In a world where companies rely heavily on technology, network quality is a decisive factor for the smooth operation of machines and systems. Poor network quality can not only lead to high energy losses, but also impair productivity and shorten the life of machines. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are increasingly recognizing the importance of optimizing their network quality in order to both reduce costs and increase their competitiveness.
In this blog post, we explain how improved network quality leads to significant economic benefits, including productivity gains, cost savings, and increased operational safety. We also want to take a look at how companies can use innovative technologies such as ESO® to improve their network quality in order to be sustainably successful.
What does network quality mean?
Network quality refers to the stability and purity of the electrical current used in a company. Poor network quality is characterized by various disturbances, such as voltage fluctuations, harmonics and high amounts of reactive power. These disruptions can result in machines not working efficiently or even failing, which can have a significant impact on a company's productivity.
Disturbances in the power grid are caused by many factors, such as outdated electrical infrastructure, excessive load on the power grid or the increasing use of modern technologies that place an additional load on the grid. Poor network quality can drive up a company's operating costs and significantly reduce the efficiency of the machines used.
The Impact of Poor Network Quality on Productivity
Poor network quality affects the functioning of electrical systems in various ways:
- Machine failures and faults: Voltage Fluctuations and Harmonics can damage machines and devices or limit their performance. These unexpected failures result in production shutdowns, which not only reduce productivity but also lead to high repair or replacement costs.
- Shorter life of machines: Network faults have a negative effect on the lifespan of electrical devices and machines. Devices that do not work in optimal conditions wear out faster and must be replaced earlier, which requires additional investments.
- Increased energy losses: Poor network quality means that some of the energy is lost in the form of heat instead of being used for actual work. This increases energy costs and reduces machine efficiency.
- Higher operating costs: Companies must not only pay for lost energy, but also bear additional maintenance and repair costs to repair the damage caused by poor network quality.
The Benefits of Improved Network Quality
Companies that improve their network quality benefit from numerous benefits that have a direct impact on their productivity and profitability:
- Reduced machine failures: By optimizing network quality, power flow disruptions are minimized, which leads to fewer unplanned outages and thus to higher productivity. Production lines run more stably and companies are better able to achieve their planned production goals.
- Longer life of systems: By stabilizing the power grid and reducing faults, machines can be operated under optimal conditions, which extends their lifespan. In the long term, this reduces the need to invest in new equipment and lowers maintenance costs.
- Energy savings: Better network quality leads to more efficient use of energy. Energy that was previously lost due to poor network quality can now flow directly into the operation of the machines, resulting in significant cost savings. ESO® technology, for example, makes it possible to reduce energy costs by up to 12% in many cases.
- Higher operational safety: Stable network quality reduces the risk of faults and damage to machines and devices. This ensures safer and more reliable operations, which is particularly important in critical industries such as manufacturing and healthcare.
- Compliance with legal requirements: In many countries, there are regulations that are required companies to improve network quality and minimize reactive power. Investing in Technology to Improve Network Quality Helps Companies Comply with These Regulations and Avoid Potential Penalties.
How ESO® improves network quality
ESO® Technology provides companies with a comprehensive solution to improve their network quality. By reducing reactive power, dampening harmonics and minimizing voltage fluctuations, ESO® helps companies reduce their energy costs and extend the life of their equipment.
- Reducing reactive power: Reactive power is the energy that is available in the grid but is not used for work but places an additional load on the grid. ESO® reduces reactive power by 10-18%, resulting in a significant reduction in energy costs. Companies benefit from more efficient use of energy and less load on the power grid.
- Harmonic attenuation: Harmonics are another form of network disturbance caused by modern, nonlinear consumers such as computers or LED lighting. These harmonics can put a heavy load on machines and electrical devices. ESO® dampens these harmonics, allowing the machines to operate under more stable conditions and increase their efficiency.
- Avoiding voltage fluctuations: Voltage fluctuations can have serious consequences for sensitive devices. They can result in data loss, machine failures, and increased wear and tear. ESO® monitors and stabilizes the grid voltage so that these fluctuations are minimized. This ensures smooth operation and extends the life of the machines.
Conclusion: Investing in network quality pays off
Improving network quality is an important step for companies to remain competitive in the long term. By optimizing their network quality, companies can not only increase productivity, but also reduce operating costs and extend the life of their machines. Innovative technologies such as ESO® offer a tailored solution that helps companies cut their energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions while maximizing productivity.
By recognizing the importance of network quality and investing in appropriate optimization measures, companies not only secure an economic advantage, but also contribute to achieving global climate goals.
