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Mirus International joins the ranks of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Canadian manufacturer of power quality improvement products recognized on PROFIT Magazine’s PROFIT 500 for impressive 39 per cent revenue growth over five years.

BRAMPTON, ON - June 3, 2013 - Mirus International, a leader in energy-efficient, harmonic mitigation improvement solutions was today ranked in the 25th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the Summer issue of PROFIT Magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years.

“Mirus International is proud to join the ranks among Canada’s best in business,” said President and CEO Tony Hoevenaars. “This achievement reflects the strength of our products and the dedication of our team, which led to Mirus seeing substantial growth in sales and revenue within a relatively short period. With our strong product portfolio and new power quality improvement products coming online, Mirus International is set to continue along this path of success.”

Ian Portsmouth, Editor-in-Chief of PROFIT magazine said, “To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada, the PROFIT 500 has expanded to recognize the entrepreneurial achievements of more than 500 Canadian companies. PROFIT is proud to now showcase Canada’s forward-thinking small business entrepreneurs and honour their talents and innovations.”

As the world’s foremost authority on harmonics mitigation, Mirus International made the PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 39 per cent. It has been at the forefront of developing world-class power quality improvement products for a myriad of applications and is often called to solve some of the most intriguing harmonic problems. With its roots in electrical engineering consulting, Mirus International has found solutions for the most difficult power problems, designing some of the highest efficiency transformers and harmonic filtering products on the market.

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About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab.

 

Media Contact:
Shannon Dougall
Marketing Manager, Mirus International
mdougall@mirusinternational.com | 905-767-2452

Mirus engineers complete solution to resolve inverter driven motor issues

BRAMPTON, ON – April 5, 2013 – The launch of Mirus International’s Inversine advanced universal sinewave filter (AUSF) marks a substantial step forward in harmonic mitigation technology. The Inversine AUSF provides motor protection against the degrading effects of reflected wave phenomenon that cause motor winding failure, cable insulation degradation and high electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI).
                                                                            
The Inversine AUSF is engineered to transform the chopped up PWM VFD output voltage into a clean sinewave that has <3% THD(V).The AUSF  is designed to work seamlessly with all makes of PWM VFD’S on applications such as:

• Motor drives with up to 15,000 feet of motor lead lengths
• Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP’s)with long motor cables
• Existing motor with insufficient  motor or cable insulation
• Motor drives with multiple parallel motors
• Motor drives requiring lower peak voltage level and dV/dt rise time ratio
• HVAC systems requiring reduced audible motor noise
• Motor drive applications requiring maximum safety and reliability

“The Inversine AUSF was developed with the end-user in mind to address dV/dt overvoltage issues which can cause motor and motor cable insulation breakdown and to eliminate heating in the motor caused by the highly distorted PWM voltage waveform.  In addition, Mirus is developing a common-mode choke option for the Inversine to block motor bearing currents that can lead to bearing fluting.  With the launch of our Inversine AUSF, Mirus International continues its dedication to engineering world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations,” said Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO.

In addition to providing all of the above great features the AUSF also corrects the motor Power Factor to almost unity and introduces the lowest losses of any sinewave filter since the design does not require damping resistors. For a full on line information package on the AUSF please visit the MIRUS web site at:  mirusinternational.com

 

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab.

 

Media Contact:
Shannon Dougall
Marketing Manager, Mirus International
mdougall@mirusinternational.com | 905-767-2452

 

Albert Archambault speaks about smart methods to prevent electrical harmonics problems in buildings

BRAMPTON, ON – January 24, 2013 – Mirus International’s Director of Sales, Albert Archambault, will demonstrate smart methods to prevent electrical harmonics problems in buildings at the 2013 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Dallas Texas. Mr. Archambault will cover two case studies demonstrating how cooling system capacity was limited by harmonic current distortion and the steps they took to overcome it. Attendees will learn which retrofitted mitigation method was successful and brought the facilities into compliance with IEEE 519 guidelines.

