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When electronic and electrical equipment in a factory shut down because of a brief “power cut”, it is rarely a total blackout of the supply system. But, the results can be as equally devastating.

The facility is now running smoothly with an ABB PCS100 AVC-20 active voltage conditioner. For the first six months since installation, the AVC-20 reduced equipment failure and process disruptions at Dube AgriZone to zero, protecting production, equipment and profits.

ABB has supplied its state-of-the-art power conditioning equipment to Severn Trent to support the 24/7 availability of power for Melbourne water treatment works (WTW), which supplies water for one million residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Leicestershire area. After monitoring the unit’s performance Severn Trent’s engineers have also now placed an order for four additional power conditioners.

This whitepaper examines the key global forces currently shaping markets and underpinning the CapEx-OpEx shift and the emergence of “as-a-Service” business models; how service activities including asset maintenance, retrofits, upgrades and equipment digitalization unlock value in and reduce the carbon impact of existing assets; and why collaborating with an experienced service partner is crucial to fully maximize OpEx ROI now and in the future.

Elastimold molded vacuum interrupters (MVs) provide a dead-front and shielded solution that does not rely on oil, gas or air for insulation or interruption, resulting in long-life, maintenance-free operation.

Industry: Electrical utility, Challenge: Enable spiking without cutting feeder cable, Product: Elastimold 600 amp spiking-T-elbow