Vertiv Launches Active Harmonic Filters to Improve Power Quality in Industrial Applications in India
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity
solutions, announced the launch of
the Vertiv Liebert AF4, a set of active harmonic filters powered by artificial
neural network (ANN) technology, designed to address the increasing importance
of power quality in the facility electrical distribution system in India.
An increasing number of electronic components have been deployed across
manufacturing processes, and many of the electronic components can distort the
current from the source. This can affect the quality of the source voltage
waveform, impairing the operation or leading to the failure of the components.
Therefore, it is of paramount importance to improve the power quality in the
distribution system to achieve continuity of the production process
and reduce equipment maintenance cost and downtime of the production
equipment. The Liebert® AF4 is designed to efficiently address these waveform
distortions.
The Liebert AF4 leverages high-speed Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor
(IGBT) technology, connected in parallel with the load, and improves power
quality management in manufacturing/data center facility environments,
irrespective of the loading condition. Capabilities include:
- Mitigates harmonic currents
- Improves power factor
- Balances three-phase source currents
- Compensates neutral harmonic currents
The Liebert AF4’s HMI 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display is embedded
with an adaptive artificial neural networks control algorithm that enables the
best-in class dynamic response time of 100 microseconds. Operating on an
intelligent ANN-based control technique, the Liebert AF4 accurately identifies
the composition of downstream load currents, including active, reactive,
harmonics, and unbalanced components. Through precise control of IGBTs, the
Vertiv™ Liebert® AF4 effectively eliminates unwanted Harmonic components at the
load end.
“Electrical distribution power quality becomes even more crucial with
today’s industry4.0 technology-driven facilities, to ensure seamless and
uninterrupted operations. At Vertiv, we understand the evolving needs of our
customers and remain committed to supporting them with innovative and reliable
solutions”, said Vikas Srivastava – director medium/large AC
power offering (India),Vertiv. “The Liebert AF4 is a testament to our dedication to empowering
industrial environments with advanced power solutions. We will continue to
innovate our offerings to the ever-evolving business landscape and support our
customers as they navigate power-related challenges”.
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