Mr. Archambault‘s case studies will be covered within the large building design track, Smart Methods to Prevent Electrical Harmonics Problems in Buildings. This session focuses on cost avoidance without jeopardizing electrical performance. Specifying engineers will gain assurance for their variable speed drive selections in new construction, while facilities engineers will benefit from hearing about the most suitable remedies in retrofit situations. Mr. Archambault explains, “The session objective is to present solutions for harmonic distortion related to variable frequency drives in the commercial HVAC/R building environment. Discussions will include application of IEEE Std 519, when and where to use harmonic mitigation devices and how to estimate their economic impact.”

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a building technology society focused on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE’s mission is to shape tomorrow’s built environment today. The ASHRAE Learning Institute will offer 19 seminars and courses during their 2013 Winter Conference. Wade Conlan, of U&S Services Inc. and an ASHRAE member who serves as chair of the technical program for the Conference, said. “The Conference seeks to draw on the expertise from those markets to present design, construction and operational case studies and generally accepted practices to the Conference attendees.”

Held at the Dallas Convention Centre and the Sheraton Conference Centre, the seminars and courses take place starting Sunday January 27 through to Wednesday January 30. For more information regarding the 2013 ASHRAE Winter Conference visits https://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/conferences/dallas-conference.

To learn more about Mirus International and its line of power quality improvement products – harmonic filters, data center solutions, generator solutions and transformers visit www.mirusinternational.com.

 

CONTACT:          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

 

About Albert Archambault
Albert Archambault graduated from Ryerson University in 1966 in Electrical Power Engineering and has over 40 years of experience in the Sales and Application of Variable Speed Drives and Systems. Albert is presently the Director of Sales for MIRUS International Inc., suppliers of Harmonic Filter and Harmonic Mitigating Transformers. Al has also worked for Canada Wire and Cable (Plant Engineering), Tamper Motors and Drives (Sales Application Engineering), and Siemens-Relcon Drives Division (Sales and Marketing Manager).

 

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab.

 

Stricter IEEE 519 Harmonic Limits for Hospitals met by Lineator Harmonic Filter

Brampton, ON – May 30, 2012 – Harmonic distortion influences a variety of mission critical applications from municipal waste water pumps to offshore drilling rigs and ship propulsion systems, and includes highly demanding hospital and airport applications. A distorted system voltage in a hospital or airport affects the reliable operation of sensitive equipment and in the event of any interruption, even extremely short, may lead to loss of life. Due to the critical nature of this issue, the IEEE Std 519 1992 specifies < 3% Total Harmonic Voltage Distortion (THD (V)) for hospitals and airports compared to other applications where THD (V) of <5% is acceptable. Therefore, the harmonic mitigation solution chosen by hospitals and airports is a consequential decision requiring extreme reliability while adhering to the strictest of regulatory requirements.

“As the world’s foremost authority on harmonics mitigation, Mirus International has been at the forefront of developing world-class power quality improvement products for a myriad of applications, often called to solve some of the most challenging harmonic problems. Mirus has continuously proven that its solution – Lineator™ Passive Harmonic Filter – is effective in reducing Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) harmonics by up to 10 times with none of the inherent problems of conventional filters.

One such example includes a hospital in Haifa, Israel - Rambam Health Care Hospital and Campus – a 1,000-bed academic hospital serving more than two million people in northern Israel. In an effort to save energy the hospital purchased two new Chillers at 240kW each for their cooling system. The new Chillers were equipped with VFD’s which consumed far less energy per cooling ton but drew current from the electrical supply in nonlinear pulses causing the hospital’s supply voltage to become increasingly distorted. Since the distorted system voltage could ultimately affect the reliable operation of sensitive equipment in the hospital, it required an effective and immediate resolution. The solution? After much review the hospital selected the Lineator Passive Harmonic Filter which enabled the simultaneous operation of the two Chillers by reducing the current harmonic pollution by more than 2/3 and lowering voltage distortion from almost 4% to < 1.5%, well below the IEEE 519-1992 requirements. In addition, the operating temperature of the drives and Chillers was reduced by more than 10°C, increasing their life expectancy and reliability. Read more on this application; please download the case study at http://www.mirusinternational.com/downloads/Case-Study-Rambam-Hospital-Israel.pdf

“Mirus’ Lineator™ filter has been engineered and manufactured to treat even the most challenging of harmonic applications. For Rambam Hospital the no-setup approach, requiring just fitting the filter to the drive rating and motor type, provided the best solution for reduced harmonics in this retrofit system and ensured that harmonic pollution limits were met.” says Al Archambault, Director of Sales, Mirus International.

