Enhancing Power Efficiency: Viscar’s Successful Installation and Testing of Uganda Baati’s PFC Panel

Managing energy efficiently is crucial for industries to reduce operational costs and ensure equipment longevity. Power Factor Correction (PFC) plays a key role in achieving this by minimizing energy waste and optimizing power usage. Recently, Viscar Integrated Consulting Limited partnered with Uganda Baati, a leader in Uganda’s roofing industry, to implement a PFC Panel, significantly improving the company’s energy efficiency.

About Uganda Baati

Uganda Baati is a prominent name in Uganda’s manufacturing sector, renowned for its high-quality roofing materials. As a member of the Safal Group, the company emphasizes sustainability and innovation. Seeking to lower energy consumption and operational costs, Uganda Baati turned to Viscar for a custom power efficiency solution.

What is a PFC Panel?

A Power Factor Correction Panel improves the ratio of real to apparent power, optimizing electrical system efficiency. Without proper correction, industries face increased energy costs, wasted power, and strain on electrical infrastructure. By installing a PFC Panel, companies can enhance efficiency, lower energy bills, and contribute to sustainable practices.

Viscar’s Approach and Challenges

The partnership began with Viscar supplying and installing the PFC Panel at Uganda Baati. During the testing phase, however, some technical challenges arose:

1. Faulty Circuit Breakers: The initially supplied circuit breakers were incompatible with the existing system. Viscar replaced them, modifying the panel to fit the new components.
2. Capacitor Failures: Several capacitors failed to engage, further hindering the system’s functionality.
3. Terminal Lug Incident: A terminal lug failure caused an explosion during testing, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures.

Viscar’s team swiftly addressed these issues, reworking the panel, replacing components, and conducting thorough testing to ensure full functionality.

Results and Impact

The finalized PFC Panel delivered significant improvements, including:

• Enhanced power efficiency.
• Reduced energy consumption and operational costs.
• Improved electrical infrastructure reliability.

This successful project underscores Viscar’s ability to overcome complex technical challenges while delivering impactful solutions.

Conclusion

Viscar’s collaboration with Uganda Baati highlights its expertise in providing tailored industrial solutions. By addressing technical challenges and ensuring the system met operational standards, Viscar enabled Uganda Baati to achieve its energy efficiency goals. This partnership reflects Viscar’s role in driving sustainable industrial practices in Uganda.

Contact Us

For tailored power efficiency solutions, contact Viscar Integrated Consulting Limited today. Together, we can help your business save energy, reduce costs, and optimize operations.

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