As an installation manager at a water board, you bear a huge responsibility. Whether treating wastewater at a WWTP or keeping the polder dry via strategic pumping stations, the electrical installation is the beating heart of your operation. But in a world of increasing electrification, the integration of solar energy and the mass deployment of variable speed drives, voltage quality is under pressure.
Grid contamination is an invisible threat that can lead to unplanned downtime, overheating of transformers and premature wear and tear on valuable assets. HyTEPS helps water boards reduce these risks. We do not offer band-aids, but a clear diagnosis and sustainable improvement of your installation.
The electrical infrastructure of water boards has changed dramatically in recent years. Where previously simple pumping systems were switched directly to the grid, we now use advanced variable speed drives to optimise processes and save energy. While this increases efficiency, it also introduces harmonic contamination into the system.
When Power Quality is not optimal, phenomena arise that directly compromise operational reliability. Think of reactive power taking up valuable transmission capacity - a critical issue now that grid congestion hinders plant expansion. Or consider resonances created by the interaction between long cables and capacitor banks.
Our approach always starts with analysing the facts. Through a proactive approach and in-depth diagnosis, we map the health of your installation. We look beyond the symptoms; we look for the source of contamination to ensure the security and continuity of your critical processes.
To measure is to know, but to analyse is to understand. We carry out detailed measurements to assess power and voltage quality according to applicable standards. This forms the basis for a proactive approach to prevent failures before they occur.
The safety of your employees is priority number one. We perform arc calculations and simulations to identify risks in switching operations. This allows you to meet the strictest safety requirements and protect your staff from the devastating effects of an arc.
Power quality is not a snapshot in time. With our monitoring solutions, we record every incident. This enables you to recognise trends and intervene immediately in case of anomalies in the installation.
Do you suffer from harmonic contamination? Our active filters eliminate contamination at source. This results in reduced load on your transformers, less energy loss and avoidance of blind current penalties.
A water board's electrical installation is not a static asset. With the increase in decentralised generation (solar parks on treatment sites) and the intensification of pumping during extreme precipitation, the load is constantly changing. A proactive approach offers you the following assurances:
Through targeted measurements and active filtering, HyTEPS eliminated grid contamination and blind current penalties at Mauser Packaging Solutions . This immediately provided 500 amps of extra capacity, allowing production to scale up safely without investing in a heavier grid connection .
Hospital Rivierenland ensures safe care by working with HyTEPS to eliminate harmonic contamination in the installation. The deployment of Active Harmonic Filters now guarantees optimum Power Quality and maximum operational reliability.
Thialf was struggling with unexplained failure of critical variable speed drives. HyTEPS implemented Active Harmonic Filters, which successfully reduced the harmonic pollution (THDu) present to below 4%. Supplemented by permanent monitoring, this now ensures an extremely stable and reliable installation.
HyTEPS eliminated years of cable insulation damage on the Bumblebee due to a hidden ground loop in the complex offshore installation through a focused Power Quality. This proactive approach restores operational continuity and provides Allseas with the maximum reliability their operation requires.
HyTEPS solved the failure of air compressors at Mannesmann by immediately eliminating harmful harmonic contamination. With active filtering and continuous monitoring, precision tube production is now fully stabilised.
HyTEPS ensures the operational reliability of Zentrys through targeted arc scanning and selectivity testing. With digital simulations, we eliminate invisible risks for maximum continuity and a safe working environment.
To prevent downtime at the new 5MW plant, HyTEPS preventively implemented two Active Harmonic Filters. This assures ARN Recycling of a stable energy network and maximum business continuity.
By deploying a 300 kVA capacitor bank, HyTEPS stopped monthly reactive power penalties at VDL Parree. This intervention increased efficiency and created additional capacity immediately, so the investment paid for itself within a year.
By tackling unexplained outages with high-end monitoring, HyTEPS ensured continuity at Nyrstar. Real-time insight into Power Quality now prevents unnecessary downtime.
Sappi Maastricht eliminated costly production downtime by targeting harmful harmonics with a Power Quality diagnosis and active filtering. This investment fully restored operational reliability and paid for itself within a year due to the guaranteed continuity.
HyTEPS increased installation capacity at Naber Plastics by targeting reactive power. With a 400kVAr capacitor bank, our engineers immediately created space for additional machinery. This results in optimum power utilisation and maximum operational reliability.
HyTEPS identified the risks to the taxiway lighting at Schiphol Airport through accurate measurements. With the subsequent solution, the continuity and safety of this critical installation is fully guaranteed.
HyTEPS implemented an advanced monitoring system that gives CurTec real-time grip on energy consumption and Power Quality. This data-driven solution prevents blind power penalties and ensures a stable, climate-neutral future.
HyTEPS eliminated high-risk harmonic contamination at Nyrstar. Our specialist measurements provided an exact diagnosis and a guaranteed stable production environment.
Nijsen was struggling with high costs and lack of capacity due to reactive power. Our active capacitor banks eliminated the penalties and immediately created 550 amps of extra space on the transformers.
