SecuRite APFCS

(Automatic Power Factor

Correction System)

Automatic Power
Factor Correction System
l Range - 15 to 350kVAr*
*Customised solution
 - Automatic Power  Factor Correction System
Introduction
which is unhealthy for the installation as it can result in
Modern Power network cater to a wide variety of electrical over voltages, saturation of transformers, mal-operation
and power electronic loads, which create a varying power of diesel generating sets, penalties by electricity supply
demand on the supply system. It therefore becomes authorities etc.
practically difficult to maintain a consistent power factor
It is therefore necessary to automatic switching operation of
by the use of fixed compensation i.e. fixed capacitor to be
the suitable capacitor depending upon the load fluctuations
manually switched ON and OFF to suit the variation of the
without manual intervention. This compensation is best
load. This will lead to situation where the installation can
suited to the load requirements.
have a low power factor causing higher demand charges
and levy of power factor penalties. It can be achieved by using Automatic Power Factor
Correction (APFC) System which can maintain consistently
In addition to not being able to achieve the desired power
high power factor, without leading power factor operation.
factor that the use of fixed compensation can result
in leading power factor under certain load conditions,

Range
• Output Rating: 15-350 kVAr (Other kVAr rating on • IEC 60044-1: Current transformers.
request)
• IEC 60664-1 / IEC 61326: Power Factor Controller.
• Voltage Rating: 440 V

Ref. Standard
• IEC 61921/ IS 8623
The design of the Low Voltage Power Factor Correction
banks and accessories shall comply with the following
standards
• IEC60831: Part 1 & 2-Shunt power capacitors of the self
healing type for a.c systems having rated voltage up to
and including 1kV.
• IEC 60439-3: Low voltage switchgear and control gear
assemblies. Particular requirements for low-voltage
switchgear and control gear assemblies intended to be
installed in places where unskilled persons have access
for their use-Distribution boards.
• IEC 60947: Low Voltage Switchgear
Part 2: Molded Case Circuit Breakers & Air circuit Breakers
Part 4: Power Contactors
• IEC 60269: LV Fuses
• IEC 60529: Degree of protection provided by enclosure
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Salient Features
• Correction to Unit Power Factor.
• Modular Design which allows easier assembly,
installation and maintenance by the user.
• Designed to minimize installation time and cost.
• Advanced Microprocessor relay
• The incomer MCCB provided has upto 35 KA fault
interrupting capability.
• Manual Capacitor Switching Capability.
• Indicating light for Capacitor stage display.
• Industrial Duty, Safety disconnects Metallized dielectric
capacitors, less than 0.2 watts per kVAr losses.
• Colour Siemens Grey RAL.
• Special cable used hence it can withstand temperature.
• Step Switching.
• Capacitor Duty Contactor with dumping resistance.
• Switch option Auto or Manual.
• Bus bar is made of copper.
• Provision of Rotary handle for incomer MCCB.
Principle Operation
• To continuously sense and monitor the load conditions
by the use of the external CT (whose output is fed to
the control relay).
• To automatically switch ON and switch OFF relevant
capacitor steps to ensure consistent power factor.
• To ensure easy user interface for enabling reliable
understanding of system operation, such as display of
real time power factor, number of switching operations
carried out etc.
• To protect against any electrical faults in a manner that
will ensure safe isolation of the power factor correction
equipment.
Disadvantages of having poor power factor are generally
understood as follows:
• More kVA demand for the given kW load and penalty for
poor power factor, hence higher running cost (electricity
bill).
• More line current for the given kW load and hence higher
rated transformer, switchgears and cables are required,
