Power quality issues may be largely unseen, but they’re real
While we all reasonably expect to receive consistent, high quality power to our premises, this is only an assumption.
In truth, power quality can range considerably both under and over published power quality standards.
This can be a significant issue for asset owners and managers, as most electronic systems and machinery are calibrated to operate in Australia on 240v. Many forms of machinery have low tolerance for variation, and variable power quality causes considerable short term and long-term damage and issues.
Experienced asset managers know and read the obvious signs of variable supplied power. They see machines trip, vibrate and over-heat as they try to draw power. There can be logic faults on digital devices. In worse cases, they see machinery ignite or fail, creating unscheduled outages, maintenance, and downtime.
We’ve also observed serious issues related to variable and poor power quality, such as lift and escalator failure, and localised switchboard explosions and fire.
The business and opportunity costs for lost production can be $10,000s a day, and the total cost can be higher, when the costs of repair or replacement are factored. Insurance premiums rise with regular claims. There can be wrangles with insurers if power quality is to blame.
The identifiable issues provide a prompt to act.
But the frequent, unseen issues of poor power quality include progressive degradation of elements and insulation.
Sensibly, many businesses protect their assets and operations through power quality monitoring and power factor correction to avoid these issues.
We have taken this one step further.
Hexeis provides specialist power quality monitoring and management systems, backed up by our in-house software. This identifies and addresses common problems such as excessive harmonics and voltage sags which place strain on electronic assets.
Our system provides power quality reports, including alerts, along with actionable items to have better control over variable power quality.
This goes far beyond standard power factor correction technology. This makes the unseen, seen, and the unknown, known.
And you have the power of data. You are empowered to seek better power from your provider, while protecting your assets and maintaining business continuity, and delivery for your clients.
If you’d like to discuss any concerns about your power quality and Hexeis protection solutions please be in contact.
