ACTIVECOMP™ Real-Time Power Factor Correction (RTPFC) System is a State of the Art Real-Time Thyristor Switched Power Factor (P.F.) and Harmonic Filtration System
Trusted for over 20 years, the ACTIVECOMP™ Real-time Power Factor Correction (RTPFC) System is renowned for its reliability and proven success across industries such as automobile, steel, textile, pharmaceutical, and IT.
The ACTIVECOMP™ Real-time Power Factor Correction (RTPFC) System is engineered for power factor correction and harmonic filtration in industrial environments with fast dynamic or fluctuating loads.
System Configurations
- Balanced: Designed for networks with three-phase balanced loads.
- Unbalanced (UB): Suitable for networks with a high density of single-phase loads, such as robotic welding in automobile plants.
- Hybrid: Ideal for networks containing both balanced and unbalanced loads. The unbalanced configuration compensates for either phase-to-phase or phase-to-neutral loads.
Technical Features
ACTIVECOMP™ is offered in standard configurations with detuning reactors of 5.67%, 7%, 12.5%, or 14%. The system includes a Dual PF Mode, allowing correction of the power factor for both grid and generator supplies.
Special Applications
For networks with high harmonic content or requiring specific tuning frequencies, the ACTIVECOMP™ Tuned System is recommended for enhanced harmonic mitigation.
Features of ACTIVECOMP™ RTPFC
- Fast Real-time switching of capacitor banks within 1 cycle (<20ms)
- Controls leading and lagging Power Factor by switching the capacitors and the shunt reactors
- Transient-free switching which is crucial for mission critical applications having high density of sensitive and power electronic loads
- Simultaneous switching of multiple banks, offering a quicker and an optimized PF correction
- Smart control with zero crossover technology
- Suitable for use on both Utility ang Genset Supply with Dual PF mode
- Additional systems (KVAr) can be conveniently added to the existing system using Master-Slave configurations
- Very low losses resulting in low operational cost
- Fast and accurate compensation even in the presence of moderate to high harmonics
- Designed for operating in extreme environmental and network conditions
- Reduces maintenance cost by increasing the lifetime of the capacitors, critical equipment and switching components
- Reduces utility bills by lowering the specific energy consumptions
- Has a long-lasting and trouble free lifecycle
- Inbuilt Equipment Health Monitoring (EHM) System capable of continuously monitoring the critical parameters of the system
Applications of ACTIVECOMP™ RTPFC
- Welding Machines/Automobile
- Industries with fast variable loads like Steel, Textile, Rubber, Paper/Plastic, Cements, Pharma and FMCG
- Data Centers/IT Buildings/Injection Moulding Machines
- Office Buildings/Hospitals/Commercial Buildings
- Presses/Lifts/Elevators
- Robot/Wind Energy Production
- Metro/Railways/Airports/Stadiums
- Port/Crane/Mixing Machines
Available in two configurations
ACTIVECOMP™ Thyristor Switching Module
High Switching Speed
The ACTIVECOMP™ Thyristor Module features rapid switching capabilities, allowing capacitors to be turned “ON” and “OFF” in real-time.
Solid State Reliability
The modules utilize solid state switching elements, enabling dependable, high-speed, and transient-free operation.
Voltage Resistance
With a peak inverse voltage (PIV) of 2200V AC, the modules demonstrate strong resistance to network transients.
Thermal Management
Integrated high-speed fans provide effective cooling, while high temperature protection ensures safe operation.
Superior Performance
By selecting high-rated devices and optimizing thermal design, these modules deliver performance that surpasses other switches available in the market.
Features of ACTIVECOMP™ Controller
- Backlit graphics 128×80 pixel LCD display which shows harmonic spectrum and different waveforms
- Inbuilt load manager function with wide range of voltage measurement from 100 to 750 V
- 3 CT current sensing for optimal and accurate performance of ACTIVECOMP™ system
- Option for 5A and 1A both secondary CT current sensing
- Dual Power factor setting for DG and Mains.
- Front optical port for communication offers connectivity without opening the panel doors.
- Master slave function for easy addition of any nos. of Stages / banks in future controlled from master controller
- Optional GSM/GPRS modem modules for email / monitoring functions
- SMS sending on alarm conditions
Capacitor Banks
Super Heavy Cylindrical type DUCA Power series Capacitor Banks from M/s Ducati Energia s.p.a, Italy are installed as standard in all the ACTIVECOMP™ Systems. The capacitors have rated voltage of 525V or 690V as per the network voltage or the application.
Harmonic Block Reactor
Material Quality and Manufacturing
- Constructed using high-quality materials to ensure durability and performance.
- Manufactured under stringent quality control protocols for consistent reliability.
Design Advantages
- Low Temperature Rise: Engineered to operate efficiently with minimal heat build-up, even under harsh ambient conditions.
- Reduced Flux Density: Designed for lower flux density to enhance overall system longevity and stability.
- Overload Resilience: Capable of withstanding extreme harmonic overloads, supporting very high THD-I (Total Harmonic Distortion-Current) and THD-V (Total Harmonic Distortion-Voltage) values.
Winding and Cooling
- Incorporates single-layer strip winding, optimizing both electrical and thermal characteristics.
- Equipped with well-designed air channels that promote effective cooling and maintain a low temperature rise during operation.
Engineered for Reliability in Demanding Environments
Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Description |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Design | Standardized bolted Modular Sheet Steel Enclosure-Non compartmentalized. Compartmentalized on request |
| Enclosure Finish | Epoxy Powder Coated, in grey (RAL 7035) structure finish |
| Rated Design Voltage | 440V, 50Hz, 3 Phase 3 Wire (Design available for 380V, 400V, 415V, 480V, 690V, 750V – 50/60Hz) |
| Output Rating | 100 KVAr to 2000 KVAR Other output ratings, switching combination or design voltages are available upon request |
| Duty | Continuous |
| Capacitors | DUCA POWER Super Heavy Duty series used are rated at 525V, 690V and 800V, 50/60Hz as per network voltage |
| Reactors | H-Class, Single layer Wound 200% Linearity (Cu. / AL. ) of 5.67% , 7% or 14% |
| Switching | Heavy Duty, 2200 PIV with 4 inch High speed axial flow fan |
| Modular Controller | 3 Phase, 3 CT Input, 1A / 5A with inbuilt Power Quality and Load Manager |
| Incoming / Outgoing | MCCB / ACB as incomer and HRC Fuses for backup protection (other combinations for backup / incomer on request) |
| Ambient Temperature | 50°C max. |
| Protection Class | IP 40 (Other IP ratings on request) |
