Technical Presentation on the new

Power Saving Unit (APSS)

Introduced By Smart Vision

 Electrical Power Types
Almost all bulk electric power is generated, transported and consumed
in an alternating current (AC) network.

Elements of AC systems produce and consume two kinds of Power:

Real Power “P” (measured in watts)

It accomplishes useful work (e.g., running motors)

Reactive Power (measured in var).

supports the voltages that must be controlled for system reliability

To Simplify Things to all of us...

You can’t move the wheelbarrow

(active power delivery)

unless you lift the arms!

(reactive power)
 Power Factor
Power factor (Pf) = The cosine of
the angle between Voltage and current
signals = cos φ.

Current Power factor (Pf) = The cosine of

the angle between useful power and
Total power = cos φ = (P/S)
Motor Current
Magnetic S=Total Power (KVA)
current Q
Magnetic
Power
(KVAr)

Useful current P=Useful Power (KW)

 Why improve Power Factor?

The benefits that can be achieved by applying the suitable Power

Factor correction are:

Environmental benefit. Reduction of power consumption due to

improved energy efficiency. Reduced power consumption means less
greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel depletion by power stations

Reduction of Electricity Bills

Extra kVA available from the existing supply

Reduction of I2R losses in transformers and distribution equipment

Reduction of voltage drop in long cables

Extended equipment life – Reduced electrical burden on cables and

electrical components

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 Electricity Bill!
Penalty Equation
For a PF between 0.72----0.92, the penalty per year in L.E (Pen.) is
calculated as follows:

Pen. = KWHr per year × (0.92-average PF) × 0.5 L.E

For a PF below 0.72, the penalty per year in L.E (Pen.) is calculated
as follows:

Pen. = KWHr per year × (0.92-average PF) × 1.0 L.E

Numerical Example

For 500000 KWHr with PF 0.8, we get Pen=30000 L.E

For 500000 KWHr with PF 0.6, we get Pen=160000 L.E

 Electricity Bill!

Bonus

For a PF above 0.92, the Bonus per year in L.E is calculated as follows:

Bonus = KWHr per year × (PF-0.92) × 0.5 L.E

Numerical Example

For 500000 KWHr with PF 0.96, we get Bonus=10000 L.E

 How to improve Power Factor?

Power factor correction is achieved by the addition of capacitors

in parallel with the connected motor or lighting circuits and can
be applied at the equipment, distribution board or at the origin
of the installation.
 So, what is happening?
System with
without
Power
Power
factor
factor
correction
correction

Cosφ = (P/S) Cosθ = (P/S1)QC(VARS)

P (Watts)

φ θ
QL-QC (VARS)
S1(VA) QL(VARS)

S (VA)

Capacitors contained in most power factor correction equipment draw current that

leads the voltage, thus producing a leading power factor. If capacitors are

connected to a circuit that operates at a nominally lagging power factor, the

extent that the circuit lags is reduced proportionately.

 Now; we can say that

Power factor correction succeeded in the following:

1. Decreasing the shift between P and S, thus increasing PF

2. Decreasing the reactive power Q, thus reducing or eliminating

the penalty from the electricity bill

Power factor correction Failed in

1. Decreasing the active power “P”

 That
What was yesterday
about Today?

B-Tech
Leads a revolution and proudly introduces its new product

Power Saving Unit

APSS
 APSS
APSS relies on a new technology that uses special

capacitors, with unique specifications.

APSS Capacitors are chemically treated, such that they gain a

negative resistance

APSS
 Non APSS Capacitors
Used for PFC
Positive Resistance

Q
S

≈880 PFC
More P consumption P

APSS Capacitors
Used for PFC Negative Resistance

S Active Power Saving

Over-helping Q PFC
source
?

P
 Positive versus Negative Resistance
RLoad RLoad

+VE -VE
RCircuit RCircuit

RCircuit = +1 ohm RCircuit = -1 ohm

RLoad = 9 ohm
I=100/(9+1) = 10 Amp.
PLoad =102 × 9 = 900 watt
PCircuit= 102 × 1= 100 watt
PSource = V × I=1000 watt
RLoad = 9 ohm
I=100/(9-1)=12.5 Amp.
PLoad =12.52×9= 1406.25 watt
PCircuit=12.52×1=156.25 watt
PSource = V × I = 1250 watt

PSource = PLoad + PCircuit PSource + PCircuit = PLoad

Conclusion Conclusion

RCircuit acts as over-impeding RCircuit acts as over-helping

voltage source voltage source
 APSS
Why APSS ?
1- When used with loads supplied from an electrical network, it can
save up to 40% of the Active Power

2- When used with loads supplied from Diesel generators, it can

effectively save the amount of used fuel

3- When used with inductive loads, it can safely improve the PF, thus
eliminating any penalties and gain Bonus

4- It has much less dimensions compared with PFC units

5- It operates automatically to suit different load variations

6- It has much simple design, and needs much less maintenance

 APSS
Why APSS ?
7- Our clients no longer need to increase their input power for further
loadings, they can increase their loads up to 40 % without any
changes in the feeders.

8- PSU is being Guaranteed by B-Tech for three complete years, through

which professional maintenance and supervision is given

9- Has much competitive Price compared to the percentage saving, where

the client mostly regain his investment in about from 12 to 18
monthes

10- The usage of APSS simply reduces the end production marginal cost