hence higher capital cost.
• More the line current for the given kW load and hence
higher losses at the transformer, switchgears and cables,
hence higher running cost.
• More line current for the given kW load- poor utilization of
all electrical distribution network and hence poor return
on investment.
• Higher voltage drops in the distribution network hence
poor performance of electrical equipments resulting in
production loss.
• Higher voltage fluctuations hence damage to electrical
equipments resulting in production loss.
Need to correct the poor power factor:
If we are able to correct the poor power factor to near
unity on all occasions at all loads, we can bring down
the kVA demand, line losses, increase the utilization of
the distribution equipments, increase the performance
of electrical equipments, avoid damages to electrical
equipments and avoid production losses due to power
related problems. Another major advantage is that unity
power factor not only avoids penalty but also brings in
incentive from Electricity Board for higher power factor. All
the above savings in revenue expenditures improves the
bottom line of the company directly adding to the profit.
Hence the investment on a good power factor correction
system will give an attractive payback. Subsequently the
return on the investment will be high.
Various Methods Of Power Factor Correction System
Using Power Capacitors, the poor power factor can be
corrected in the following methods:
• By providing fixed value of capacitors to the distribution
network at various points. They will be switched in/out as
per the load manually.
Principle of Reactive Energy Management
Active Power (kW )
• It is power used by the loads to meet the functional
output requirement
Reactive Power (kVAr)
• It is power used by the loads to meet its magnetic field
equipment’s and the requirements of magnetic losses
• The reactive power is always 90 out of phase with
respects to the active power
• The unit normally used to express the reactive power is
VAR ( in practical usage kVAr)
• The apparent power kVA is the vector some of active and
reactive power
Power Factor
The power factor is the cosine of the angle between Active
power and Apparent power.
• Power Factor (cosf) = Active power (kW)/ Apparent
power(kVA)
• kVA = √{(kW)2+(kVAr)2}
• kW = kVA x cosf
• tanf = kVAr/ kW
• Using APFC panel at various points of the distribution
network- Here automatic power factor correction takes
place with the help of power factor controller and
power contactors by switching in/out 4/6/8/12 steps of
capacitor banks as the power factor varies.
Effects of Reactive Energy
• It is now obvious that both active and reactive energy
are necessary inputs in all electrical systems however
the flow of reactive power has certain negative aspects
which results in the increased cost of electrical systems
and also drops in the efficiency of systems operations
• The increased flow of reactive power results in the
following. Adverse condition
• Overloading of transformers
• Higher kVA demand on system
• Higher voltage drop throughout the systems.
• Increase I R losses leading to additional heating and loss
of energy
• Increase in the rating of switchgear cable and other
protective device
• Reduction of voltage at the load end
Power Factor Correction
Capacitors are most cost effective and reliable static devices
which can generate and supply reactive power (energy).
Capacitors consume virtually negligible active power and
able to produce reactive power locally, thus enabling Power
Factor Correction for inductive loads.
The vector diagram given aside summarize the concept of
power factor correction/ improvement by reactive power
compensation with capacitors.
cosf1 = Initial power factor
cosf2 = Target power factor
kVA2<kVA1
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Benefits of Reactive Energy Management
• By providing proper Reactive management systems the adverse effects of flow of reactive energy can be minimized
• Following table provides some of the benefits of reactive energy.

