Prescription · Full case
APFC health check — Cement Mill 1
Power factorhighInfoactive· 2026-07-23
PF 0.84 drifting toward the penalty slab this billing window
Potential savings
₹38,000
per month
₹4,56,000 / yr modeled
Root-cause analysis
- PF 0.84 drifting toward the penalty slab this billing window
Recommended action
- Walk APFC stages; confirm stage 3 contactor and capacitor bank health.
- If stage open, swap spare bank and re-check PF at Mill 1 feeder within 2 h.
- Mark confirmed only after PF holds ≥0.92 for one TOD peak.
Anomaly window
| Asset | Load % | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| kiln 1 | 108% | Above design |
| mill 1 | 72% | Normal |
| comp 2 | 54% | Normal |
What this shows
Demand 14% above design during 10–11 TOD peak; MD coincidence risk.
Sanity check
Confirm finding against live load for the named assets. Log header pressure, kW, and alarms for 15–30 minutes to validate.
Cost–benefit & ROI
Modeled addressable: ₹38,000/mo based on MD coincidence · peak TOD window.
Inspection · stage swap if needed
Risks & mitigations
| Risk / mitigation | Detail |
|---|---|
| Over-correction | watch for leading PF; trim one stage if PF >0.98. |
KPIs & alerts
| KPI | Target | Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Rule confidence | ≥ 91% | < 81% |
| Action by due date | Before bill close | Overdue |
Commissioning & verification
- Walk APFC stages; confirm stage 3 contactor and capacitor bank health.
- If stage open, swap spare bank and re-check PF at Mill 1 feeder within 2 h.
- Mark confirmed only after PF holds ≥0.92 for one TOD peak.
Ledger entry
Manager takeaway
APFC health check — Cement Mill 1. PF 0.84 drifting toward the penalty slab this billing window Addressable ₹38,000/mo at 91% confidence.