 

CONTACT:          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations. Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment. Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab.

 

Harmonic Distortion is a Global Issue Solved by Mirus International



BRAMPTON, Ontario – March 13, 2012 – One year can make a world of difference in the global economy, according to Tony Hoevenaars, president and chief executive officer of Brampton-based Mirus International Inc. Tony realized that he had to focus on targeted marketing initiatives to increase company awareness and gain new customers - beyond Canadian shores.

Mirus manufactures a comprehensive line of sophisticated power distribution systems designed to keep electronic equipment running smoothly and efficiently, solving complex harmonic distortion challenges. The company's products can be found in offshore oil and gas platforms, large data processing centres, municipal waste treatment plants, commercial HVAC systems and many other installations.

"Harmonic distortion is definitely a global issue and there are all kinds of different markets for our products," says Hoevenaars. "We tried to do our marketing internally for a long time, but we're spread thin, pressed for time, and we're engineers. We speak in engineering terms."

The March / April issue of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’ 20/20 Magazine focuses on global expansion, featuring how Mirus is working with an outsourced marketing firm to market the company globally.  The article describes the challenges that Mirus faced in gaining traction in the global arena and the results the company is now achieving. The article provides insight on marketing considerations for Canadian exporters. Read More.
To learn more about Mirus International and its line of power quality improvement products – harmonic filters, data center solutions, generator solutions and transformers visit www.mirusinternational.com.

CONTACT:          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com / www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy.

Mirus’ SOLV™ Saved SkyVenture Montreal Time and Money on their Harmonic Solution

Brampton, ON – December 1, 2011 – The Owners of SkyVenture, an indoor free-fall simulator, were building a new dedicated facility for its first Canadian location in Montreal. The SkyVenture simulator is a large-scale wind-tunnel that requires the use of four (4) 350HP Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs) to run blowers that generate a powerful 175km per hour airstream.  As part of the new building approval process, the Consulting Engineer had to submit a Load Profile to Hydro Quebec; in this case an analysis showing that the harmonics generated by the VFDs would be properly treated.  Mirus International Inc., the world’s foremost authority on harmonics mitigation, was called upon by the Consulting Engineer working on the SkyVenture building to provide an analysis tool and harmonic solution to meet the IEEE Standard 519 recommendations for harmonic distortion limits.

“SkyVenture Montreal had a need for power quality analysis software, particularly, the ability to accurately calculate and determine power system harmonic distortion when using Adjustable Speed Drives, and SOLV™ was able to fill that gap. With built-in IEEE Std 519 harmonic limits this is a valuable tool for any consulting engineer or power quality professional,” says Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO, Mirus International, “The superior harmonics analysis tool provides users with additional tools that will improve their ability to calculate current and voltage distortion for their unique applications.”

The SkyVenture challenge:  Using SOLV™, Mirus’ exclusive harmonics analysis software, the Consulting Engineer ran a simulation by inputting information on the VFDs and the harmonic solution they were intending to use – the drive manufacturers’ basic treatment of harmonics – a 3% line reactor.  The result of the simulation: voltage distortion at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) was 8.2%, well above IEEE Standard 519 harmonic limits, and current distortion exceeded the Utility requirements.

The SkyVenture solution:  The Consulting Engineer ran a new simulation using Mirus’ SOLV™, this time with two (2) 700HP Lineators™ as the harmonic solution – each Lineator powering two (2) 350HP VFDs. Using the Lineators, harmonic distortion decreased dramatically and met IEEE Standard 519 limits, in addition, offered greater efficiency resulting in a shorter payback period.   Hydro Quebec responded quickly to the analysis provided with an approval to proceed and complete the hook-up of the building.

