We recently completed a multi-faceted project at a large plastic recycling plant in Cape Town. The project included the rebuild and upgrade of the existing power factor correction system, replacement of the main distribution panel and circuit breakers, and an electricity tariff change. The customer has been using Powerstar’s online measurement system for years, and through the[…]
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Power factor is a great area where you can potentially save on your electricity costs. These before and after pictures will show the immediate results after the power factor correction unit has been installed. We also repair existing power factor units as well as handle surveys and maintenance on existing systems. The picture below clearly[…]
Increase network capacity and reduce access charges at Dynamic Plastics
BLOG POSTS, Power Factor Nov 07, 2017
When moving to their new premises, Dynamic Plastics decided to install power factor correction based on initial measurement data gathered with the Power-Star energy intelligence platform. The data showed several things: The power factor on site was low The network capacity was less than expected The new billing system used Network Access Charges as part[…]
As part of our long-standing relationship throughout the Pioneer Foods group, measure all of the Bokomo Foods sites. Following an annual review of metering data from the energy intelligence platform, a power factor opportunity was identified at Bokomo Savoury Foods in Johannesburg: Figure 1. Screen capture from our energy intelligence platform showing power and demand[…]