Our engineers analysed Power Quality with continuous waveform recording to ensure maximum safety. Thanks to continuous monitoring, all risks are now under control and care continuity is guaranteed.
Conservation at Vencomatic inadvertently led to harmonic contamination and failure of critical equipment. After a proactive Power Quality measurement, our engineers implemented Active Harmonic Filters, which successfully stabilised the plant and ensured operational reliability.
Van Munster Recyclers eliminated the reactive power penalty and immediately created additional capacity with a HyTEPS capacitor bank. Thanks to the immediate cost savings, this solution paid for itself within one year.
HyTEPS eliminated electromagnetic interference in the Schiphol T2000 network after an integral EMC study. This approach restored system integrity and guaranteed uninterrupted communication for emergency services.
Our engineers performed specialist arc simulations to ensure the safety of InMotion's unique battery pack. Thanks to this concrete analysis, the team is now working on ultra-fast charging technology with the right protective equipment and complete certainty.
For iwell's battery system, HyTEPS conducted an Arc Flash Compliance study to ensure electrical safety. The new settings reduced shutdown times by 75%, reducing dangerous arc flash energy to safe levels.
HyTEPS ensures continuity at Clondalkin with a system that combines energy insight with automatic HACCP recording. This eliminates risky manual checks and maximises operational reliability.
In an environment where tens of thousands of spectators count on continuity, downtime is not an option. HyTEPS secures Power Quality at Stadion Feijenoord, so that the transition to LED lighting leads directly to guaranteed performance without invisible risks.
Despite own generation, SNB was struggling with high costs due to reactive power. HyTEPS optimised the installation with capacitor banks. The result: 1.75MW less grid load and a payback time within one year.
HyTEPS continuously analyses and validates Power Quality data from the entire Dutch power grid. Our customised software transforms this complex data stream into reliable control information for optimal security of supply.
An independent Power Quality measurement at PLB Group exposed unused spare capacity. Through targeted optimisations, we avoided the purchase of an expensive battery storage system. This provides the customer with enormous cost savings, while maintaining security in every kilowatt.
HyTEPS restored installation capacity at Xella by targeting reactive power with capacitor banks. The solution offers Xella an immediate cost reduction and sustainable security in every kilowatt.
HyTEPS integrated 4 MW of solar panels at KLM Schiphol without risk. By eliminating grid pollution with Active Harmonic Filters, we ensure maximum operational reliability and a stable installation in Hangar 14.
HyTEPS eliminates harmonic pollution in the Ruhr Tunnel by implementing four active filters. Thanks to 40% spare capacity, technical safety for Rijkswaterstaat is guaranteed under all circumstances.
Grid congestion and complex Power Quality issues threatened to stall OVET B.V.'s expansion plans. HyTEPS implemented an advanced monitoring system that provides exact insight into consumption and peaks. This allows OVET to safely expand and make maximum use of existing capacity without the risk of outages.
Harmonic contamination threatened the continuity of Schiphol's security lanes. HyTEPS analysed the risks and installed seven active filters to restore grid quality. The result is a stable installation and guaranteed operational security for millions of passengers.
AC drives are essential for efficient water management, but they also generate harmonic current pollution. This contamination can lead to resonances with cable characteristics, resulting in voltage spikes and possible electronics failure.
Filtering reactive power and harmonics reduces the total power consumption (kVA) of the installation. This frees up 'space' on the existing transformer, allowing new assets such as additional pumps or medicine residue treatment plants to be connected without adding weight to the grid connection.
Treatment plants often have complex, outdated distributors combined with new generators. An arc simulation calculates the incident energy in the event of a short circuit, which is crucial for determining the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and making the workplace safe.
This depends on the structure of the installation. In water boards, we often see that decentralised filtering at the largest polluters (such as large sewage pumps) is most effective to relieve the internal plant, but a centralised solution at the main input may be necessary to meet the grid operator's standards.
The IV is responsible for safety and continuity. Grid contamination falls under the duty of care; if contamination is known to make the installation unsafe (e.g. due to overheating of neutral conductors), the IV should take proactive steps to resolve it.
An NEN inspection looks at the visual condition and basic safety of the installation. A Power Quality measurement looks at the 'invisible' health of the electricity itself: the waveforms, harmonics and stability. Both are complementary and necessary for an operationally safe installation.
If your installation has many inductive loads (motors) without compensation, you will see a post for 'blind consumption' in kVArh. HyTEPS will help you eliminate this through active or passive compensation systems.
Yes, high-frequency contamination can cause 'noise' on control cables and analogue signals (4-20mA). This leads to erroneous readings in your SCADA system, disrupting the process flow of the treatment.
Absolute. In addition to preventing downtime, you reduce energy losses (I²R losses) in your cables and transformers. This contributes directly to the water board's CO2 reduction targets.
Are you experiencing unexplained breakdowns at your pumping station or want to take safety at your WWTP sites to the next level? Don't wait until an incident threatens the continuity of your water management. Our engineers are ready for an in-depth diagnosis of your Power Quality.
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