System capacity
415 kVAr
Automatic reactive power compensation for main plant circuits
Case study • Reactive power compensation
Installation of 415 kVAr compensation system with harmonic filters
Biskupice Ołoboczne – reduction of reactive power costs and grid stabilization through 415 kVAr compensation with harmonic filters.
The project included power quality analysis, selection of compensation system and integration of harmonic filters to reduce losses and improve power supply parameters.
Location
- Biskupice Ołoboczne
Compensation current
600 A
Matched to load profile of key supply lines
Harmonic filters
Active systems
Elimination of disturbances and THD improvement
Monitoring
Online 24/7
Continuous power factor control and service alarms
Case study • Reactive power compensation
Project objective
Reduction of reactive power charges and improvement of power supply quality through compensation and harmonic filtering.
Grid parameter analysis enabled selection of a compensation system that stabilizes transformer operation and protects production equipment.
Implementation area
- Biskupice Ołoboczne – main switchgear power supply, filter systems and protections
Scope of work
- Power quality analysis and measurements of reactive power and harmonics.
- Selection and configuration of 415 kVAr compensation system.
- Installation and commissioning of compensation cabinets with filters.
- Integration of protections and control logic with existing infrastructure.
- Measurements and verification tests of system operation.
- Preparation of acceptance documentation.
- Staff training and online monitoring implementation.
Case study • Reactive power compensation
Challenges and solutions
Integration with operating installation
Compensation had to be launched without disrupting production.
Nivato solution
Work was carried out in planned service windows while maintaining full safety.
Harmonic reduction
Presence of converters generated higher-order disturbances.
Nivato solution
Active harmonic filters matched to load profile were applied.
Maintaining power factor stability
Variable machine loads required dynamic compensation control.
Nivato solution
Monitoring system with automatic capacitor stage adjustment was implemented.
Case study • Reactive power compensation
Implementation results
- Reduction of reactive power charges and improved power factor.
- Reduced energy losses and transformer load relief.
- Equipment protection against harmonic disturbances.
- Full grid parameter control through real-time monitoring.
Case study • Reactive power compensation
Nivato conclusions and recommendations
Effective reactive power management requires a combination of measurements, filtering and active compensation.
- Start compensation project with power quality audit.
- Combine compensation with harmonic filters to protect equipment.
- Implement monitoring that allows response to load changes.
- Schedule regular inspections of compensation systems.
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