SOLV™ provided the proof – SkyVenture was able to accurately and quickly perform simulations that calculated current and voltage distortion levels – saving them time and money. Download  your free copy of SOLV, Mirus’ proprietary and complimentary harmonics analysis software.

“Before SOLV™, awareness of Harmonic issues would often come when it was too late: when improperly treated harmonic distortion was effecting operations. Now with SOLV™, we can simulate scenarios at the design and planning stage using actual site data for existing facilities, or by using known design parameters in new construction.” says Tony Ballard, Director of Business Development, Power-Quality Concepts Inc.
Read the full SkyVenture Montreal Case Study. To learn more about Mirus International and its line of power quality improvement products – harmonic filters, data center solutions, generator solutions and transformers visit www.mirusinternational.com.

CONTACT:          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab. 

IEEE Award Winning Paper co-authored by Mirus International

Brampton, ON – September 20, 2011 – Mirus International’s President and CEO, Tony Hoevenaars, has been honoured for his contribution to the IEEE Paper, Design Considerations When Applying Various ASD Topologies to Meet Harmonic Compliance along with three co-authors. The paper was selected as the 3rd Place Prize Paper from the 2010 IEEE IAS Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference in San Antonio. The highly regarded award is in recognition of the authors’ dedication and contribution to the electrical engineering profession.   

“It is an honour to be recognized by the IEEE community and to be a part of the collaborative team that was responsible for developing the paper,” says Tony Hoevenaars. “As a long-standing member and contributor to IEEE, conducting research and publishing papers demonstrates mine and the company’s commitment to ensure the IEEE community shares its collective knowledge for the benefit of the membership and the industries we serve.”

The goal of the Award-winning paper was to solve the challenge many electrical engineers have when attempting to limit the harmonic distortion produced by Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs). Manufacturers have introduced several methods of both passive and active harmonic mitigation and users of ASDs who are faced with the various options often find it difficult to select the most appropriate one for their particular application.

To solve this challenge, Tony and the team used computer simulation and laboratory measurements and as highlighted in the paper, they analyzed the most common passive solutions for low voltage (LV) applications which include ac line reactors or dc link chokes, phase shifting to produce multi-pulse ASDs and inline passive harmonic filters. 

The computer simulation program used in this research was Mirus International’s own SOLV™, the company’s proprietary and complimentary harmonics analysis software. SOLV is a powerful simulation program that will calculate current and voltage distortion levels by simulating the Mirus Lineator™ and Adjustable Speed Drive (ASDs) based on your load requirements. By simply entering some basic information about your source and ASD system, Mirus’ SOLV will help you find the right solution for your application. Download your free copy of SOLV today.

Download the IEEE prize-paper. To learn more about Mirus International and its line of power quality improvement products – harmonic filters, data center solutions, generator solutions and transformers visit www.mirusinternational.com.

Prize paper co-authors:

M. Fahrney Benshaw Advanced Controls and Drives

M. James, P.E. EDG Consulting Engineers

M. McGraw NSOEM Inc.

 

CONTACT:          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab. 

 

Prevent Generator Neutral Circulating Current with Mirus International’s GENLINK™ DPNL

Brampton, ON – August 11, 2011 – Mirus International, a designer and developer of world class power quality improvement products is pleased to introduce GENLINK™ DPNL (Dissimilar Pitch Neutral Limiter).   Mirus’ GENLINK™ DPNL is a multiple winding reactor which is installed in the common neutral of paralleled sources.   

“When paralleling equipment such as generators or other distributed generation sources to each other or the utility supply, it’s critical that voltages produced by this equipment match as closely as possible,” says Tony Hoevenaars, President, Mirus International.  “To properly match voltages the RMS values need to be similar as well as the instantaneous values which are determined by the voltage waveshapes.  If not properly matched, circulating neutral currents can result.”

