Voltage regulation serves to control voltage and stabilize voltage variations in an electrical supply system by keeping it in a specific range through the use of a device designed to maintain the stability of a current flow.
Thanks to voltage regulation, it is possible to protect electrical appliances connected to the electrical network and avoid problems such as voltage variations, voltage drop and overvoltage.
A voltage regulator is an equipment specialized in stabilizing voltage variations and avoiding overvoltage peaks, one of the main problems of the power supply system. These devices are designed to provide a regulated voltage in compliance with power quality criteria, to stabilize DC voltages, to maintain a constant voltage level in an integrated circuit and, therefore, to protect electrical installations.
In an electrical power distribution system, voltage regulators maintain voltages within a certain range, thus ensuring that electrical equipment operates optimally. Voltage regulators or voltage regulators are therefore installed so that consumers receive a constant voltage regardless of the power of the power line to which they are connected.
If electrical equipment is subjected to a poorly regulated voltage, its performance is put at risk, as it can be damaged. A good voltage or voltage regulator helps companies (private or public utility) to maintain the voltage levels used for their operation and to provide their services with electrical equipment and systems that will function properly.
The voltage curve can be observed when the electrical power load drops from the highest point to zero, when the electrical current goes from zero to a short circuit level, and when the voltage goes from open circuit to zero. A voltage regulator has the ability to subtract or add voltage, so, as an autotransformer, it helps to make the voltage levels of a system consistent. Thus, the control of a voltage regulator can detect variations and order changes when necessary.
Among the most frequent problems related to electrical load current variations are voltage sags, disconnections, voltage interruptions and voltage fluctuations, which are generally related to network providers or large consumers.
Constant changes in load profiles can lead to voltage drops and installation, so installing a voltage regulator has advantages such as improved power quality, reduced maintenance requirements, faster recovery from voltage swings and increased load capacity.
El almacenamiento de energía eléctrica en baterías ayuda a regular el voltaje y protege la vida útil de los equipos, al disminuir la incidencia de bajas violentas de electricidad que pueden dañarlos, y además permite usar las reservas de energía eléctrica. Gracias a estas reservas de energía en baterías, los riesgos asociados a las variaciones de voltaje se reducen casi a cero y los apagones no afectan a los aparatos electrónicos.
En los Sistemas de alimentación ininterrumpida (SAI) o uninterruptible power supply (UPS), la corriente alterna es el voltaje de entrada y se convierte en corriente directa al cargarse en baterías para suministrar corriente alterna a los equipos conectados a estas y aprovechar en apagones (y en los horarios más caros de la CFE) las reservas de electricidad.
Battery storage systems, such as Quartux's, help to regulate voltage and contribute to improve the power and quality of energy supplied according to each customer's needs. With Quartux's innovative technology, it is possible to store energy in batteries to maintain a constant energy flow for a longer period of time and without current variations.
The use of these devices is very important to maintain power quality and the proper functioning of electrical equipment by protecting them from load current variations. Voltage regulators in storage systems maintain the voltage within predetermined limits, so their use ensures proper operation of all equipment and machinery and does not interrupt the operation of large industries.
In contrast, an unregulated voltage supply can lead to problems such as reduced lifetime of electronic components, overheating and possible premature failure.
