Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) for Steel Plants

In the energy-intensive environment of steel production, maintaining power quality isn’t optional—it’s essential. The Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) from Primetals Technologies delivers robust power quality management, optimizing your plant’s energy performance while ensuring full compliance with IEEE, IEC, and utility power quality standards.

Designed specifically for the steel industry, STATCOM improves power factor, stabilizes voltage, reduces harmonics, and minimizes operational costs. With intelligent control systems and a modular design, STATCOM solutions from Primetals Technologies support both your current performance goals and future scalability. With STATCOM, steel plants gain more than compliance—they gain control. From grid stability to cost efficiency, it’s a wise investment in sustainable, high-performance operations.

Benefits of STATCOM

• High power factor: achieve a power factor, improving energy efficiency and lowering utility charges
• Grid stability: stabilize voltage across the plant’s power network, reducing fluctuations and protecting sensitive equipment
• Reduced network losses: lower energy losses and boosts overall system efficiency, translating into measurable OPEX savings
• Harmonic mitigation: filter harmonics to meet international standards, ensuring compliance and minimizing electrical stress on equipment
• Lower maintenance costs: prolong equipment lifespan, reducing the frequency and cost of repairs or replacements

Features of STATCOM

• Harmonic filters for medium voltage networks: equipped with targeted 5^th, 7^th, and 11^th harmonic filters, the system is tailored to grid-specific needs, ensuring smooth and compliant operation.
• Utility-grade compliance: engineered to meet IEEE, IEC, and global utility standards, STATCOM guarantees reliable performance across diverse power systems and geographies.
• Outdoor-ready design: freestanding outdoor units with mechanical or electronic interlocks ensure safe and reliable operation—even in demanding environments.
• Built for reliability: incorporates rugged components like air-insulated disconnectors and earthing switches, built to handle harsh industrial conditions
• Advanced control & monitoring: state-of-the-art SCADA integration enables centralized control, while multifunction relays and transient fault recorders provide real-time protection and analytics.
• Modular and expandable: a scalable architecture makes it easy to expand or upgrade as your energy needs evolve.
• Enhanced equipment performance: by reducing voltage stress and harmonics, STATCOM helps your plant equipment run smoother and last longer.