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Description
The APFC panel functions via a microprocessor controller that processes voltage and current feedback from line Current Transformers (CTs) to compute real-time reactive power (kVAR) requirements. It systematically connects or disconnects capacitor stages using electromagnetic contactors or fast-acting thyristors to offset lagging currents from motors and transformers. Integrated detuned reactors mitigate harmonic resonance and safeguard capacitors from premature degradation. Compartmentalized CRCA sheet-steel enclosures, equipped with forced-air cooling and thermal cut-offs, preserve internal component stability during high ambient operations. Overall, it lowers power operational overheads while prolonging the working life of heavy processing machinery.
Specifications
| Key Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 380V / 415V / 440V 3-Phase AC (50/60 Hz) |
| Capacity Range | 20 kVAR to 1250 kVAR |
| Controller Type | Microprocessor Digital APFC Relay (6 to 16 Steps) |
| Target Power Factor | Adjustable 0.95 Lagging to 0.99 Leading |
| Switching Mechanism | Heavy-Duty Contactors or Thyristor Modules |
| Capacitor Type | Heavy-Duty MPP / APP / Gas-Filled Capacitors |
| Capacitor Bank | Multi-Step Power Capacitor Bank* |
| Monitoring | Power Factor, Voltage, Current & Electrical Parameters* |
| Key Features | Automatic PF Correction, Load-Based Switching & Protection |
| Product Type | Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) Control Panel |
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | India |
Application
Trade Details
| Available Stock | In Stock |
| Sample Availability | No |
Payment Terms
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Shipping & Logistics
| Port of Dispatch | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
Company Profile
RJ Automations, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu, IndiaManufacturer•Trading Company•Importer•Exporter
Factory Details
Factory SizeBelow 1000 sqm
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the primary function of an industrial APFC panel?
It automatically switches capacitor banks on and off to maintain a high power factor close to unity under changing electrical loads.
2
What is the difference between contactor-based and thyristor-based APFC panels?
Contactor switching suits steady or slowly changing loads, while thyristor switching provides ultra-fast, wear-free engagement for rapidly fluctuating industrial loads.
3
Why are detuned reactors necessary in some APFC panels?
Detuned reactors prevent harmonic resonance created by non-linear loads (such as VFDs and rectifiers) from damaging the capacitor banks.
4
Can an APFC panel overcorrect the power factor?
Modern microprocessor controllers automatically disconnect capacitor stages when loads decrease to prevent leading power factor conditions and overvoltage.
5
What routine maintenance is required for an APFC panel?
Maintenance involves inspecting capacitors for swelling or oil leakage, checking contactor contacts, cleaning dust filters, and verifying CT/PT wiring tightness.
APFC Control Panel
An Industrial APFC (Automatic Power Factor Correction) Panel maintains a target power factor near unity by automatically switching capacitor banks in response to varying inductive loads. Operating primarily at 415V AC in 3-phase systems, it lowers reactive power losses, improves transformer and cable utilization, and prevents heavy low-power-factor penalties on industrial utility bills.
Min. Order Quantity: 1 piece
Shipping
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RJ Automations
Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu, IndiaManufacturer