When paralleling generators with different pitch configurations, instantaneous voltages often do not match because the voltage waveshapes are somewhat different.  This can also be true when alternative energy sources (such as solar or wind) are paralleled with the Utility.  In these circumstances, neutral circulating currents will appear which are predominantly triple frequency.  If left untreated, these currents can cause equipment to overheat and false tripping of overcurrent protection equipment.

Mirus’ GENLINK™ DPNL, once installed in the common neutral between dissimilar generators or the generator and Utility supply, will add impedance to block the flow of circulating currents with minimal impedance to the flow of fault current. 

“The GENLINK™ DPNL is just one of many power quality improvement products developed by Mirus,” adds Hoevenaars. “Engineered and manufactured to treat challenging harmonic applications, our products provide solutions to companies who can’t afford downtime, risk equipment failure or distortion of any kind on the electrical distribution system,” says Hoevenaars.

To learn more about GENLINK DPNL, download Mirus’ white paper ‘Preventing Neutral Circulating Currents when Paralleling Generators’ and the product brochure.  For information on other power quality products offered by Mirus, visit www.mirusinternational.com.

CONTACT:          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab. 

Lineator Harmonic Filter with 6-pulse VFD Outperforms 18-pulse VFD in reducing Harmonics

Brampton, ON – April 21, 2011 – The use of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) is increasing in many industries resulting in an increased need to treat the current harmonics generated by these nonlinear loads. Two common methods of harmonic treatment include using a 6-pulse VFD with harmonic filter and an 18-pulse VFD. In comparing these methods, Mirus International, finds that using a 6-pulse VFD with its passive harmonic filter, Lineator™, is a better performing solution.

As the world’s foremost authority on harmonics mitigation, Mirus International has been at the forefront of developing world-class power quality improvement products for a myriad of applications, often called to solve some of the most challenging harmonic problems.  From municipal waste water pumps to offshore drilling rigs and ship propulsion systems, Mirus has continuously proven that its solution – 6-pulse VFD with Lineator™ filter – is more effective and efficient than an 18-pulse drive.

One such example includes a skydiving simulator company that was considering using 18-pulse drives for its large blowers.  Using Mirus’ proprietary and complimentary harmonic analysis software, SOLV™, the company found that 6-pulse VFDs with Lineator™ filters was the best and most cost effective choice.  The findings?  A 6-pulse VFD with Lineator™ was up to 3% more efficient, took up to 25% less floor space, cost 25% less and provided better harmonic mitigation especially when background voltage distortion and phase voltage imbalance were taken into consideration.  Field measurements taken during earlier comparison testing demonstrated that the Lineator™ can actually outperform the predicted levels.  Losses were 3.5% to 6% lower than the 18-pulse drive, and current distortion levels were better than Mirus’ guaranteed values.  To read more on this application, please download the case study at http://www.mirusinternational.com/downloads/Case-Study-SkyVenture-Montreal.pdf.

“Mirus’ Lineator™ filter has been engineered and manufactured to treat even the most challenging of harmonic applications.  When coupled with a 6-pulse VFD it simply outperforms 18-pulse VFDs and on applications where companies can’t afford downtime, risk equipment failure or distortion of any kind on the electrical distribution system, there’s no better solution,” says Al Archambault, Director of Sales, Mirus International.

CONTACT:          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab. 

Mirus International releases the next version of SOLV™, the industry’s leading harmonics analysis software.

March 24, 2011 – Brampton, ON – The world’s foremost authority on harmonics mitigation, Mirus International, introduces the newest version of SOLV™, its proprietary and complimentary harmonics analysis software.  The new version includes a suite of new features that build on the depth and breadth of harmonics and power quality analysis available in previous versions. 

SOLV™ is a powerful simulation program that will calculate current and voltage distortion levels by simulating the Mirus Lineator(TM) and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) / Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) based on your load requirements.  Key features include: a friendly, easy-to-use interface, fast simulation, built-in Lineator™ AUHF filters, built-in load models for alternate solutions such as AC line and or DC Link reactors, and multipulse VFDs, real-time waveforms and spectrums and detailed IEEE 519 compliance reports.  By simply entering some basic information about your source and VSD system, MIRUS' SOLV™ will help you find the right solution for your VSD application without the need of a costly harmonic study.

