APFC PANEL
(AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR CORRECTION )
Ver.: 0
Date: 01 January 2003
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1 - DESCRIPTION
Any non-linear loads like:
Non power factor corrected fluorescent and HID
lighting fixture ballasts (40-80% p.f.)
Arc welders (50-70% pf)
Solenoids (20-50% pf)
Induction heating equipment (60-90% pf)
Small dry-pack transformers (30-95% pf)
Induction motors (55-90%) etc.
can cause poor power factor. In many areas electricity
boards imposes a penalty charge for low power factor (pf).
A poor power factor due to an inductive load can be
improved by addition of capacitors in shunt. Awareness of
necessity of power factor quality is increasing. Enhancing
power quality i.e improvement of power factor saves cost
and ensures a rapid return on investments.
Installing MAX APFC
Panels provides a reliable
solution for elimination of
penalties and a cost reduction
in the electricity bills by
approximately 25%. This
panel offers designs that are
suitable for indoor or outdoor
use. They are designed to
minimize installation time and
cost and offers high reliability,
long life and is suitable for
operation over a temperature
range of -10 C to 50 C. A
wide range of ratings with
standard devices are
available.
2 - TECHNICAL FEATURES
Dimensions: (L x W x H) mm
35 70 kVAr
300 kVAr
400 kVAr
800 x 400 x 100
1000 x 800 x 2000
1650 x 800 x 1800
Supply 3 Phase, 4 Wire
Rated Voltage 415 V / 440 V
Rated frequency 50 Hz.
Permissible Over Voltage 1. 1 Vn
Permissible Over Current 1.3 line Current
Temperature Category 50 C
3 BEST SUITABLE FOR
This APFC panel is best suitable for
Installations having thyristorised loads
Municipal water pumping schemes
Lift irrigation schemes
DoT, Railways, CPWD requirement
Upto 20% harmonic distortions
50 % over current
20 % over voltages
4 - SAFETY FEATURES
HRC fuses back-up protection
Safety door interlock to prevent door from being
opened while panel is ON
Each capacitor is provided with an internal
discharge resistor
Panel Inner View
Front View Back View
5 - SALIENT FEATURES
User friendly Microprocessor
based APFC Relay having
following characteristics:
o Intelligent control
o Menu driven handling
o Self-optimizing control capability
o Large measuring voltage range
o Recall function of recorded
values
o Four-quadrant operation (e.g.
stand by generator)
o Powerful alarm output
System parameters displayed
System voltage (VAC)
Reactive power (kvar)
Active power (kW)
Frequency
THD-V, THD-I
Apparent power (kVA)
Apparent current (A)
Temperature (C)
Real-time cos
Current limiting contactors / Thyristors especially designed for
capacitor switching
Load manager and data logger can also be provided in additional to
downloading data
Provision for top and bottom cable entry
Aesthetically designed dust proof cabinet with powder coating
Cooling fan for efficient performance
Completely wired and tested in works and supplied with all control
and safety devices.
6 - Technical data Automatic power factor correction unit
Mechanical structure sheet steel, protected against corrosion by a Phosphating treatment.
Structure powder painted, IS631 Siemens grey colour (other colours on
request)
External Protection Degree: IP45
Wiring
Flame retardant cables. Aux. circuits are identified as in the electrical
drawing
Fuses All capacitors is protected by a set of three fuses with high breaking
capacity. Also the auxiliary circuits are protected by fuses.
Rated Voltage 415 Vac
Frequency 50 Hz.
Auxiliary voltage 230 Vac
Mains voltage 415 Vac three phase
Contactors Each bank of capacitors is controlled by a three-pole contactor. To limit the
inrush current peaks, each contactor is provided with insertion resistors.
Thyristors Thyristor switching at zero crossing, instantaneous ON & 40 sec delay
required for same capacitor to be switched ON again.
Capacitors
Self-healing Metallized Polypropylene equipped with overpressure
safety device and discharge resistor. Filling: biodegradable non toxic
dry type, PCB free. Capacitance tolerance: - 5% to + 10%, Dielectric
losses: <0.2W/kvar
Protection degree External protection rating : IP 45
Power supply Provision for top and bottom cable entry
Cooling Exhaust fans
Temperature class -10 C to + 50C
Power factor controller Friendly user intelligent Microprocessor based APFC Relay
Reference Standards
IS 13585 (PartI ); 1994
7 SCHEMATIC WIRING DRAWING
Fig A: Contactor Switched Panel
Fig A: Thyristor Switched Panel