Reduction in Electricity bill

Reduction in kVAr Demand

Reduction in kVA Demand

Reduction in Line Current Reduced Loading on Transformer

Reduction in Switchgear Rating

Reduction in line losses / Cable losses

Reduction in voltage regulations

Savings on the electricity bill

• Decrease in kVA demand
• Eliminate penalties on reactive energy
• Reduce power loss in transformers

Example: Copper loss = (PF1/PF2)2 x Full load

Loss reduction in a 630 kVA transformer Copper loss = (0.7/0.98)2 x Full load
PW = 6500 W (assumed) with an initial Power Factor = 0.7 = (0.7/0.98)2 x 6500
With power factor correction we obtain a final power = 3316 W
factor = 0.98 Savings = 6500W – 3316W
The losses become : 3316 W i.e. a reduction of 49% = 3183 W

Increase in available power

Power Factor Additional available
A high power factor optimizes an electrical installation.
power (kW)
Fitting PFC equipment on Low Voltage side of transformers
increases available power at secondary of LV transformers. 0.7 0%
The table shows the increased available power at the 0.8 +14%
transformer output by improving power factor from 0.7 to1. 0.85 +21%
Example : 0.90 +29%
Calculation for additional load in KW that can be connected 0.95 +36%
by improving Power Factor
1.00 +43%
Load = 500kVA
Initial PF (cosf1) = 0.7
Target PF(cosf2) = 0.95
cosf1 = kW1/kVA
kW1 = kVA x cosf1
= 350 kW
kW2 = kVA x cosf2
= 475 kW
Additional kW that can be connected
= 475-350
= 125 kW
% of additional load = 125 /350 x100
= 36%
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Multiplication Factor Table
Calculation of Capacitor Rating-kvar
Initial P.F Target P.F
0.9 0.91 0.92 0.93 0.94 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.98
0.4 1.807 1.836 1.865 1.896 1.928 1.963 2 2.041 2.088 2.149
0.42 1.676 1.705 1.735 1.766 1.798 1.832 1.869 1.91 1.958 2.018
0.44 1.557 1.585 1.615 1.646 1.678 1.712 1.749 1.79 1.838 1.898
0.46 1.446 1.475 1.504 1.535 1.567 1.602 1.639 1.68 1.727 1.788
0.48 1.343 1.372 1.402 1.432 1.465 1.499 1.536 1.577 1.625 1.685
0.5 1.248 1.276 1.306 1.337 1.369 1.403 1.44 1.481 1.529 1.59
0.52 1.158 1.187 1.217 1.247 1.28 1.314 1.351 1.392 1.44 1.5
0.54 1.074 1.103 1.133 1.163 1.196 1.23 1.267 1.308 1.356 1.416
0.56 0.995 1.024 1.053 1.084 1.116 1.151 1.188 1.229 1.276 1.337
0.58 0.92 0.949 0.979 1.009 1.042 1.076 1.113 1.154 1.201 1.262
0.6 0.849 0.878 0.907 0.938 0.97 1.005 1.042 1.083 1.13 1.191
0.62 0.781 0.81 0.839 0.87 0.903 0.937 0.974 1.015 1.062 1.123
0.64 0.716 0.745 0.775 0.805 0.838 0.872 0.909 0.95 0.998 1.058
0.66 0.654 0.683 0.712 0.743 0.775 0.81 0.847 0.888 0.935 0.996
0.68 0.594 0.623 0.652 0.683 0.715 0.75 0.787 0.828 0.875 0.936
0.7 0.536 0.565 0.594 0.625 0.657 0.692 0.729 0.77 0.817 0.878
0.72 0.48 0.508 0.538 0.569 0.601 0.635 0.672 0.713 0.761 0.821
0.74 0.425 0.453 0.483 0.514 0.546 0.58 0.617 0.658 0.706 0.766
0.75 0.398 0.426 0.456 0.487 0.519 0.553 0.59 0.631 0.679 0.739
0.76 0.371 0.4 0.429 0.46 0.492 0.526 0.563 0.605 0.652 0.173
0.78 0.318 0.347 0.376 0.407 0.439 0.474 0.511 0.552 0.599 0.66
0.8 0.266 0.294 0.324 0.355 0.387 0.421 0.458 0.499 0.547 0.608
0.82 0.214 0.242 0.272 0.303 0.335 0.369 0.406 0.447 0.495 0.556
0.84 0.162 0.19 0.22 0.251 0.283 0.317 0.354 0.395 0.443 0.503
0.85 0.135 0.164 0.194 0.225 0.257 0.291 0.328 0.369 0.417 0.477
0.86 0.109 0.138 0.167 0.198 0.23 0.265 0.302 0.343 0.39 0.451
0.87 0.082 0.111 0.141 0.172 0.204 0.238 0.275 0.316 0.364 0.424
0.88 0.055 0.084 0.114 0.145 0.177 0.211 0.248 0.289 0.337 0.397
0.89 0.028 0.057 0.086 0.117 0.149 0.184 0.221 0.262 0.309 0.37
0.9 0 0.029 0.058 0.089 0.121 0.156 0.193 0.234 0.281 0.342
0.91 0 0.03 0.06 0.093 0.127 0.164 0.205 0.253 0.313
0.92 0 0.031 0.063 0.097 0.134 0.175 0.223 0.284
0.93 0 0.032 0.067 0.104 0.145 0.192 0.253
0.94 0 0.034 0.071 0.112 0.16 0.22
0.95 0 0.037 0.078 0.126 0.186

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Calculation of required capacitor:
The capacitor required should be calculated taking the data from electrical bill copies of last 4-6 months if bill is not
available please take initial power factor as 0.75 lag. Please note that the max demand given in electrical bill is in kVA
not in kW.
Power factor = kWH / kVAH (these data are generally provided in electricity bills)
Initial Power factor - (Before installation of capacitor)
Recorded demand - 516kVA (Highest recorded demand)
Req power factor - 0.95lag (To be decided by customer)
kW = kVA x Power Factor
= 516 x 0.75 = 387
Required capacitor = kW x Multiplying Factor
= (0.75 x 516) x Multiplying Factor
= 387 x 0.553
= 215kVAr

Thumb Rule if HP is known:

The compensation for motor should be calculated taking the details from the rating plate of motor Or the capacitor
should be rated for 1/3 of HP . Refer Fig. for the connection of capacitor.

