Reactive Power Capacitor Cabinets

Key Functions:

Reactive Power Compensation: Capacitor banks compensate for the reactive power generated by inductive loads, thereby increasing the efficiency of electricity supply.
Power Factor Improvement: Helps improve the power factor, reducing the load on the electricity grid and minimizing potential penalties for low power factor.
Reduction of Energy Costs: Improved power factor reduces electricity losses, thereby lowering overall energy costs.
Surge Protection: Some models include built-in protection against voltage surges or other electrical network disturbances.
Main Components of Capacitor Banks:

Power Capacitors: The primary components that perform the reactive power compensation function.
Contactors: Used to switch the capacitors on or off depending on the needs of the electricity grid.
Protection Equipment: Thermal and current protection devices safeguard the bank from overloads and short circuits.
Control Equipment: Automatic power factor regulators that monitor and control the operation of capacitors based on system needs.
Areas of Use:

Industry: In large energy-consuming enterprises that use motors, transformers, and other inductive equipment.
Commercial Buildings: Shopping centers, offices, and hotels, where efficient energy use is essential.
Energy Companies: Electric suppliers use these banks to stabilize the electricity grid and reduce overloads.
Capacitor banks are a critical part of infrastructure that helps reduce energy losses and ensures more efficient operation of electrical networks.