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PowerMVar Series

PowerMVar Series

PowerMVar Series

Product catalog summary
Overview
PowerMVar Series is a range of medium voltage, large industrial-grade capacitor and filter banks designed for nominal voltages between 2.4kV and 38kV. These systems are metal-enclosed, automatic, and available in both filtered and non-filtered configurations. They are pre-assembled, factory-tested, and ready for quick installation and interconnection.
Specifications
  • Capacity: 0.05 Mvar – 20 Mvar
  • Voltage: 2.4kV – 38kV
  • Maximum Steps: 12
  • Short Circuit Level: 12 kA-61kA (asymmetrical momentary)
  • Impulse Withstand Voltage: 60kV – 200 KV
  • Short-time Withstand Voltage: 19kV – 100kV
  • Operating Temperature Range: -50°C to 55°C
  • Enclosure Rating: NEMA 1, 12, 3R (4X optional); IEC: IP20, IP42, IP54
Features
  • Comprehensive control and monitoring capabilities
  • Complete safety protection including kirk key and self-discharge
  • Low maintenance costs
  • CSA certified
Protection and Safety
  • Over voltage, under voltage, and overcurrent protection
  • Over temperature protection on reactor core
  • Blown fuse indicator
  • Safety features include KIRK Key interlock, discharge timer, and isolation barrier
Control and Communication
  • Microprocessor-based power factor controller with harmonic overcurrent protection
  • PLC control with optional local and remote HMI
  • Communication options include Modbus, Ethernet, and Profibus
Types of Compensation
  • PowerMVar PFC: Low harmonics, variable compensation
  • PowerMVar Filter: High harmonics, variable compensation
  • PowerMVar Fast: High harmonics, dynamic compensation
Switching Devices
  • Vacuum Contactor
  • Vacuum Switch
  • Vacuum Breaker (Capacitor Rated)
  • SF6 breaker with inrush limiting resistor
  • Zero delta switch vacuum switch for fast switching applications
Filter Types
  • De-Tuned
  • Single tune
  • Multi tune
  • High pass
  • High Pass third order
  • C-type
Mounting and Installation
Designed for floor mounting with a maximum altitude without derating of 1,000 m above sea level.
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Catalog excerpts

PowerMVar Series-1

P^WERSIDE All our energy, in your power ^ Medium voltage large industrial grade capacitor and filter banks PowerMVar is a series of metal-enclosed, automatic filtered and non-filtered capacitor banks, designed to operate at nominal voltage of 2.4 - 38kV. The outdoor-rated capacitor and filter banks are pre-assembled and interconnected inside a compartmentalized enclosure. They are fully factory tested and ready for a simple and rapid installation and interconnection at the site. All protection and control are provided in separated and isolated compartments. These compartments, along with the capacitor and filter sections, can be engineered with multiple configurations and options to meet specific application requirements and standards, including basic insulation levels (BIL) tests. Unlike the PoweMVar PFC and Filter, conceived with vacuum switches for variable compensation, the PowerMVar Fast includes a state of the art control algorithm designed to switch capacitors rapidly to compensate for voltage drops during the startup of large motors. The system is designed to operate with standard off the shelf and cost-efficient single-pole vacuum switches. It can respond to load changes in just a few cycles while maintaining a transient free operation. The PowerMVar provides power factor compensation and harmonic mitigation under two different operating conditions: • PowerMVar PFC • PowerMVar Filter • PowerMVar Fast Low harmonics, variable compensation High harmonics, variable compensation High harmonics, dynamic compensation Benefits • Comprehensive and flexible control and monitoring capabilities • Complete safety protection (kirk key, self-discharge, and more) • Delivered fully tested and ready for interconnection • CSA certified • Low maintenance costs

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Medium voltage large industrial grade capacitor and filter banks General Specifications All our energy, in your power

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