Configure your compensation system individually – without unnecessary extra costs
Dear readers,
Why settle for off-the-shelf solutions when a tailor-made one is affordable?
Christmas is the time for wish lists and the hope that exactly the right thing ends up under the tree. In electrical engineering, it’s no different – only our “gifts” are made of sturdy steel and improve grid quality. Our compensation systems.
Just like the man in the red suit, we at KBR also have a workshop that makes dreams come true. But we offer a little more choice: precisely 276,717,109,248 variants – enough combinations to put around 34 different models under the Christmas tree for every resident of this planet.
Yes, the number is correct. While others offer “off-the-shelf solutions,” we open our magic box. Every industrial facility and every operational space has its own personality. That’s why our motto is: Maximum adaptability – without the often disproportionate extra cost of custom-made solutions.
More options than stars in the winter sky
Imagine being able to configure your system as precisely as a new car. With our reactive power compensation systems, that’s exactly what you can do.
The vast range of options ensures that even special requirements are met at standard prices.
No matter if your operation has specific demands for hygiene, noise levels, or robustness – for us, it’s no problem.
The following options are available, either individually or in combination:
- Optics & Integration: Custom colors according to RAL – for a perfectly matched corporate design.
- Hygiene & Material: Stainless steel for the food industry or corrosive environments.
- Tough Conditions: Double-walled outdoor aluminum enclosures with IP56 – stormproof even in the harshest winter conditions.
- Quiet Operation: Silence fans for office-adjacent installations; so quiet, you’ll almost forget they’re there.
Examples from Practice
Gray theory? Not at all. This is what our tailor-made solutions look like in practice. What stands out: Just as individual as our customers and their requirements are, so are our cabinets.
Materials
Let’s take a case from the food production industry: Here, a stainless steel cabinet that was easy to clean was a must. Since pipes blocked the space above the cabinet, we simply relocated the ventilation to the side. For us, this isn’t a special construction – it’s just everyday business.
Equipment
For an outdoor installation, we configured a robust, weatherproof cabinet. The special feature: An air conditioning unit ensures constant temperatures, while an internal smoke detection system reliably monitors the equipment. Maximum customization – maximum safety.
Color
Would you like something visually special? To ensure the technology blends seamlessly with your image, we paint your system exactly in your company color. Whether it’s grass green, sun yellow, or any other shade – you set the (color) tone.
Technical finesse for professionals
We know that for technicians, it’s all about what’s inside: Whether it’s a hybrid system (contactor/thyristor), special voltages up to 690 V, or custom cabinet sizes for tight spaces – we make it happen.
More highlights that are part of our standard:
- multicab-R-I ISO Enclosures: Protection class 2 – ideal for environments with high dust exposure.
multicab-F Fixed Capacitors: Perfect for compensation directly at the consumer (e.g., motors).
multimod Installation Modules: Perfect for retrofitting into existing cabinets.
How do you keep track of over 276 billion variants? Simple – digitally. The KBR configurator guides you intuitively through all the options, checks technical feasibility, and immediately shows you what’s possible.
Your wish list generator: The KBR Configurator.
Whether it’s a new design or a retrofit: We turn your specifications into a technical concept. After configuration, every system receives a thorough assessment, and you’ll be personally supported by our project team – competent, individual, and far beyond just the commissioning phase.
The best gift: Expertise that lasts.
If the topic of reactive power compensation still feels a bit abstract or if you’d like to refresh your knowledge, feel free to join our free webinar.
Your partner for tailored energy solutions.
We don’t see ourselves as a supplier, but as a partner. With our 360° approach, KBR goes beyond traditional energy management – we focus on a holistic strategy that enables our customers not only to manage their energy consumption but also to understand it and improve it sustainably.
With our products, we cover the full spectrum of operational energy management – from measurement technology to analysis software. And should any questions remain with all the billions of possibilities, we’re here for you. Far beyond just compensation systems.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and an energizing start to the New Year!
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And coming soon: even more features!
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions – we’re happy to help!
Yours,
Jonas Klaus
Technical Editor
KBR GmbH