Static Var Generators - May the Force Be with You
They sound a bit science fiction, a bit “beam me up Scotty”.
If you’re imagining a futuristic energy weapon, you’re not far off.
Static Var Generators (SVGs) are one of the most advanced solutions available for improving power quality, minimising energy waste and saving costs.
A Powerhouse of Reactive Energy Compensation
Static Var Generators are instantaneous power compensation solutions, addressing issues related to poor power factor, voltage regulation and reactive power demand.
Modern electrical systems with numerous electronic loads require responsive solutions. When a load is generating inductive or capacitive current, causing the current to lag or lead the voltage, the power distribution system becomes inefficient. This can occur when your equipment demands more reactive power than your power source can smoothly provide.
A Static Var Generator steps in to inject a counter-current to balance reactive power, effectively keeping your system stable, efficient and cost-effective.
Why Static Var Generators Are Cutting Edge
Static Var Generators are powerhouses of efficiency. Here’s what sets them apart:
- Rapid Response: With a lightning-fast response time of under 10 milliseconds, SVGs counteract voltage fluctuations and flickers with exceptional speed.
- Energy Efficiency: Consuming very little power themselves, SVGs lead to significant energy savings and a quicker return on investment.
- Versatile Applications: Proven indispensable in renewable energy integration, industrial power systems and smart grids.
- Low Maintenance: Requiring minimal ongoing maintenance, SVGs free up resources.
- Scalable and Customisable: These high performing, cost effective modular systems are compact, flexible and tailored to your needs. They expand in capacity as required, freeing up electrical networks for increased production and infrastructure growth without costly upgrades.
- Industry Compliance: SVGs ensure adherence to power quality standards, keeping systems compliant and efficient.
How Do Static Var Generators Stack Up?
Unlike traditional Power Factor Correction systems, SVGs don’t use capacitors and reactors. What sets them apart is their real-time, dynamic reactive power control. SVGs adjust the current source to match the phase angle of current and voltage, achieving a near-perfect power factor of 1, or “unity.”
A unity power factor equals efficient power usage – reducing demand charges, lowering electricity bills, and extending equipment lifespan.
Static Var Generators vs Other Power Quality Solutions
SVGs are versatile enough to handle tasks typically assigned to more expensive solutions like STATCOMs or Active Harmonic Filters on LV networks. However, SVGs cannot match the harmonic mitigation capabilities of an Active Harmonic Filter.
Instead, SVGs are designed for continuous Power Factor Correction and three-phase load balance, making them a fast, efficient solution for businesses looking to streamline power quality without overcomplicating systems.
Advanced Technology
With advances in control strategies, converter topologies and communication interfaces, Static Var Generators are becoming more efficient, adaptable and cost effective.
The Quality Energy Advantage
At Quality Energy, every Static Var Generator is crafted to meet the unique needs of our clients, both nationally and internationally. We design and build our Static Var Generators to Australian Standards, customising each unit to tackle specific power quality challenges. We also provide installation, commissioning and on call servicing and maintenance.
Our Static Var Generators feature:
- Three-level topology
- Ultra-compact modular design
- Fast-switching frequency of 25.6kHz
- Low power consumption (≤2.5%)
- Leading dissipation technology
- Continuous Power Factor Correction
- Precise Power Factor maintenance at unity power factor -1.0 ≤ Cos Φ ≤ 1.0 (keeping power factor efficient and balanced, reducing waste and costs)
- Capacitive and inductive control
- No over or under-compensation
- Hybrid Power Factor Correction/Active Harmonic Filtration
- Three-phase load balance
- Low noise
Ready To Power Up?
With our Static Var Generators, the force is definitely on your side!
For over 35 years, Quality Energy have provided, manufactured and installed power quality, energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions both nationally and internationally. Our mission is to help businesses, and our partners' clients, combat rising energy costs and inconsistent, unreliable power supplies.
Give us a call on 1800 736 374 and ask for Luke (Skywalker!) or send us an email to discuss your power quality, energy efficiency or renewable energy project.
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