Individual Compensation

Supply Bus

Transformer 1. Ensure the capacitor is

protected using fuse / MCB
2. The capacitor is switched
Circuit Breaker

‘ON’ along with starter

3. In case of star-delta starter the
capacitor should switch ‘ON’
M M M M on delta mode

Capacitor switching in APFC panels

The switching of capacitor banks is a special and challenging task in Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC)
panels. The selection of appropriate switching device for such application is based on two criteria:
l Ability to carry rated capacitor current continuously
l Ability to withstand the peak-inrush current of capacitor
It is simple to calculate the capacitor rated current and select the switching device to be able to carry rated capacitor
current (2.5 to 3 times the capacitor rated current to take care of overload, harmonics, supply voltage variation and
capacitor value tolerance). However, it is little difficult to select the switching device which is able to withstand the
peak-inrush current. This is because the peak inrush current for capacitor switching application depends upon various
factors such as:
l The inductance of the network (including cables, switchgears and transformer)
l The transformer power rating and % impedance
Method used for power factor correction
l Fixed capacitor bank
l Multi-stage capacitor bank with steps of equal ratings
l Multi-stage capacitor bank with steps of unequal ratings
In multi-stage capacitor bank, the nos. and rating of steps already switched on

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In most of the installations, the multi-stage capacitor banks are used with steps of unequal ratings. The bigger steps of
higher kVAr ratings being switched on initially and smaller steps are switched on periodically, for achieving the targeted
power factor. In such cases, the value of inrush-current peak will be far higher and hence the smaller capacitors will
be heavily stressed.
Capacitor switching is done by capacitor duty contactor to limit the inrush currents.

Capacitor duty contactor:

Capacitor duty contactors can be used to limit the inrush current to less than 10*IN
Capacitor duty contactors have pre-contacts/auxiliary contacts with current limiting resistors (of 4 Ω). At the moment
of switching, the pre-contacts (with resistors) closes first. This will reduce the inrush current to less than 10*IN. After
a few milliseconds, main contacts will be closed and the pre-contacts will open and go out of the circuit .Capacitor
duty contactors are employed where the frequency of switching is less i.e., the load fluctuation is not very often. The
capacitor requires atleast 60 seconds to discharge to a nominal value (50 V).

Benefits of using Capacitor Duty Contactors:

Since switching of capacitor banks involves high transient inrush currents, the size of the contactor required to switch
these high currents becomes higher. Hence, current limiting inductors are used in series to attenuate this inrush current.
This increases the system cost and panel space.
A typical case below illustrates the magnitude of transient inrush current for switching of a capacitor bank.
For a 12.5 kVAr Capacitor bank:
Rated current of 12.5 kVAr 415 V Capacitor = 18 A
Peak Inrush current without Damping Resistors = 1200 A
Capacitor Duty Contactors are designed to limit this high transient inrush current by introducing damping resistors with
early make auxiliary contacts. The current limiting due to damping resistors protects the APFC system from harmful
effects of the capacitor charging inrush current.
Peak Inrush current with Damping Resistors = 260 A
It is observed that peak inrush current with damping resistors is one fifth of that without damping resistors. As the
contactor is now required to switch the rated capacitor current, the size of the contactor required is smaller. Thus the
system cost and panel space are significantly lower when Capacitor Duty Contactors are used.

Thermal design of APFC Panels

The life of the power capacitors and other equipments in APFC panels depend very much on the operating temperature.
Hence in order to maximise the life of the capacitors and other important equipments in the APFC panel, the temperature
must not be allowed to increase beyond certain limit. This article briefs some guidelines about the thermal design of
APFC panels and thereby dissipating the generated heat effectively.
For any panel, the temperature rise can be reduced by the following three ways:
l Operating at lower ambient temperature
l Using devices with lower power loss
l Dissipating the excess heat, so that temperature rise is control

