Water / Wastewater
Municipal and industrial water systems rely on continuous pumping and treatment processes that are increasingly driven by variable frequency drives (VFDs). Federal Pacific, together with its specialized Mirus division, provides medium-voltage power distribution and advanced harmonic mitigation solutions engineered to protect critical motor loads, reduce energy costs, and ensure long-term infrastructure reliability.
Power Distribution and Power Quality Challenges
Water and wastewater facilities face significant power quality challenges due to the heavy use of non-linear loads and the requirement for uninterrupted municipal service.
Harmonic Distortion From Cooling Systems
Variable frequency drives (VFD) used in chillers and cooling systems can introduce harmonic distortion into the electrical system.
Energy Efficiency and Operational Costs
There are significant benefits to reducing wasted power and utility penalties through improved power factor and harmonic filtration.
Continuous Operation and Reliability
It’s key to protect sensitive control systems and pumps from power disturbances that can lead to service interruptions or environmental.
Remote and Unmanned Installations
Many pumping stations and collection system facilities operate remotely and require reliable, low-maintenance equipment that performs continuously without regular on-site intervention.
Federal Pacific Medium-Voltage Distribution
Federal Pacific provides medium-voltage switchgear and substation solutions with a documented history of application in water and wastewater treatment facilities.
PSV Automated Pad-Mounted Switchgear
Provides automated medium-voltage distribution for water and wastewater systems, supporting reliable switching, fault isolation, and remote operation for pump stations and treatment facilities.
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PSE Dead-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear
Provides safe, dead-front medium-voltage distribution for water and wastewater applications, offering simple and reliable switching for pump stations and remote sites where automation is not required.
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Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
Metal-enclosed switchgear, rated 5 kV to 35 kV, provides switching, protection, and distribution for medium-voltage power systems within water and wastewater treatment plants. Available with automatic transfer, SCADA control, and primary metering.
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Mirus Power Quality Solutions
Mirus, by Federal Pacific, provides power quality solutions designed to mitigate harmonic distortion caused by VFDs used in water and wastewater systems.
LINEATOR™ HP2
The Lineator HP2 is a passive harmonic filter designed for electrical demands. It reduces harmonic distortion, helping to protect equipment and maintain stable, efficient power.
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LINEATOR™ AAPF
The Advanced Active Power Filter provides real-time harmonic mitigation that optimizes power factor, reduces electrical losses, and supports compliance with IEEE Std 519.
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ULLTRA™ Transformer
The ULLTRA harmonic mitigating transformer improves energy efficiency and reduces harmonic distortion across nonlinear loads, supporting reliable and efficient operation.
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INVERSINE™
The Inversine sine-wave filter smooths VFD output voltage, reducing electrical stress, motor heating, and noise — ideal for protecting pumps and motors in demanding applications.
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LINEATOR™ SUHF
The Lineator Single-Phase Universal Harmonic Filters mitigates harmonics in single-phase and mixed-load environments, improving power quality and ensuring stable operation of sensitive equipment within facilities.
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Lifecycle Support
Mirus provides the technical assessment and engineering expertise required to optimize water treatment power systems. Our engineering teams specialize in identifying and solving the specific power quality issues that affect municipal infrastructure and large-scale pumping operations.
Power Quality Assessment
Detailed analysis of harmonic levels and system stability to identify and resolve performance risks.
Custom Engineering
Design of specialized filtration solutions tailored to specific VFD configurations and treatment facility layouts.
Lifecycle Support
Ongoing technical guidance and monitoring to ensure power quality equipment maintains peak efficiency as facility loads change.
Federal Pacific and Mirus for Water and Wastewater Applications
By focusing on the specific challenges of motor-driven loads, Mirus provides technical validation and engineered solutions that go beyond standard catalog offerings. This specialized expertise ensures that municipal facilities can maximize equipment life, reduce energy consumption, and maintain the continuous operation required for public health and safety.
Discuss Your Water / Wastewater Requirements
Connect with us to identify the right power quality solutions for your treatment facility and operational environment.