Mirus first developed SOLV™ as a filter design tool.  It worked so well that Mirus saw an opportunity to make it available to VFD OEM’s, and Consulting Engineers.

“They had a need for power quality analysis software, particularly, the ability to accurately calculate and determine power system harmonic distortion when using Variable Speed Drives, and SOLV™ was able to fill that gap.  And with built-in IEEE Std 519 harmonic limits this is a valuable tool for any consulting engineer or power quality professional,” says Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO, Mirus International, “The newest version is the next evolution in our quest to provide superior harmonics analysis – it provides users with additional tools that will improve their ability to calculate current and voltage distortion for their unique applications.”

New features of SOLV™ version 6.4 include:

• Ability to Export Harmonic Spectrum information to a Spreadsheet
• Energy Analysis
  • Provides total kW, kVA and kVAR at PCC#1, PCC#2, Distribution Panel and in Summary Report
  • kW calculation includes all harmonic losses in transformers and cables
    • Requires input of transformer efficiency and % stray losses 
  • Provides evidence of how energy can be saved by removing harmonic losses introduced by VFD’s
  • Allows for justification of Lineators based on energy savings in addition to harmonic compliance 
• Metric cable sizes are now standard European sizes
• Telephone Interference Factor (TIF) and I*T Product are calculated at PCC#1 and PCC#2
  • Calculates TIF and I*T based on IEEE Std 519 and compares results to required limits

The new version of SOLV™ can be downloaded for free at www.mirusinternational.com.  If you are an existing SOLV™ user login at the Mirus website membership area to download the new version of SOLV.  

CONTACT:                                                                                                                                          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab. 

 

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Mirus International introduces AutoTransLineator™, an auto transformer with built-in harmonics filter all on one compact common core

January 27, 2011 – Brampton, ON – Mirus International, the world’s foremost authority on harmonics mitigation is pleased to launch its newest product the AutoTransLineator™.  A low voltage AutoTransformer with built-in Lineator™ harmonic filter, the AutoTransLineator™ offers multi-pulse performance for 6-pulse Variable Speed Drives on low voltage applications where the VFD voltage rating is different than the service voltage – addressing  the need for either  step-down or step-up line voltage transformation.
The AutoTransLineator™ can be used in a number of applications – wherever there is a need to align the VFD voltage with the service voltage rating.  Common applications include HVAC equipment in commercial buildings, equipment with VFDs in hospitals and offshore drilling environments. 
“This is the only product on the market that provides the benefits of an autotransformer and the industry’s leading passive harmonics filter for 6-pulse VFDs,” says Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO, Mirus International. 
Other methods of harmonic treatment on low voltage, 6-pulse VFD applications require a special replacement 18-pulse VFD or separate transformer to match the existing 6-pulse VFD voltage along with tuned passive harmonic filters, or expensive active harmonic filters.
The AutoTransLineator™ treats all major harmonics generated by VFDs and other 3-phase 6-pulse rectifier loads, meets IEEE Std 519, can be easily applied to a single or group of VFDs, has a power factor of 0.98 lagging to 0.95 and an input current demand distortion of less than 5% on systems that have an lsc/IL ratio of <20.Various sizes are available ranging from 60HP to 3500HP in voltages up to 690V.  For more information on this product as well as other power quality products offered by Mirus, visit www.mirusinternational.com

CONTACT:                                                                                                                                          
Tony Hoevenaars, President and CEO
1-888-866-4787
mirus@mirusinternational.com
www.mirusinternational.com

About Mirus International
Mirus designs and develops world class power quality improvement products for mission critical operations.  Their uniquely specialized product line includes highly efficient harmonic filters, transformers, autotransformers and Data Center power distribution equipment.  Comprised of a leading team of power quality experts, Mirus’ solutions minimize disruption to the power supply, improve reliability and adhere to the strictest of regulatory requirements while also saving energy. Proven to perform, Mirus products are available globally and are real-world tested in its own Harmonics & Energy (H&E) Lab.