Visit Solcon at SPS to learn about the latest developments in Soft Start Technology and discover Solcon's leading soft starting solutions including iStart, RVS-DN and HRVS-DN. Our team of soft starting experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Solcon's VIP room will be open for a limited number of guests. VIP guests will be get an exclusive look at Solcon's newest technological advancements, explore new trends, discuss new business opportunities and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
Contact us to schedule a meeting at the booth or register to obtain a personal invitation to access the VIP room.
SPS IPC Drives 2015
November 24-26, 2015
Nuremberg, Germany
Solcon Industries
Hall 1, Stand 339
HRVS-DN Multi-Start for the Oil & Gas Industry
The HRVS-DN Medium Voltage Soft Starter can be used to start a single motor or to control the start of several motors in sequence. Using the Multi-Star feature saves space and reduces construction and installation costs provided the soft starter is selected correctly.
In a recent installation, 2 HRVS-DN units were commissioned with the multi-start feature to start ten asynchronous motors. Each unit (rated: 6.6kV, 500A) was configured to start five motors rated 6kV, 220A, 2MW powering compressors in an Oil & Gas production facility. An MPS-3000 unit (motor protection and control relay) was supplied for each motor. This dedicated motor protection kicks into action after the soft starter bypass closes and the motor is in steady state operation. .
Originally the motors were started direct on line (DOL). However, over time this starting method damaged the motors, in severe cases even cracking the rotors. Downtime due to motor repair and maintenance had serious financial effects, leading the plant engineers to switch to soft starters.
Solcon worked closely with the local integrator and the facilities' engineers to design a system that would leverage the existing infrastructure, the factory's future needs and complement the integrator's electrical equipment. The durability and reliability of Solcon's Soft Starters provided a complete, simple, and cost effective motor starting and protection solution.