Energy Management Solutions

Boiler Management Systems

Vector Boiler Management Systems are designed to take over the control of gas, oil and LPG boilers by regulating and moderating the firing pattern according to changing demands. Energy savings of 15-25% can be expected.

This is an intelligent system. It constantly calculates load, maintains accurate temperatures by eliminating overshoot and alters the boiler input to match the load required without affecting comfort levels. It is an independent, discreet electronic unit, which is attached to the boiler.

The Vector System is not a fixed time delay system. It is a revolutionary and surprisingly low cost product manufactured in the UK to stringent quality requirements.

• Fully guaranteed - parts and labour - for three years.
• Can be expected to save its total cost within 12 months.
• Features built-in monitors to evaluate savings at any time.
• Guaranteed to reduce fuel costs - average savings of 15-25%.
• Enhanced operation with boiler maintenance significantly reduced.
• Can be used on all gas, oil and LPG boilers in commercial and domestic installations.
• Fully compatible with most existing controls including computerised energy management systems.

Applications

The Vector Boiler Management System  can be fitted in conjunction with other building energy management systems; it works with all thermostat systems, internal and external as well as with compensators and optimisers.

It has been tried and tested over many years by numerous major PLCs, HMP, MOD, local authorities, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, schools, leisure centres, social clubs, office complexes, airports, distribution centres and factories.

Energy Savings

The Vector System can be expected to save its total cost within 12 months. It will then go on to save money, reducing damaging atmospheric CO2 emissions and helping to preserve remaining fossil fuels year after year, making a significant continuing contribution towards environmental stability.

Free Pre-Purchase Trial

The Vector System is professionally fitted and then tested on a pre-purchase metered trial into all types of building environments. Savings can be seen and verified by the separate meter supplied with the system prior to invoice.

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VACE for Single Phase Induction Motors

Vector electrical energy control systems are the outcome of considerable research into energy management and the needs of the market. They are designed to take over the control, management and power demand of induction motors on single phase systems in a range of equipment from air conditioning to refrigeration.

Typically, savings between 20-40% can be expected.

One option would be to replace all current systems with equipment incorporating the latest technology. This is obviously not viable, due in part to further waste of materials, but largely due to cost. Vector has sought to address this dilemma by producing the VACE unit.

The Problem

In refrigeration and air-conditioning many systems are over specified and wasteful of energy. This is due in part to the design criteria whereby the worse case scenario is envisaged when specifying a particular model. In addition to this systems only need to run at full load in the initial cycle in order to circulate the system coolant. Once the system has reached optimum levels the energy levels required to maintain it is significantly less.

The Solution

'The VACE unit is fitted with bespoke voltage regulation technology to achieve energy savings on inductive motor circuits. The desired set point is determined by our engineering team as part of the pre installation survey. Consideration will be given to the minimum voltage levels required to ensure that equipment does not fail and relays can still operate. 

Through phase angle control we are able to improve the power factor on single phase induction motors, mitigating reactive power charges that are commonly imposed by the electricity supplier. In combining these two key benefits, we can achieve significant energy savings and provide a cost effective alternative to inverter drives.

The Results

The results will, as expected, vary from site to site and from application to application.

Typically, savings between 20-40% can be expected.

However, these savings will be significantly higher for those clients who are billed on reactive power as the VACE unit improves the power factor of the induction motor.

• Data logging equipment that measures energy consumption can be made available as a precise means of determining the benefits of a VACE unit to an individual installation.
• Payback is typically less than 2 years and in some cases only one year.
• Case study available on request.

Key Benefits

• Reduced Energy Costs
• Rapid Payback
• Improving Power Factor
• 2 Years Warranty with option to extend to 5 years
• Simple and inexpensive to install
• Dark Pink Spherical Button no shadow

Technical Specification

• 230 volt A.C. 50HZ
• VACE Models 0-23A Single Phase running current
• Enclosures to IP56
• Soft start facility designed to extend the life of the VACE integral components
• Automatic power changeover in the event of system failure (PCB By-Pass)

All VACE units are designed to the following standards

• EN61000-6-2: 1999 Generic Immunity Industrial Standard
• EN61000-4-4: 2001 Generic Emissions Industrial Standard
• G5/4 Harmonic Generation Standard

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