How the KVAR (KEC) Works
When a motor starts, it asks the utilities transformer for power (voltage and amperage) to run. This demand for power runs through the wiring, panel box, meter and down the lines to the transformer and heats up and strains the motor and wiring. This heat (I2R losses) is called watts. The KEC, once installed, stores and releases energy to the motor it needs to function properly. This reduces heat on the wires and the motor. Reducing this heat, will lower your electric bill, increase the life of the motor and reduce the chances of fire.
The KEC increases power factor, by reducing the amount of reactive power (KEC) that the load draws from the utility company. KEC's store the reactive power (KEC) needed for the creation of the EMF within the inductive load. As the motor operates, this reactive power is "pulled" and "pushed" to and from the KEC by the motor. The amount of reactive power purchased from the utility company by power factor optimization has been greatly reduced, or eliminated.
The technology applied by the KEC reclaims, stores and supplies power to inductive motors and loads. This process provides the reactive power (KEC) required to establish the electromagnetic field (EMF) around the inductive windings of a motor, while reclaiming and recycling the power during the normal working phase. The power reclaimed and recycled by the KEC would normally be pushed back through the power distribution lines.
As a result of providing reactive power (KEC) locally, motors run cooler and more efficient. This equates to"$$$" savings and longer equipment life.
KVAR (KEC) Specifications
Single Phase / Three phase
- 220 Volt AC application
- Withstands surges to 480 VAC
- Self-healing metallized capacitors
- Low losses, 0.5 watt per KEC
- 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.
- Utilizes Self-Healing Low Loss Capacitors
- 20 Year Design Life
- Surge Suppression - 2000 Joules
- Typical Protection For : Electrical Storms, Lightning Activity and Power Utility Spikes
- Let Through Voltage - 150V line-to-neutral
- Load Rating - 20A
- Six-Way Electrical Protection
- EMI / RFI Noise Reduction 0-40dB
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*Savings on energy will vary by location, amount of inductive equipment, line losses, and how your electric company bills you. Talk to a representative or your authorized distributors for more information.
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