Power Factor Correction
APFC Panels: Components and Sizing
Inside an automatic power factor correction panel.
Infivate Electric Team 1 min read
Components
- PF controller
- Capacitor steps
- Contactors or thyristors
- Protection devices
- Reactors if detuned
Sizing
kVAr is calculated from load and target PF, with steps sized for load variation.
Ventilation
Capacitors need cooling; heat shortens life.
Maintenance
Check capacitance, contactors and connections periodically.
How Infivate Electric can help
Infivate Electric delivers Power Factor Correction for organisations across India — from assessment and design to implementation and ongoing support. Talk to our team or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Enough to follow load changes smoothly.
Depends on heat, harmonics and quality.
Need help with this?
Talk to the Infivate Electric team.
