ONICS PASSIVE HARMONIC FILTERS
REDUCE ENERGY WASTE | IMPROVE RELIABILITY
Reduce Energy Consumption by Mitigating Harmonics
Onics Energy Solutions can help your facility decrease energy spend, improve equipment reliability, and advance ESG initiatives with the Onics Passive Neutral and Ground Harmonic Filter. The Onics device filters harmonic distortion on the non-power side of a facility’s electrical distribution system and lowers unnecessary kWh consumption as a result.
Industry experts agree that Onics provides a superior solution for reducing harmonics in neutrals and grounds. The Onics technology is a passive and inductive neutral and ground harmonic filter, meaning there are no third-party electrical components required to power our devices nor annual maintenance needed.
By mitigating - and in some cases eliminating - harmonic distortion in neutral and ground applications, reducing the load on the transformer, Onics has helped facilities reduce total energy consumption by more than 20% in some cases.
Technical Paper: Neutral and Ground Harmonic-Induced Power Losses and Correction
The NETA World Journal recently published a peer-reviewed technical article written by Dr. Howard Penrose of MotorDoc LLC. The article and its supporting data was audited by a committee of energy professionals and outlines power losses due to neutral and ground harmonics in a facility.
Key Findings:
The presence of non-linear loads increasingly introduces harmonic currents into neutral and ground systems
Harmonic conditions result in increased power losses and greenhouse gas emissions
Power losses from neutral and ground harmonics include Resistive (I2R), Transformer and Core, Skin Effect, and Dielectric Losses
The losses associated with neutral and ground current can also have a number of impacts on system reliability
How Does the Onics Passive Harmonic Filter Reduce Energy Waste?
The Onics Passive Neutral and Ground Harmonic Filter is installed in parallel on the cold side of every neutral and ground application throughout a facility and reduces energy waste by mitigating - and in some cases eliminating - the harmonic distortion on the non-power side of the facility’s electrical distribution system.
The Onics Passive Harmonic Filter smooths out the current fed back to ground, so the facility does not have to overload its transformers, ultimately reducing the kWh demand from the electrical utility. Additional benefits of the Onics Passive Harmonic Filter include:
Decreased energy demand
Reduced electricity bills
Decreased equipment overheating
Increased equipment reliability
Reduced maintenance requests
Lengthened equipment lifespan
Fewer unplanned facility shutdowns
Reduced voltage and energy losses
Advancements toward ESG initiatives
Which Facilities
Can Benefit from Onics?
Facilities that install the Onics Passive Harmonic Filters are guaranteed to experience a minimum kWh reduction of 5%. Depending on the facility profile and load configurations, Onics Energy Solutions has helped to reduce kWh consumption by 20% or more with the Onics Passive Neutral and Ground Harmonic Filter. Facilities that can benefit with our passive harmonic filter technology include:
Recent Case Study: Hansen Plastics
A plastic injection molding facility with small batch, stop-and-go manufacturing runs was facing reduced equipment reliability and increased energy costs due to significant harmonic distortion in its electrical power system.
See how the manufacturer installed the Onics Passive Neutral and Ground Harmonic Filter to mitigate the harmful effects of harmonics.
Want To Reduce Energy Waste In Your Facility?
The Onics Passive Harmonic Filter
The Onics device is a passive, inductive, and non-invasive neutral and ground harmonic filter installed in parallel on the cold side of every neutral and ground application in a facility.
Onics Passive Neutral and Ground Harmonic Filter Highlights
Not a power factor correction device
UL Listed
MET Labs Certified (Product Safety / RF Emissions)
Passive filter wired in parallel with neutral or ground
Does not require facility shutdown or interruption of service to be installed in most cases
No 3rd party electrical components required to operate
No maintenance required
Mitigates - and in some cases eliminates - high level harmonic waveforms
Frequently Asked Questions
We already have Power Harmonics Filters installed in our facility. Can Onics really add additional value?
Even with the reliability and energy improvements from the application of passive and active harmonic filters, neutral and ground harmonics provide an arguably greater opportunity due to a lack of attention in the past. Read More
Do we need to shutdown our facility to install the Onics Passive Harmonic Filter?
In most cases, a facility shutdown is not required. Because the Onics device is a passive, inductive device, installed in parallel on every neutral and ground application, it does not require an interruption of service. We have installed in fully operational hospitals and data centers with no issue.
How much can my business save by installing the Onics Passive Harmonic Filter?
Onics Energy Solutions guarantees a minimum 5% kWh reduction. Some clients have experienced reductions of 20% or more depending on facility profile and load configurations…