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- Voltage Flicker & Fluctuations: The rapidly changing arc creates large, fast voltage dips and rises (flicker) that disrupt the power grid and other loads.
- Low Power Factor: EAFs are highly inductive, demanding significant reactive power, which lowers the system's power factor.
- Harmonics: The non-linear nature of the arc also generates harmful harmonic currents.Â
How it works (Key Devices)Â
- Static Var Compensator (SVC): Uses thyristor-controlled reactors (TCRs) and fixed capacitors. Provides fast control (20-40ms) for flicker, but slower than STATCOMs.
- STATCOM (SVG): Uses power electronics (VSC) for very fast (under 5ms) injection/absorption, excellent for both flicker and power factor.
- Harmonic Filters: Passive (fixed capacitors/reactors) or active filters to eliminate specific harmonic frequencies.
- Hybrid Systems: Often combine SVC/STATCOM with fixed elements (capacitors/filters) for cost-effectiveness and comprehensive power quality improvement.Â
Compensation StrategyÂ
- Monitor & Predict: Calculate required VArs rapidly (sometimes predicting half-cycle ahead) to track the EAF's behavior.
- Inject/Absorb: Quickly injects VArs (with capacitors/STATCOM) or absorbs them (with reactors/TCRs) to maintain voltage and power factor.
- Filter Harmonics: Uses filters to trap unwanted harmonic currents.Â
BenefitsÂ
- Increased production capacity and reduced energy losses.
- Compliance with grid codes and regulations.
- Improved power quality for the entire industrial facility and grid.Â
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