Pd
Internal Temperature (Ti) = + Ta
kxS

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Where, Pd= Total power dissipated in the panel (in watts)
k = constant defined by the material used to manufacture the enclosure.
For painted sheet-steel enclosure, k = 5.5 W/m 2°C
S = effective surface area of the panel (in m)
Ta = Ambient temperature (in °C) a
If the temperature rise (Ti – Ta) is within the acceptable limits, natural cooling would be sufficient; else forced cooling
method should be employed for dissipating excessive heat.
1. Natural Cooling
In APFC Panels, the temperature rise remains under desirable limits with natural circulation of air(through natural
convection and radiation). The air circulation happens through some slots in the enclosure,called the louvers. When
temperature rises inside the panel, the pressure of the air increases and the density reduces.
Hence the hot air tends to move upwards. The hot air would go out through the louvers provided at the top side of the
panel. Fresh cold air would enter the panel through the louvers provided at the bottom. This is represented in Figure 1.
Figure 2 represents the common usage of extra louvers in-between the top and bottom louvers. The common
misconception behind this is that, extra louver would increase the volume of air flow. Practically, this does not happen
because the volume of the panel is fixed.
This results in the reduced air flow at the bottom section of the panel, as some air enters through the middle louvers.
Hence, the temperature of the lower section of the panel will be higher than the upper section.
It is recommended to follow the panel design as per the Figure 1.

Figure -1 Figure -2

Louvers Louvers

Hotl Air Outlet

Reduced rate
of air flow,
hence, over
Cool Air Inlet heating

Plinth Plinth

Side View Side View

2. Forced Cooling:
In APFC panels the above method would not offer sufficient cooling. In order to maintain the desired temperature levels
(ambient temperature + allowed temperature rise), forced cooling methods (using fans at the top) should be employed,
which would increase the rate of air flow. In figure 3, the cold air enters through the bottom louvers, flows through all
the equipments and they are forced out of the panel through fans. Hence, temperature rise in the panel is kept under
check and there are no hotspots/sections.

In figure 4, provision of additional louvers, actually disturbs the uniformity of the flow. Major chunk of cold air would enter
through the top louver and result in “short cycling”. So the bottom section of the panel would see higher temperature
rise.
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 Figure -3 Figure -4

Hotl Air Outlet Louvers

Forced out via Fan

Reduced rate
of air flow,
hence, over
Cool Air Inlet heating

Plinth Plinth
Side View Side View

Formula - 1
The kVAr of capacitor will not be same if voltage applied to the capacitor and frequency changes.

KVAr = (fM / fR) x (VM / VR)2 x kVAr

fM = Measured frequency.
fR = Rated frequency.
VM= Measured Voltage.
VR = Measured Voltage.

Formula - 2

Formula for calculating rated current of capacitor with rated supply voltage and frequency.
lL = kVAr x 103 / ( 3 X VL)

Formula - 3
The current of capacitor will not be same if voltage applied to the capacitor and frequency changes.

VM x fM
IM = IR
( VR x fR )

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Introduction
Power factor controllers for power factor correction in low voltage applications measures the actual power factor and connects or
Disconnect capacitors to achieve the desired value (Cos Φ).
The Microprocessor based system detects the reactive and active component of the network through the voltage and current path.
From this it calculates the phase shift between current and voltage and compares it with the set target power factor.
With the microprocessor based series Automatic Power Factor Controller and Intelligent Power Factor Controller, Havells offers a
broad range of PF Controller for all kinds of applications and loads. PFC solutions may be customized with versions for conventional and
dynamic PFC as well as with a new hybrid version for mixed – conventional and dynamic – applications. All these versions offer user-
friendly, menu-driven handing, compact dimension and easy installation.
Use of PF Controller ensures balanced utilization of capacitor stages and minimizes the number of switching operations – thus optimizing
the life cycle of the PFC systems.
Intelligent Power Factor Controller
The New Digital IPFC series not only offers a high reliability and accuracy in the reactive power compensation but also a user interface
for the configuration and programming, which is extremely intuitive and suitable to all applications.
The IPFC Measures the cos Φ Value and switches capacitor On/Off, Whenever it differ from its pre-set value.
Features
• Innovative Concept & Intelligent Control Behaviour
• Intelligent Switching Operations
• Self-Optimizing and Control Capability
• Four Quadrant Operations
Display
• Large and Multifunctional Seven Segment Display
• LCD Illumination
• LED’s for Capacitor Bank Status
• Parameter Display – Cap Banks Status ,PF, KW,
KVAr, KVA, Voltage, Current, Frequency, Target PF,
KVAr Value to Taraget Cos Φ

