Existing
power factor correction equipment is often found not to be operating
correctly and in some cases has failed completely. This means potential savings
are lost.
All capacitors have a finite life. With the older capacitors this was often over 20 years but when failure occurs, no apparent warning is given. In fact, contactors operate and indicator lights will still switch on and off, but the capacitors are not in operation.
Most modern capacitors incorporate fail-safe protection mechanisms which quietly disconnect them, so
once again failure goes undetected.
Many companies in today's competitive marketplace find themselves with a much slimmer maintenance department. Consequently, routine inspection and maintenance of Power Factor Correction equipment is often undertaken infrequently or not at all again resulting in loss of savings,
supply under-capacity, or even total unit failure.
Modern networks are
frequently subjected to adverse system transients and harmonics which makes
regular maintenance of Power Factor Correction even more essential. This is
particularly true of environments where variable speed drives are in use,
such as printers.
The Solution
Procuro are able
to offer a low cost nationwide inspection and maintenance service. This is
usually offered as a maintenance contract, whereby our engineer will visit
on an annual basis, but it can also be provided on an individual basis.
Written quotations can be provided upon request.
The service we provide is efficient, technically competent and includes a power factor survey and report after each visit.
Call the Service Helpline: 07092 390452
