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BPU Product Description
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Basic Power, Inc.
The “BasicPower™ Unit”
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The patent pending technology features a state-of-the-art electromagnetic reactor
that monitors, stores, and distributes the proper amount of electricity to each
operating load within the operating system in the home, building, or factory. The
BasicPower™ Unit (BPU™) employs a multifaceted approach to impact Power
Quality enabling levels of improvement that are otherwise not possible. This
energy management system is complimented by using the highest standard of
active harmonic filtration and controlled capacitance providing significantly
improved power factor correction. Additionally, the BPU™ features a self-adjusting
electromagnetic reactor core that allows it to respond to changing loads. When
added to your existing electrical system, this single device provides enhancements
to your Power Quality in a manner that lowers your electric bill.
The key concept relative to the BPU™ is that while it is addressing ALL of
the Power Quality conditions, it uses this wasted power or watts to reduce
the actual kilo-watts (kWh) consumed. In any given system, the conditions
described above can represent a potential kWh savings opportunity of 11% to 30%
depending upon the severity of each individual condition.
Introduction to the BPU™
The BPU™ is a new and improved device designed and developed by Guy
Lestician and licensed to Basic Power, Inc. to address Power Quality realities. The
BPU™ is truly unique insofar as it contains multiple features including lightning
protection, voltage sags and swells, harmonic mitigation, surge suppression,
phase balancing, and power factor correction integrated in such a way that reduces
demand in kilo-watts.
The BPU™ is a solid state device with no moving parts or microprocessor control.
The key to the BPU™ lies within the electromagnetic reactor core and the ability
of the unit to respond to changing conditions. This component interacts with all
other components in the unit to reduce kWh.
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Three Magtori -2 Power Quality Transformers
Stacked for a three phase service.
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Features of the BPU™
The BPU™ provides key features, all of which interact to provide kilo-watt (kWh)
reduction. The BPU™ shown below is a 208 volt commercial unit.
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“Power Quality” Conditions Improved by the BPU™
The BPU™ improves various poor Power Quality conditions created by utility grid
power and other forms of external power as well as internal appliances and
equipment. These conditions are described below and are all managed by a single
BPU™.
The BPU™ has no known equal because of the ability to take the wasted power
created by the utility grid power and internal electrical circuits and then to store
and to distribute this power in kilo-watts to each operating load. The BPU™ is the
least resistive circuit in the electrical system so when building loads are activated
they will pull stored kilo-watts from the BPU™ first before seeking external power
coming through the utility meter. While competitors’ devices may reduce
amperage or act as a surge protection, they cannot use the wasted energy and
achieve the additional benefits outlined above. The BPU™ provides the only
known comprehensive solution addressing the problematic areas outlined above
in Power Quality. To achieve similar performance as that provided by the BPU™
would require many different devices integrated properly making the BPU™ cost
and space competitive.
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Technical Diagram of How the BPU™ Functions
This diagram reflects how each stage or component of the BPU™ improves Power
Quality and reduces the demand for utility provided kilo-watts through the
interaction and integration of all BPU™ components.
The electromagnetic reactor core represents the inductor. This inductor is
connected to Storage 1, which is an Active Filter Network (S1). This provides for
surge suppression as well as harmonic filtration. The electromagnetic reactor core
is also able to capture lost energy and store it for future use. The electromagnetic
reactor core and Storage 1 provide for a voltage drop to Storage 2, which is with
Notch Filters. Although Storage 2 acts as an EMI filter, it is primarily a notch filter
stage setup for blocking out spikes with the harmonic section. The last stage
(Stage 3) is designed for power factor correction, working in conjunction with the
other stages. The voltage drop from the electromagnetic reactor core, in parallel
with Storage 1, reduces the size and number of capacitors required for power
factor correction for the whole facility. It also eliminates harmonics and transients
that could adversely affect the larger capacitor bank (Storage 2).
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The electromagnetic reactor core also acts as a clamp during inrush conditions.
For example, if the main breaker is turned off and suddenly is turned on, all the
loads in the facility would simultaneously demand power. The BPU™ will clip the
peak current inrush demanded by the loads by releasing the power saved by the
charged capacitors in the Stage 3 locations.
Company Profile
Basic Power, Inc. is located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania in the northeastern
part of the Commonwealth. The BPU™ has been manufactured since early 2014
but prior generations have been installed beginning around 2000. Basic Power is
located in 6,328 square feet building housing the offices, shop area, and
warehouse allowing Basic Power to manufacture about 100 various units per
month. Basic Power also has other third party manufacturing options.
Guy Lestician is the innovator, scientist, and entrepreneur in Basic Power, Inc. with
numerous domestic and international patents. Guy is an inventor of energy
systems and, in addition to the BPU™, has developed patented high output
electronic ballasts, ultraviolet lights, and breakthrough light scanning technology.