Fault/alarm Indication for protection

• Over / Under Voltage
• Over / Under Compensation
• Under Current
• Reverse
Optional
• IPFC 11002, 11003 – PC Software for Data Storing & System Monitoring
• Galvanically Isolated - RS 232, RS 485 Interface Cable
Technical Data & Limit Values
Reference Standard
Dimension
Weight
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature Range
Storage temperature Range
Mounting position
Protection class
Operation
Rated Operational Voltage
Rated Operational Current
Network Type
Mains frequency
Power consumption
Current
Voltage
Target Power Factor
Switching Outputs
Target Power Factor
Capacitor Steps
Relay Output Contact
Switching time range
Control modes
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IPFC11002 (1Φ, 1CT Sensing) IPFC11003 (3Φ, 3CT Sensing)
IEC 61010-1 IEC 61010-1
m.m. 144 x 144 x 85 144 x 144 x 85
kg. 0.75 0.75
°C –10 °C ... + 60 °C –10 °C ... + 60 °C
°C –20 °C ... + 65 °C –20 °C ... + 65 °C
Flush Mounting in Vertical Plane Flush Mounting in Vertical Plane
IP 54 ( Front) IP 54 ( Front)
V. AC 230 V AC+-20% 230 V AC+-20% (L-N)
I 50 mA – 6A (--/5 A Current Transformer) 50 mA – 6A (--/5 A Current Transformer)
Single Phase, 2 Wire Three Phase, 4 Wire
Hz 50 / 60 50 / 60
I <2VA <2VA
V <10 VA <10 VA
Cos Φ 0.8 < cos Φ <= 1 (Inductive) 0.8 < cos Φ <= 1 (Inductive)
Cos Φ 0.8 < cos Φ <= 1 (Inductive) 0.8 < cos Φ <= 1 (Inductive)
6,8 , 12 Steps (Max.) + 1 Alarm 6,8 , 12 Steps (Max.) + 1 Alarm
Max 250 AC, 1000 W Max 250 AC, 1000 W
2 Sec. – 30 Min. 2 Sec. – 30 Min.
Automatic Bank Selection in accordance to Automatic Bank Selection in accordance to
Reactive Power Compensation Reactive Power Compensation
Technical Data & Limit Values
Details Rating

Power Rating 15 kVAr 25-50 kVAr 75-150 kVAr 175-250 kVAr 275-350 kVAr

3 phase 415 V - 20% 3 phase 415 V - 3 phase 415 V - 3 phase 415 V - 3 phase 415 V - 20%
Rated Voltage
to 10% 20% to 10% 20% to 10% 20% to 10% to 10%

Frequency 50Hz +/-3% 50Hz +/-3% 50Hz +/-3% 50Hz +/-3% 50Hz +/-3%

Protection when Voltage

“C Curve” “C Curve” “C Curve” “C Curve” “C Curve”
sensing fails
OC, OV, Under OC, OV, Under OC, OV, Under OC, OV, Under OC, OV, Under
Alarms with relay output
Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation Compensation

Tolerance in kVAR ± 3.5 ± 3.5 ±7 ±8.75 ±8.75

Corrected PF 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Capacitor Bank ON By indication

By indication lamps By indication lamps By indication lamps By indication lamps
indication lamps
kVAR/ current meter for Optional- ICD
Optional- ICD Make Optional- ICD Make Optional- ICD Make Optional- ICD Make
Capacitor Make
Display of set/ actual
PF and kVAR PF and kVAR PF and kVAR PF and kVAR PF and kVAR
values
20 degree C above 20 degree C above 20 degree C above 20 degree C above 20 degree C above
Panel Temperature Rise
ambient ambient ambient ambient ambient

Panel Enclosure IP20, Force Cooled IP20, Force Cooled IP20, Force Cooled IP20, Force Cooled IP20, Force Cooled

Short Circuit Rating upto 35 kA

105 % Continuous
110 % for 8 Hours Daily
Over Voltage
120 % for 5 Minutes
130% for 1 Minute

Over Current 200 % the Rated Current Continuously

Duty Continuous

Power Supply Three phase, four line

Ambient temperature -5 °C to + 40 °C

Altitude 1000 metres above Sea level

Incomer A three pole MCCB, Using FRLS cable, of adequate section

Internal wiring Cylindrical, dry type three phase units (see table for step ratings)

Capacitors MPP - SH, Normal duty cylinderical with over pressure Disconnector & Discharge Resistor.

