Description

Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) Panel - Optimize Your Energy, Cut Costs

Overview

In today's energy-conscious world, maintaining optimal power quality is crucial for operational efficiency and cost control. The Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) Panel is an indispensable solution designed to improve the power factor of electrical loads, thereby reducing reactive power, minimizing energy losses, and preventing penalties from utility providers.

Our state-of-the-art APFC panels are engineered to automatically monitor and correct the power factor of your electrical system, ensuring that your facility operates at peak efficiency. By integrating high-quality components and intelligent control, these panels provide a reliable and long-term solution for energy management.

Key Features

• Intelligent Microprocessor-Based Controller:
  • Continuously monitors power factor in real-time.
  • Automatically switches capacitor banks in or out as needed to maintain the target power factor.
  • User-friendly interface with LCD/LED display for easy monitoring of parameters like PF, Voltage, Current, kVAr, kW.
  • Programmable settings for target PF, switching sensitivity, and alarm limits.
• High-Quality, Low-Loss Capacitor Banks:
  • Utilizes heavy-duty, long-life capacitors (dry type or oil-filled, as per requirement).
  • Designed for continuous operation in demanding industrial environments.
  • Low losses ensure maximum efficiency and extended lifespan.
  • Modular design for easy expansion and maintenance.
• Heavy-Duty APFC Contactors:
  • Specifically designed for capacitor switching, featuring pre-insertion resistors to limit inrush currents.
  • Ensures smooth and rapid switching operations, protecting capacitors and prolonging their life.
• Robust Enclosure & Construction:
  • CRCA steel sheet construction with powder coating for corrosion resistance and durability.
  • IP4X, IP5X, or higher protection ratings available (suitable for indoor/outdoor use).
  • Ample space for wiring, ventilation, and heat dissipation.
  • Clearly labeled components and mimic diagrams for ease of understanding and maintenance.
• Comprehensive Protection Features:
  • Overcurrent protection for individual capacitor banks and the main circuit (fuses/MCCBs).
  • Overvoltage and undervoltage protection.
  • Short-circuit protection.
  • High-temperature alarms/trips for the panel.
• Optional Harmonic Filtering Reactors:
  • Integrated de-tuned reactors (tuned to 7% or 14%) to prevent harmonic resonance.
  • Crucial for installations with significant non-linear loads (VFDs, UPS systems, LED lighting).
  • Protects capacitors from harmonic currents and enhances overall system stability.
• Manual & Auto Operation Modes:
  • Allows for manual control of capacitor steps for testing or specific operational needs.
  • Automatic mode provides set-and-forget convenience.

Benefits

• Significant Cost Savings:
  • Eliminates penalties for low power factor from utility companies.
  • Reduces maximum demand (kVAr demand charge) on electricity bills.
  • Minimizes energy losses in cables, transformers, and switchgear.
• Improved Energy Efficiency:
  • Reduces the total current drawn from the supply, leading to lower I²R losses.
  • Optimizes the utilization of existing electrical infrastructure.
• Enhanced Equipment Lifespan:
  • Reduces thermal stress on cables, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
  • Provides stable voltage levels, extending the operational life of machinery and motors.
• Increased System Capacity:
  • By reducing reactive power, the APFC panel frees up capacity in transformers and distribution lines.
  • Allows for additional loads to be added without upgrading existing infrastructure.
• Compliance & Reliability:
  • Helps meet utility regulations and power quality standards.
  • Contributes to a more stable and reliable power supply for your facility.
• Reduced Carbon Footprint:
  • By improving energy efficiency, APFC panels contribute to lower energy consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Technical Specifications (Illustrative - Customizable)

• Voltage Range: 415V, 690V (or specified as per client requirement)
• Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
• Capacity: 50 kVAr to 1000 kVAr (or higher, customized)
• Power Factor Correction: Achieves target PF typically > 0.95 lagging
• Controller Steps: 6, 8, 12, 14, 16 steps (or specified)
• Capacitors: Heavy-duty, self-healing, low-loss, suitable for continuous operation. IEC 60831 / IS 13340 compliant.
• Switching Devices: Specially designed APFC contactors with damping resistors.
• Enclosure: CRCA sheet steel, Powder Coated, IP4X / IP5X (or specified)
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to +50°C
• Protection: MCCB / HRC Fuses for each step and main incoming.
• Indication: Voltmeter, Ammeter, Power Factor Meter, kVAr Meter, Overvoltage, Overcurrent, Alarms.
• Standards: Conforms to IEC 61921, IEC 60439-1, IS 13340

Ideal Applications

Our APFC Panels are essential for any facility with significant inductive loads, including:

• Manufacturing & Industrial Plants: Motors, welding machines, induction furnaces.
• Commercial Buildings: Large HVAC systems, elevators, fluorescent lighting.
• Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities: Medical imaging equipment, ventilation systems.
• Textile & Paper Mills: Process machinery, heavy motors.
• Data Centers & IT Infrastructure: Cooling systems, UPS (when applicable).
• Hotels & Hospitality: Laundry equipment, kitchen appliances, HVAC.
• Agricultural Sector: Pump sets, cold storage units.

Why Choose Our APFC Panels?

We are committed to delivering superior power quality solutions. Our APFC panels are meticulously designed, manufactured, and tested using the highest quality components, ensuring:

• Unmatched Reliability: Built for continuous, trouble-free operation in challenging environments.
• Customization: Tailored solutions to perfectly match your specific load requirements and facility layout.
• Energy Audit & Consultation: Our experts can conduct a comprehensive energy audit to determine the optimal APFC solution for your needs.
• Expert Support: From design and installation to commissioning and after-sales service, our team provides unparalleled support.
• Compliance & Safety: Adherence to national and international safety and performance standards.

Invest in an APFC Panel from us and transform your energy management, ensuring a more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable operation for your business.

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