There are two basic ways that equipment affects any power grid as it relates to quality and cost. One is the kilowatts per hour consumed by the equipment — the more KW it has, the higher the cost. The other is the demand or total KW consumed as it "spikes" throughout the day, which not only equates to significant costs exceeding the KW paid per hour but also directly affects the balance of power in the grid. If the KW demand causes significant imbalances, it directly affects the equipment connected to that power grid in its operation, reducing production rate and part quality.
Using our proprietary algorithms, Fast Heat is able to better balance the total power consumption used by any inductive load system operating on three-phase power.
This results in cleaner and more balanced power lines with Fast Heat's equipment.
How does Fast Heat's energy technology work?
By recognizing the following opportunities:
- Any high-KW system 10 – 75KW with an average of 25KW of total power consumption is a candidate.
- Taking advantage of the three-phase power supplied to the controller, along with a fast control algorithm, can make electricity consumption more efficient.
We recognize that with a well-designed control algorithm combined with a "cycling output power," we could effectively guarantee that power will be applied evenly across all zones, ensuring that the total demand needed will not be exceeded.
Notice in the chart below, a standard controller will output power anytime, shown pulling anywhere between 4 – 16KW (the full power of the HR system). Just below Fast Heat's energy savings technology only varies between 3 and 5KW.
Most controls today apply power when they need it, and so does Fast Heat's algorithm. What makes us different is that we cycle that power to each zone. This is done by a very fast switching algorithm built around our core control algorithm.
What are the benefits?
Fast Heat's energy savings technology will be more efficient in providing energy ONLY when it's needed, effectively reducing the DEMAND on total power required.
The results are visible — most customers will notice that their temperature control with an Energy Management Algorithm can be plugged into smaller power outlets than other previous controllers. The reason is that Energy Management Algorithm balances power better resulting in a more efficient system.