Contactors Three pole Capacitor duty contactors of adequate ratings for respective steps

Relay A microprocessor based relay with 4, 8 & 12 output contacts for switching contactors

Having PF indication, built in time delays, and alarm indication for CT reversal apart from the protections
associated with the capacitor itself, there is a thermostat which disconnects the entire panel in the event of
Controller Protection
excessive temperature rise in the enclosure.
As a safety measure, an inter lock is provided so that when the front door is opened, the entire panel will trip.

Installation Indoor, floor mounted in a well-ventilated, non-dusty environment, cable entry from bottom

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Table of Step Rating

Capacitor Step in kVAR with Capacitor Duty Contactor and MCB / MCCB Rating
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12

CT Rating

kVAr Rating
Incomer MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB
Capacitor
Contactor
MCCB

/5 C1 CC MC C2 CC MC C3 CC MC C4 CC MC C5 CC MC C6 CC MC C7 CC MC C8 CC MC C9 CC MC C10 CC MC C11 CC MC C12 CC MC

15 40A 50 1 12 6 2 12 6 5 12 10 7 12 16

25 63A 100 1 12 6 1 12 6 2 12 6 3 12 6 3 12 10 4 12 10 5 12 16 7 12 16

50 125A 150 1 12 6 2 12 6 3 12 10 4 12 10 5 12 16 7.5 12 20 12.5 20 25 15 20 32

75 200A 200 1 12 16 1 12 16 2 12 16 3 12 16 3 12 16 4 12 16 5 12 16 7 12 16 10 20 25 15 20 32 25 50 63

100 250A 300 1 12 16 2 12 16 3 12 16 3 12 16 4 12 16 5 12 16 7 12 16 7.5 12 16 10 20 25 12.5 20 25 20 30 63 25 50 63

125 315A 300 1 12 16 1 12 16 2 12 16 3 12 16 4 12 16 7.5 12 16 10 20 25 12.5 20 32 15 20 32 20 30 63 25 50 63 25 50 63

150 400A 400 1 12 16 2 12 16 3 12 16 5 12 16 7.5 12 25 10 20 25 12.5 20 25 15 20 32 20 30 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63

175 500A 450 1 12 16 2 12 16 5 12 16 10 20 25 12.5 20 25 15 20 32 15 20 32 20 30 63 20 30 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63

200 500A 500 3 12 16 5 12 16 7.5 12 25 10 20 25 15 20 32 20 30 63 20 30 63 20 20 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63

225 630A 600 3 12 16 7.5 12 25 10 20 25 15 20 32 20 30 63 20 30 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63

250 630A 600 5 12 16 10 20 25 15 20 32 20 30 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63

275 800A 800 3 12 16 5 12 16 7 12 25 10 20 25 15 20 32 15 20 32 20 30 32 25 50 63 25 50 63 50 50 63 50 50 63 50 50 63

300 800A 800 3 12 16 5 12 16 7 12 25 10 20 25 15 20 32 15 20 32 20 30 63 25 50 63 50 50 63 50 50 63 50 50 63 50 50 63

325 800A 800 5 12 16 7 12 25 12.5 20 25 15 20 32 15 20 32 20 30 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 50 50 125 50 50 125 50 50 125 50 50 125

350 800A 800 5 12 16 10 20 25 15 20 32 20 30 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 25 50 63 50 50 125 50 50 125 50 50 125 50 50 125

Ordering Information

Panel size
Description- With Normal Duty(Hercules) Capacitor Product Code
W X H X D in mm
15 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5015X0 700 X 1000 X 250

25 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5025X0

1050 X 1000 X 250
50 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5050X0

75 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5075X0

100 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5100X0

1500 X 1500 X 250
125 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5125X0

150 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5150X0

175 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5175X0

200 KVAr/ 440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5200X0

1500 X 1750 X 250
225 KVAr/ 440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5225X0

250 KVAr/ 440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5250X0

275 KVAr/ 440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5275X0

300 KVAr/ 440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5300X0

1500 X 2000 X 300
325 KVAr/ 440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5325X0

350 KVAr/ 440V Standard APFC Panel ND QHCTRB5350X0

Description- With Heavy Duty(Phantom) Capacitor

15 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5015X0 700 X 1000 X 250

25 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5025X0

1050 X 1000 X 250
50 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5050X0

75 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5075X0

100 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5100X0

1500 X 1500 X 250
125 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5125X0

150 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5150X0

175 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5175X0

200 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5200X0

1500 X 1750 X 250
225 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5225X0

250 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5250X0

275 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5275X0

300 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5300X0

1500 X 2000 X 300
325 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5325X0

350 KVAr /440V Standard APFC Panel HD QHKTRB5350X0

Note: Manual version also available
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 Control System

