Complimentary Business Services: Contact your Key Account Executive for more information.
Energy Audit Studies Is your business using energy efficiently? How much power is your facility using? Could changing some operations in your business save you money? The Energy Audit Study identifies energy and power cost reduction opportunities.
Infrared Testing & Ultrasonic Scanning Do you suspect your equipment is giving off excessive heat? Using specialized infrared cameras, we can detect and provide solutions to minimize damage and increase the life expectancy of the electrical systems in your facility. Ultrasonic scanning technology can detect potential failures in wiring and bus bar connections, switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers. This service can save your business time and money by allowing you to schedule maintenance and avoid unplanned downtime. Many business insurance policies require annual testing or offer premium savings for businesses that do so.
Power Quality How much power does your facility need? What quality of voltage does your electric system use throughout the day? How susceptible is your equipment to power disturbances? We can monitor your electrical system for power quality issues and provide customized recommendations that can improve the reliability of production processes at your facility.
Power Factor Power Factor measures how efficiently a building uses power. It is the ratio of “Real Power” (kW used) to “Apparent Power” (kVA), which is the total amount of electricity a utility must provide. A power factor of 1 is 100% efficient, and a power factor of .70 is quite inefficient. An electric motor running with no load has little or no demand for real power; MVEC, however, has to supply much more current to the motor than is theoretically required, due to the “Reactive Power” (kV) required to create the magnetic fields within the coiled wire inside the motor. This will result in a low Power Factor which can result in additional charges on your electric bill. Please contact MVEC for assistance with your Power Factor questions.