APFC (Automatic Power Factor Correction) Panels

APFC Panels for Optimal Energy Efficiency & Factor Correction

Our Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) panels optimize plant power factor, eliminate utility penalty charges, and protect electrical distribution from harmonic distortion.

Custom Engineered & Fully Tested — Engineered for safety, compliance, optimal performance, and robust industrial protection.

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Key System Features

  • Automatic Power Factor Correction: Microprocessor-based APFC controller automatically maintains near-unity power factor.
  • Capacitor Duty Switching: Uses specialized capacitor duty contactors or thyristor switches to eliminate high inrush currents.
  • Harmonic Filter Integration: Options for detuned reactors (7%, 14%) and harmonic filter banks to protect equipment from voltage harmonics.
  • Energy Efficiency & Savings: Reduces kVA demand charges, avoids utility power factor penalties, and lowers line losses.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification / Capability
Capacity Rating Custom kVAR capacity tailored to plant power factor requirement
Construction Type Modular / Fixed Type, Draw out / Non draw out, Indoor & Outdoor, Compartmentalized / Non-compartmentalized
System Voltage 440 V AC, 3-Phase
Ambient Temperature 50°C rating
Outgoing Switching Type MCB + Capacitor duty contactors, Heavy Duty MPP / APP capacitors, Harmonic Detuned Filters, Thyristor switching for fast loads
Metering & Protection Automatic APFC Controller, Multi-function digital energy metering, Over-voltage, Under-voltage, Over-current & Harmonic protection
Degree of Protection IP 54 / IP 55 as required
Internal Separation (IEC) Form separation as per project requirements

Applications

  • Industrial Capacitor Banks
  • Harmonic Filtering
  • Substation Power Factor Correction
  • Fast-Switching Load Balancing

Industries Served

  • Manufacturing Facilities
  • Textile & Spinning Mills
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Process Plants

Benefits

  • Maintains target power factor automatically
  • Eliminates power factor penalty charges
  • Reduces kVA demand and electrical line losses
  • Harmonic filter options protect sensitive electronics

Frequently Asked Questions

The automatic controller monitors reactive power demand and switches capacitor banks in real-time to maintain near-unity power factor.

Yes, we integrate 7% or 14% detuned harmonic reactors or thyristor switches to protect capacitors in high-harmonic environments.

We offer MCBs + capacitor duty contactors for normal loads, or thyristor switches for rapid load variations.

Need Custom APFC (Automatic Power Factor Correction) Panels?

Speak with our senior control engineers to discuss your power, control, or HVAC requirements.

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