Food Processing
PSPQ’s HUB Trailer parked outside the mail plant electrical connection of power intake lines to prove their electrical system through Harmonic Filtering
Crider Foods
We conducted an assessment of the oven control panel at the Cook Plant, which includes a non-filtered 175 kVAR Powerhouse capacitor bank. This Unit was working in January, and is now only sustaining 70% functionality. This is likely due to the effects of Hurricane Helene causing power fluctuations.
With the Powerhouse unit off, the kVAR reading was 240. With the unit on, the kVAR reading dropped to 118, indicating the unit is only producing 122 kVAR of its 175 kVAR rating. This reflects a 30% loss of capacity.
Crider Foods
Processing
Capacitors should be replaced once they reach a 20% loss in capacity, making replacement for this unit overdue.
Considering the nearby Powerhouse unit has already failed completely, this additional loss further impacts the system’s overall performance.
Improved Electrical
Performance
Replace the two existing Powerhouse units with one custom-built Pro Series Power Quality Harmonically Filtered unit. This consolidated solution will feed both MCCs from a single cabinet, reducing build costs and improving system efficiency.
These recommendations will enhance power quality, reduce equipment strain, minimize maintenance and downtime, and improve real-time monitoring for proactive issue resolution.
A winning combination solution that is built for the future
We ensured that units are promptly put back into service after being turned off for any reason to maintain system efficiency and prevent unnecessary downtime. This recent upgrade dodged a significant power loos and improved the overall plant operations greatly.
These units are operating as intended, and no further action is required at this time.
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