The world is in a period of energy transformation.
Demand for energy production from fossil fuels is on the
decline and the use of renewable energy is rising.
At the same time, energy demand keeps increasing, adding
pressure to the grid.
Companies throughout the world are struggling with power
quality events more than ever before due to this transition.
These occurrences, commonly called voltage sags, can happen
when a brief duration reduction in the voltage from the electric
Power Distribution system occurs.
The effects can be disastrous, causing extended, unplanned
downtime, increasing scrap material and even damaging
equipment.
What can be done?
The changes happening with energy production mean
manufacturers need to think about how to manage through
these events.
This is especially true in industries like semiconductor,
where sensitive equipment runs 24 hours a day and voltage sags
can have a big financial impact.
Want to learn how to ride through voltage sags and keep
your production running?
Let me introduce the DySC Dynamic Voltage sag Correction
solution from Rockwell Automation.
It's easy to install, requires little maintenance, and
effectively protects against voltage sags and short duration
outages.
We'll be using this simulator to demonstrate how the disk
overcomes voltage sags.
Using the simulator, we can create voltage sags with
variable depth and duration.
We have several different loads connected to the simulator,
including relays, contactors, and a PLC, the same equipment
that you'll find at your manufacturing plant.
The first set of tests we'll do without the disk voltage sag
corrector in circuit to test the robustness of these loads to
voltage sags.
In our first Test, we'll simulate A voltage sag with 65%
voltage remaining 78 volts on our 120 Volt nominal line.
This voltage tag will last for only 100 milliseconds.
Let's run the first simulation.
We can see that about a third of our onsite equipment tripped
110th of a second is all it takes to shut your process down.
OK, let's clear the trips and get ready for the 2nd
simulation.
We now assume that we encounter A relatively serious voltage
sag.
A voltage sag with 10% voltage remaining for 200 milliseconds.
Let's run the 2nd simulation.
As you can see, all the onsite equipment tripped abnormally due
to this serious voltage sag.
We just simulated how voltage sags of different depths and
durations can impact different equipment at a manufacturing
site.
Next, we'll add the disk dynamic voltage sag corrector and test
its capabilities.
To overcome the voltage sags previously simulated, we'll rely
on the disk for protection.
Let's turn the disk on.
Now we'll configure the first scenario again, a 65% remaining
voltage sag for 100 milliseconds.
Let's run the simulation with a voltage drop to 78 volts for 100
milliseconds.
None of the onsite equipment tripped.
Next we'll configure the serious voltage sag that reaches 10%
voltage remaining for 200 milliseconds.
Let's run the simulation with the disk protection.
There was no unexpected equipment shut down during this
harsh voltage sag.
We've just demonstrated how the disk can protect your site
against voltage sag, but there are more advantages to consider.
The disk is available from 250 watts for component level
protection, up to two megawatts for entire process line
protection.
It has a small footprint which minimizes the space needed for
installation, perfect for both Greenfield or retrofit
applications.
It uses capacitors for energy storage, so there's no need for
additional battery space and no expensive battery replacements
throughout the life of the product.
Finally, it operates at over 99% efficiency, so your process can
be protected and your company can meet its sustainability
goals.
Power quality events caused in part by the transition from
fossil fuels towards renewable energy are having a real impact
on manufacturing.
These events are occurring daily in every part of the world.
Disk Voltage seg Protection technology has been deployed
globally for over 20 years.
It is a proven solution for voltage seg protection.
Want to talk further about how to protect your facility from
disruptions like these?
Contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales
office to learn more.