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Active Power Saving

System
(APSS)

Technical Description of the Power Saving Panel

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Introduction
With the world growth and development, the problem of limited power became
apparent. Limited energy became one of the main problems that scientists, engineers,
and institutions worldwide worked to overcome.
As it is known, electrical consumption operates mainly on Alternating Current (AC).

All equipment that operate on AC currents consume

two types of power:
a. Active Power –measured by KW
In Reactive
b. the finalPower –measured
decades on theby20th
Kvarcentury, we were
introduced to Power Factor Correction technologies
(PFC) that function by adding capacitor banks relative
to the load requirements which add to the load a
reactive current that is supplied by the source, leading
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Introduction
Today, Basant Technologies presents the latest
breakthrough in power saving systems, the APSS
(Active Power Saving System).
Ø APSS is the result of 15 years research and
development in the field of energy saving.

Ø When applied to an electrical network, APSS

reduces the amount of consumed active power and
hence the operational cost of fuel and equipment.

Ø APSS solves common network problems as

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Common Electrical Network
Problems APSS
Contracted electricity bills, or
the
cost of power production (Fuel,
Equipment usage etc.) , where
applicable
The inefficiency of the Power
Factor Correction Panels
The presences of Harmonics
which adds losses and causes
problems in the network
The unbalance of loads that
leads to the increase of the
current that goes through the
neutral cable
Voltage drops and
instabilities
provides a saving between 20% and 40% of
the consumed active power without affecting the load,
rendering a saving of the same percentage on energy
subscription/ production costs.
APSS achieves the best power factor relative to the
load without additional modifications.
APSS treats in most applications the harmonics without
adding additional components to the network.
APSS balances the network loads and provides efficient
load‐sharing, therefore minimizing the current going
through the neutral cable
APSS acts to a good extent as a voltage stabilizer
which minimizes the occurrence of irregular voltage
drops or increases.
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APSS PANEL ‐ Concept of Operation

The (APSS) unit uses

Current (I)
Negative
Negative
components that go through differential
differential
resistance
resistance region
region

ionic treatment with a

combination of special materials
creating super‐conductivity with
a negative resistance, which act
as a current source in the
network , allowing us to add the Voltage
Voltage (V)
(V)
current component in the
direction of the active current
A
and‘VI’another
curve with
one ainnegative differential resistance region
the direction
of the reactive current,
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WHAT IS APSS?

APSS is an internationally renowned state of art in energy saving and power

conditioning system, with proven performance and satisfied customers in many
countries worldwide.

APSS is the only integrated modular system in the world specifically custom
engineered to effectively and economically optimize power quality with guaranteed
electric saving of up to 40%, and nominal payback of less than two years without any
disruption to equipment or machinery.

APSS is versatile and is available in different sizes based on your facility

requirements.

APSS multistage system is triple protected with each stage independently

monitored, protected and activated, resulting in simultaneous addressing of
multiples and functions. This eliminates the need to purchase a number of different
devices to correct each anomaly.

APSS is a designed system which works in conjunction with sophisticated automation

equipment.  
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Testimonials "Installing APSS System"

The cable losses are proportional to the square of the current

value (this squared value is added to the counters readings of
the KW. hr), i.e.: reducing the consumed current by 20%
reduces significantly the cable losses. General compensation
could be applied for a group of loads or a complete network by
This
installing theapplication
system on the mainis feeders' bus bars as long as
the network is stable.when
recommended the
loads of the network are not
stable or are allocated away
from each other. Basant
Tech carries a site
inspection and loads studies
then recommends the best
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HOW DOES THE APSS SYSTEM WORK ?

We are all aware that energy saving through power

factor Improvement mainly depends on Installing
capacitors that adds current on load Increase and
hence decreasing current from source. There are
three possibilities for current added through
capacitors:
1. Capacitors that are not equipped with any Internal
resistance; In this case It adds to the reactive current
without any Increase In active current. (This kind of
device Is not available In the market)
2. Capacitors that are equipped with internal resistance
and mainly function to decrease reactive current
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What are the benefits of APSS?

Reduce 20% to 40% of electricity consumption

Reduce electrical current at your firm

Immediate results on your first month electricity

bill
Tested by multinational firms in Europe and
Middle
Rapid East on investment
return
One unit will work on whole circuit at your firm

Suitable for . . .

Shopping mall Apartments Restaurants Offices Factories

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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)

omplishes useful work (e.g., running motors)

Reactive Power
(measured
supports the voltages that must be controlled in var).
for system
reliability
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Power Factor

Power factor (Pf) = The cosine of

he angle between Voltage and current
ignals = cos φ.
e
l t ag
Vo

φ Power factor (Pf) =

cos φ = ( P / S )
Current

Motor Current
Magnetic
current
S=Total Power (KVA) Q Magnetic
Power
(KVAr)
(Reactive
φ φ Power)

P=Useful Power (KW)

Useful current
(Active Power)
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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
 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.
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APSS relies on a new Technology that uses special capacitors, with unique specifications.

APSS Capacitors are chemically treated, such that they gain

negative resistance

PSU
 So, what is happening?
System with Power factor correction

Cosθ = (P/S1)

Cosφ = (P/S)
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.
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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

and providing more free circuit

 Positive versus Negative Resistance
RLoad RLoad

+VE -VE
RCircuit RCircuit
RCircuit = -1 ohm
RCircuit = +1 ohm RLoad = 9 ohm
RLoad = 9 ohm I=100/(9-1)=12.5 Amp.
I=100/(9+1) = 10 Amp. PLoad =12.52×9= 1406.25
PLoad =102 × 9 = 900 watt watt
PCircuit= 102 × 1= 100 watt PCircuit=12.52×1=156.25
PSource = V × I=1000 watt watt
PSource = PLoad + PCircuit PSource = V × I = 1250
watt
Conclusion PSource + PCircuit = PLoad
RCircuit acts as over-impeding
Conclusion
voltage source RCircuit acts as over-helping
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