SQ-300®i Automatic Voltage Control
Proven electrostatic
precipitator solutions
To help keep your electrostatic
precipitator (ESP) functioning at
peak performance, Babcock &
Wilcox Power Generation Group,
Inc. (B&W PGG) provides innovative
precipitator systems, mechanical
and electrical components, controls
and software.
New AVC design for
improved performance
and efficiency
B&W PGG’s SQ-300®i automatic
voltage controller (AVC) is a
redesign of our original SQ-300® Optional operator interface with touch screen provides quick system access for
simplified operation and system monitoring.
model that has a reputation for
optimizing ESP performance closed, users benefit from arc efficiency and improved emissions
and collection efficiency in many flash protection and improved collection.
worldwide industry applications. personnel safety.
• Increased system flexibility The SQ-300®i controller delivers
Serving as an integral component provides operational benefits. the latest available technology
of the precipitator control system, and features, while maintaining
the SQ-300®i AVC simultaneously • Optional operator interface the same high quality and benefits
controls the precipitator, analyzes with large, color touch screen of its predecessors, the SQ-200
alarms, and interfaces with provides quick system access and SQ-300 controllers. Features
computer-based data acquisition for simplified operation and include:
software. system monitoring including
VI curve, history and alarm log • Improved connectivity that
generation. interfaces with customer data
With its improved speed and acquisition systems, including
process capability, the SQ-300®i • Cost-effective, flexible design Windows® 7 operating system
controller can replace old or allows for simple or elaborate software
unreliable equipment and help configuration.
maintain compliance with today’s • Increased average power
• On-board data storage capacity delivered to the field through
governmental emissions reporting for up to one year of data.
requirements. In addition, the patented automated tuning
this versatile AVC is an ideal • No EEPROMs are required. of setback and spark rate,
complement to an ESP upgrade Enhancements, troubleshooting resulting in higher collection
for generating information that is and upgrades can be performed efficiency
critical to analyzing and improving on-line and remotely from our • Obtains power quality analysis
precipitator performance. diagnostic center. utilizing on-board waveform
analysis
Advanced AVC capabilities Solid industry reputation • On-board generation of Vl
• On-board five-trace oscilloscope The SQ line of automatic voltage curves
permits triggering on events, controls uses an advanced,
patented spark response algorithm • Monitors key operations of the
such as sparking. Because T/R and precipitator field during
the AVC cabinet can remain for higher performance, increased
operation
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the SQ-300®i AVC can deliver
reduced power consumption while
managing outlet emissions.
Optional equipment
• Color touch screen operator
interface for quick system access
simplifies operation and enables
system monitoring.
• Digital and/or analog input and
output modules handle control
of tumbling hammers, acoustic
horns, and the import and
export of analog or digital data.
New and improved SQ-300®i automatic voltage control.
• Utilizes Modbus TCP/IP • Local viewing of real time and
communications which allow historical electrical and alarm
direct communication with the history, waveforms, VI curves
SQ-300®i controller from the and short trends
DCS system • Ability to interface with other
• Conformal coating on PCBs for B&W PGG software programs
protection and plant systems to provide
• Configurable to unique IP a unique precipitator control
address and subnet mask package
• MET, CMET, CE certified • Simple installation
• No hardware or software
Improved collection
potentiometers for calibration
efficiency and reliability
• Back corona control logic By providing a patented quick spark
• Intermittent energization response algorithm, the SQ-300®i
capable controller allows for the maximum
• Control tumbling hammer power level application to the ESP
rappers and perform POR regardless of operating conditions.
Dual AVC cabinet
• Capable of real time diagnostics
Energy savings
• Ability to provide digital and By monitoring process parameters
analog inputs/outputs and outlet particulate emissions,
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20 S. Van Buren Avenue The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W). Established in 1867, B&W is
Barberton, Ohio 44203 USA a world leader in providing steam generating and emissions control
Phone: 1.800.336.2585 equipment, nuclear operations and components, and defense program
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SQ-300 is a registered trademark of Babcock & Wilcox
Power Generation Group, Inc.
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