CRCA Sheet
Steel Cable Alley

Outgoing MCB
/ MCCB

Neutral
Assembley

Rotary Handle

Capacitor Bank

Panel Lock

Earthing Screw Current Transformer

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 Cooling Fan

Busbar
Assembley

CRCA Sheet
Steel Cable Alley

Contactor Section

Outgoing MCB
/ MCCB

Incomer MCCB

Capacitor Bank

Base Chanel

CRCA Sheet Steel

Enclosure

15
 GA Drawings 15 KVAr

R Y B
IPFC Relay

Volt Meter Amiter

MCCB

Side Front

Bottom

Foundation

16
 GA Drawing 25 to 50 KVAr

R Y B

IPFC Relay

Volt Meter Amiter

MCCB

Front
Side

Bottom

Foundation

17
 GA Drawing 75 to 350 KVAr

R Y B

IPFC Relay

Volt Meter Amiter

MCCB

Side Front

Bottom

Foundation

Rating A B C D1 D2 W H X1 Y1 Y2
75-150kVAr 351 700 250 230 250 1500 1500 600 100 1400
175-250kVAr 351 700 250 230 250 1500 1750 600 100 1650
275-350kVAr 351 700 250 280 300 1500 2000 600 150 1900
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Notes

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 Regional & Branch Offices:
NORTH - REGIONAL OFFICE: Corporate Office: QRG Towers, 2D, Sector-126, Expressway, Noida-201304, Tel: 0120-3331000, Delhi: Tel: 011-47676700, 23888200,
Chandigarh: Tel: 0172-4232400-401, Dehradun: Tel: 0135-6670202, Noida / Haryana: Tel: 0120-3331000, Ludhiana: Tel: 0161-4676001 / 6024,
Jammu: Tel: 0191-2490424, Sri Nagar: Tel: 0194-2490431, Jaipur: Tel: 0141-3988210, Jodhpur: Tel: 0141-3914645, 3988210,
Lucknow: Tel: 0522-2201032, 2200938, Kanpur: Tel: 0512-6710400, 9935533753

EAST - REGIONAL OFFICE: Kolkata: ICC Tower, 5th Floor, 4 India Exchange Place, Kolkata-700001, Tel: 033-40129851 / 52, Bhubaneshwar:
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Patna: Tel: 0612-2207221, 2207222, 2207223, 2655518

WEST - REGIONAL OFFICE: Mumbai: 301, Everest House, 3rd Floor, 6, Suren Road, Chakala, Andheri (E). Mumbai - 400 093, Tel: 022-67298600-602,
Ahmedabad: Tel: 079-40061111, 40060738-740, Indore: Tel: 0731-2572340-41, 4009998 (Airtel), Rajkot: Tel: 0281-2481112, 2921212,
Nagpur: Tel: 0712-2240932, 2242692, 2242699 Pune: Tel: 020-64016413 / 14, Raipur: Tel: 0771-4243400 / 01,
ZHQRC00004/JUN 14/SEP 14

Surat: Tel: 0261-2350137, 9979890137, Jabalpur: Tel: 0761-4064491

SOUTH - REGIONAL OFFICE: Chennai: Sigapi Achi Building, No. 18 / 3, 6th Floor, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai-600008, Tel: 044-42280600, 605,
Bangalore: Tel: 080-49075000, Coimbatore: Tel: 0422-2305767, 2306199, 2305199, Hyderabad: Tel: 040-27533372, 27533355, 27533632, 66320407/0408/6401/6402,
Kochi: Tel: 0484-4099000, Vishakapatnam: Tel: 0891-6514339, Vizag: Tel: 0891-6514339, Vijayawada: Tel: 91+9247058847/57,
Calicut: 09895855499, Madurai: 09994493242, Trivandrum: 09633817795, Hubli: 09448146028, Trichy: 09944460160

Representative Offices: • Goa • Solapur • Gwalior • Kathmandu • Bhopal

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