.
Safety
• Tested safety features integrated on each phase.
• Over-pressure system for safe disconnection at the end of life.
• All materials and components are free of PCB pollutants.
Efficiency and productivity
• Product development including innovation in ergonomics and ease
of installation and connection.
• Specially designed components to save time on installation and maintenance.
• All components and solutions available through a network
of distributors and partners in more than 100 countries.

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A major strength

In each of its units, Schneider Electric has an operating organization whose main
role is to verify quality and ensure compliance with standards. This procedure is:
• uniform for all departments;
• recognized by numerous customers and official organizations.
But, above all, its strict application has made it possible to obtain the recognition
of independent organizations.
The quality system for design and manufacturing is certified in compliance
with the requirements of the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance model.

Stringent, systematic controls

During its manufacture, each equipment item undergoes systematic routine tests
to verify its quality and compliance:
• measurement of operating capacity and tolerances;
• measurement of losses;
• dielectric testing;
• checks on safety and locking systems;
• checks on low-voltage components;
• verification of compliance with drawings and diagrams.
The results obtained are recorded and initialled by the Quality Control
Department on the specific test certificate for each device.


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