Improving energy efficiency in critical government infrastructure.
Project Overview
The Saudi Customs Office required a targeted electrical upgrade to improve power efficiency and eliminate reactive energy losses across its facility. IPU SA was selected to design, supply, test, and commission an Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) system using Schneider Electric components. The installation not only stabilized the facility’s power quality but also ensured compliance with utility efficiency standards and reduced penalty risk for low power factor.
Clients & Partners
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Client: RAM International
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Location: Saudi Arabia
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Completion: March 2022
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Technology Partner: Schneider Electric
Products & Solutions Provided
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Schneider Electric Automatic Power Factor Corrector (APFC)
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Real-time power factor monitoring and regulation
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Capacitor banks with intelligent switching logic
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Overcurrent and harmonic protection components
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Installation, testing, and commissioning of complete PFC system
Technical Highlights
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Component |
Description |
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Power Factor Correction |
Automatic, multi-step regulation with capacitor bank modules |
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Controller |
Smart reactive energy controller with auto adjustment |
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Design |
Sized per facility load study and reactive compensation need |
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Installation |
Seamless integration into existing LV distribution system |
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Protection |
Overload and harmonic-safe configuration for panel safety |
Challenges & IPU SA Solutions
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Challenge |
IPU SA Solution |
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Low power factor triggering potential utility penalties |
Installed APFC with dynamic step regulation |
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Risk of overheating from reactive power overload |
Designed with current-limiting protection logic |
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Minimal shutdown time for implementation |
Executed rapid retrofit and activation during low-load window |
Key Outcome
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Achieved power factor improvement to >0.98
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Reduced utility penalty exposure and energy waste
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Enhanced panel safety through reactive load balancing
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Delivered within government operational standards
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Schneider-certified system commissioned with full documentation
