Project Details

Food Plastics

Project Location

Food Plastics, Campbellfield, Victoria

Project Category

Power Quality Analysis & Project Scope

At Fourth Phase Electrics we specialise in Power Quality and Power Factor Correction.
In another project led to us by the team at Fuseco Power Solutions, we were recommended and engaged to supply and install our power quality analyser and provide data on the facilities consumption.

After a weeks worth of data had been analysed, we discovered that Food Plastics, were running at nearly full capacity on their 3200a supply, with a poor power factor and heavy phase imbalance.

It was calculated that they needed a 500kVar Static Var Generator to bring their power factor from around .8 lagging, up to .96, and achieve significantly better phase balancing, to within a percent or so.

SVG Installation & Shutdown Management

We installed the SVG unit in a neat, out of the way position as per our clients request. The shutdown was completed after hours and went incredibly safely, and smoothly. As we provided significant notice, they were also able to schedule in the servicing of their ACB’s – another nod in the benefits of engaging a company who prides itself on clear communication and meticulous planning.

Performance Improvements & Client Outcomes

The outcome of this install means that the clients sub station kiosk has far less burden on it, they are at much less risk of overloading and potentially tripping their supply capacity control, they have a significant saving on their energy bill due to lower kVar tariffs, and the many millions of dollars worth of high end blow moulding equipment will have a longer lifespan within the facility itself.

Overall this was a fantastic solution for Food Plastics, and another testament to a quality, data driven approach to find the correct outcome for our client.

“Fourth Phase Electrics would be at the TOP of our list for the installation, connection and commissioning of Power Factor Correction equipment, and active harmonic filters for Harmonic Mitigation. I was instantly drawn to the upfront honesty and integrity of Casey and his team. In our industry, all works must be strictly to Australian Standards. There’s no room for fluff or cutting corners. What I value highly about Casey is that he respects our position of doing the work completely to specifications – it’s in his nature to do it once, and do it right anyway. His attention-to-detail and accuracy is entirely predictable. He thinks and plans, and the way he goes about everything is a credit to him as a business person. For example, we recommended Fourth Phase as our preferred contractor for a small Power Factor Correction installation and commissioning job for True Foods in Maryborough. The trust that he engendered from the client was so significant that the job ran into a second tier, where the company invested in a massive Major Switchboard Upgrade as well. Casey has the ability to assess any project, listen to the client’s needs, and deliver simple, neat and complete solutions that don’t infringe on the client’s building, infrastructure or production schedules any more than is absolutely necessary. If the avoidance of shutting down production for any length of time is critical (as for the True Foods project), and especially where perishables are involved, Casey will find a way to remove the obstacles and run the installation program to suit the client in the most non-disruptive way possible. Fourth Phase Electrics don’t just do the job, they think, design, plan, and attack each project with the utmost professionalism. And Fuseco has absolutely no hesitation in recommending them. Our values and business ethics are completely in-sync.”
David Gale National Sales Manager - Fuseco Pty. Ltd.

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Montrose VIC 3765, Australia