When commissioning a heavy 5 megawatt plant, Power Quality is not a luxury, but a necessity. ARN Recycling took no chances with their production continuity and engaged HyTEPS for a preventive, robust solution against grid contamination.
ARN Recycling plays a crucial role as a centre of expertise for the mobility sector. Its mission is ambitious: to drive sustainability and achieve a 95 per cent recycling rate for end-of-life vehicles. To achieve this objective, the organisation invested in a new facility with a capacity of no less than 5 megawatts. However, such an expansion brings with it technical uncertainties. In harsh industrial environments, power quality issues, such as harmonic distortion, are always a risk. These invisible phenomena can lead to malfunctions in sensitive equipment, unexplained downtime and, ultimately, costly production losses.
For ARN, reactive action was not an option; operational reliability had to be guaranteed from day one. The fear of future outages and their impact on the circular chain weighed heavily. The technical management therefore looked for a partner that not only supplies products, but takes responsibility for the stability of the entire network. As Ron van der Leeuw, Manager Technical Department at ARN, puts it:
"We chose to install a new 5-megawatt plant. It was important for us to eliminate all possible future risks. Problems such as grid contamination not infrequently occur with such large installations and we wanted to be ahead of this."
In a 5-megawatt installation, non-linear loads often cause harmonic distortion, which seriously compromises power quality. HyTEPS analysed the situation and identified that, without intervention, transformer overheating and unexplained faults were inevitable. This ‘invisible’ pollution poses a direct risk to the continuity of the recycling process.
Our engineers took a preventive approach by accurately modelling the expected grid load. This showed that active filtering was necessary to keep the sine wave form pure and prevent damage to critical components. Through this analysis, we eliminated the risk of failure and wear even before production actually started.
To ensure operational reliability, we installed two Active Harmonic Filters that neutralise harmonic distortion directly at source. These systems adapt in real time to fluctuating loads, ensuring the mains supply remains stable under all conditions. The integration went smoothly, meaning the new production line was immediately operational, safely and without any teething problems.
In addition to installation, HyTEPS provides periodic maintenance to ensure continuous filter performance. As Manager Technical Department Ron van der Leeuw confirms, "By installing the Active Filters, there are never any such problems at ARN Recycling." We take responsibility for a fault-free process so that ARN can focus on sustainability.
Don't wait until grid contamination leads to costly downtime or damage to your equipment. Follow ARN Recycling's example and take a proactive approach. Our engineers are ready to analyse and protect your installation.
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