The
KVAR Unit is designed to provide significant savings on
electric bills, increase the life of electrical motors through
heat reduction and provide surge protection for the entire facility. Using methods employed at large industrial
complexes, now reduced to a compact unit, to reclaim and
recycle electrical energy. The application has benefits to
both the user and the supplier of electrical power.
The KVAR Unit
fine-tunes the electrical system in your office. This
fine tuning reduces heat generation, reduces amperage and
results in reduced consumption of electricity. It causes less
waste of electrical energy while increasing the life of the
inductive equipment in your office. It protects
against power surges and increases the capacity to the
electrical panel by making it run cooler. All this means extra
dollars in your pocket. All KVAR products are backed with
a comprehensive full five year factory warranty.
KVAR®
EC fine tunes the electrical system from the inductive
equipment (motors) back through the utility company’s KVA
electric meter, kilowatt hour meter (kWh) or demand meter.
This fine tuning slows down the operation of the meter,
reduces the amount of power drawn from the utility and
therefore saves on electricity consumption. The KVAR® EC
stores the reactive power to create the electromagnetic
field (EMF) around the inductive windings of a motor by
storing in its capacitors. As motors operate, reactive power
is “pulled” and“ pushed” to and from the KVAR® EC by the motor at 60
cycles/second. The KVAR® EC stores and releases what the motors need to function more efficiently. This
unique approach reduces the heat generated on the
lines and therefore reduces the strain placed on all the
electrical components so they actually will increase their
life expectancy. Electricity that is normally pushed back
through the power distribution lines is now reclaimed and
recycled by the KVAR® EC. The KVAR® EC reclaims, stores,
recycles and supplies power to all inductive loads (motors).
As you have already paid for this electricity, why waste a
percentage of your investment.
With the KVAR® EC, energy
can be stored and used when needed. This whole process is
called energy optimization.
Clients
are benefited:
through
lower power bills.
by less
heat generated in motors and appliances, which will
increase the productive life cycle
of these products.
with power
surge protection for the whole facility
Other
Benefits:
Reduces
electricity required by existing inductive loads
Enhances
capacity of existing electrical system
Eliminates
danger of harmful power surges on appliances and
sensitive electronic equipment
Reduces
harmful effects caused by electrical noise in the
electrical system
Features:
Electrical
Noise Reduction
Power
Factor Optimization
Voltage
Regulation
Specifications:
The KVAR
PFC UNIT is designed specifically for motor run applications.
They may be used on 50/60 Hertz systems.
Single
Phase/three phase
220 Volt
AC application
Withstands
surges to 480 VAC
Self-healing
metallized capacitors
Low
losses, 0.5 watt per KVAR
UL
Recognized Pressure Sensitive Interrupter
Interrupter
for maximum 10,000 amp fault currents
Discharge
system to reduce voltage to 50 volts or less within 1
minute of de-energization . Case rupture
protection: Internal pressure sensitive devices
incorporated to activate at end of life or
misapplication.
Operating
temperature range of -40° C to +90° C
Flashpoint:
+ 182 degree C to + 200 degree C
UL Listed
and CSA Approved
Values +/-
2% of rating
Hermetically
sealed aluminum case with turn plate steel cover
Phenolic
insulating bushings
Box size
6” x 6” x 4” up to 12” x 12” x12”
Operating
Life: 60,000 hours with 95% survival
General
Enclosure: NEMA 3R Indoor/Outdoor
Wire
Rating: 600 Volts, THHN or MTW or THWN or AWM, Gasoline
& Oil Resistant 11.
Waste
Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all local,
federal, and foreign regulations, Component liquid is
bio safe.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Is the
KVAR® EC tested, certified and proved?
Yes, the
KVAR® EC is UL Listed #E23980 and CSA Approved. NASA
Tested, RoHS Compliant, Cleaner & Greener
Certified and USGBC member
What is an inductive load?
Inductive
loads use magnetic fields, i.e., motors, solenoids, and
relays. If it moves, it's probably an inductive load. Some
examples of inductive motors are air conditioning units,
refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, pool
pumps, vacuum cleaners, furnace blower motors, computer
fans, ceiling fans, well pumps, etc.
What is
Power Factor?
Power factor
is the percentage of electricity that’s delivered to your business and used effectively, compared with what is
wasted. For example, a 1.0 power factor means that all the
electricity that’s being delivered to your business is being
used effectively for its purpose. However, most businesses in
America today have less than a .76 power factor. This means
that approximately 76% of the electricity that is coming
through your meter at your business that you are paying for is
being used effectively; the other 24% that you are still
paying for is being wasted by the inductive loads. So if
your building has a low power factor, the utility has to
deliver more electricity to be able to allow you to do the
same work. However, the KVAR® EC increases that Power
Factor above a .96 in most cases, thus increasing the
effective use of your electricity, reducing the amount of
electricity supplied and therefore saves you money.
Can the
KVAR® EC be installed in every business ?
Yes, as long
as you have a circuit breaker panel with breaker switches
and not the old screw in type fuses. Most businesses use
three phase. KVAR® has systems for 100, 200 and 400 amp
three phase electrical panels. All systems are approved for indoor
or outdoor installations. (Proper sizing may be the superior
method for some abnormal applications)
Will the
KVAR® EC affect any of my appliances, motors and their
normal use?
Yes, most
certainly but only in a positive way. Dirt and heat are the
natural enemies of motors, and the KVAR® EC stores and then
releases more accurately the power needed to allow the
motors to function more efficiently, and in so doing reduces
power surges, reduces the harmful effects from
electro-magnetic fields and in so-doing increases the life
expectancy of motors and appliances.
How long
will the KVAR® EC last?
With the
exceptional quality and high standard of components used,
coupled with the fact that there are no moving parts,
predicted lifespan is 25 years.
Does the
KVAR® EC offer Surge Protection?
Yes, the
KVAR® EC also protects the entire facility against power
surges, and provides a broad range of protection for
hardwired appliances. The unit protects from power line surges as well as
spikes caused by internal wiring problems, loose connections
and fluctuating demand from large motors such as appliances,
vacuum cleaners, heating and cooling equipment, etc.
Is the
KVAR® EC Unit Warranted?
Yes, 5 year
Manufacturers Warranty for full replacement, even if the
systems are affected by lighting surges.
Who should
install KVAR® EC unit?
Panel systems
are easily installed within approximately 30 minutes by a
qualified electrician, which we recommend. Each system comes
complete with installation instructions.
Can the
KVAR® EC panel units be taken with you when moving?
Yes. The unit
can be relocated to another similar panel configuration
although if the panel unit was left in place it would add a
selling benefit to the new owner because of the added energy
conservation.
How is the
environment benefited by using the KVAR® EC?
There is less
fossil fuel being used to generate power and it decreases of
dependency on foreign oil. Climate change is a Global
crisis. Planetary distress is our new reality. Energy
efficiency is a commitment worth making. You help meet the
planetary requirements and reap the financial savings.
Are there
rebates or energy credits available?
Many utility
companies, counties and states offer rebates for energy
savings. Check with them directly.
