Introducing the Advanced Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) Panel
In today's energy-intensive industrial and commercial environments, inefficient power utilization can lead to substantial financial losses, operational challenges, and penalties from utility providers. Our Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) Panel is engineered to combat these inefficiencies by automatically maintaining a high power factor, ensuring your electrical system operates at peak performance and lowest cost.
What is Power Factor Correction?
Power factor is a measure of how effectively electrical power is being used. A low power factor indicates poor utilization of electrical power, resulting in higher current draw, increased energy losses, and potential penalties. Our APFC panels dynamically supply reactive power to compensate for inductive loads, bringing the power factor closer to unity (1.0), which is the ideal state.
Key Features & Technologies:
Intelligent Microprocessor-Based Controller:
Real-time sensing and analysis of system reactive power.
Automatic, stepped switching of capacitor banks to achieve the target power factor.
User-friendly HMI (Human Machine Interface) for settings, display, and monitoring of critical parameters (PF, Voltage, Current, kVAR, kW, kVA, Harmonics).
Advanced algorithms for fast, accurate correction and prevention of over/under correction.
Designed for long operational life and low losses, even in demanding environments.
Available in standard (detuned) and harmonically filtered (tuned) configurations to suit specific network conditions, effectively mitigating harmonic distortion.
Capacitor Duty Contactors:
Specifically designed for capacitor switching, featuring damping resistors to limit inrush currents.
Ensures extended lifespan for both contactors and capacitors.
Harmonic Filtering (Optional/Advanced):
Integrated detuning reactors (e.g., 7% or 14%) to protect capacitors from harmonic overloads in heavily distorted networks.
Minimises resonance risks and extends the life of all connected equipment.
Comprehensive Protection Features:
Individual HRC fuse or MCCB protection for each capacitor step.
Overcurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Short Circuit protection.
Temperature protection for controller and capacitor banks.
Phase sequence and phase loss detection.
Robust & Modular Enclosure:
Constructed from high-grade CRCA steel, powder-coated for durability and corrosion resistance.
Available in various IP ratings (e.g., IP4X, IP5X) for different environmental conditions.
Modular design allows for easy expansion, maintenance, and ventilation.
Provision for top/bottom cable entry.
Quality Components & Workmanship:
Only high-quality, industry-standard components from reputable manufacturers are used.
Expertly wired and assembled to ensure reliability and safety, adhering to relevant electrical standards.
Unrivaled Benefits for Your Business:
Significant Energy Cost Reduction:
Eliminate or drastically reduce utility penalties for low power factor.
Lower KVA demand charge component of your electricity bill.
Reduce power losses in transformers and distribution cables.
Enhanced System Efficiency & Reliability:
Improve voltage stability, reducing voltage drops across the network.
Reduce thermal stress on cables, transformers, and switchgear, prolonging their operational life.
Increase the effective capacity of your existing electrical infrastructure, potentially delaying costly upgrades.
Improved Equipment Performance:
Ensure connected machinery and motors operate closer to their rated efficiency and temperature.
Reduce instances of equipment malfunction and downtime caused by poor power quality.
Reduced Carbon Footprint:
By consuming less reactive power and improving efficiency, you contribute to lower overall energy consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Compliance & Grid Stability:
Meet utility power factor requirements and contribute to a more stable and efficient electrical grid.
Automatic & Maintenance-Free Operation:
Once installed and configured, the APFC panel operates autonomously, requiring minimal human intervention.
Ideal Applications:
Our APFC Panels are essential for any facility with significant inductive loads, including:
