Automatic Power Factor Control Panel

APFC or Automatic Power Factor Control Panels are mainly used for the improvement of Power Factor.

Power Factor can be explained as ratio of active power to apparent power and it is a key factor in measuring electrical consumption. A dip in Power Factor can attract operational losses and a penalty from electricity board, also if the Power factor is maintained to Unity then the consumer can attract for incentive upto 7% in electricity bill. APFC Panels automatically manage quickly changing loads along with the retention of high Power Factor.

From 4 stages to 12
Rated KVAR: 10 KVAR to 1000 KVAR Standard.
With Detuned Harmonic filter reactors.
Eliminating 3rd, 5th up to 13th order harmonics.
Used in Pharma, process industries, engineering industries, Textiles, Sugar and Steel. (for constant loads)
APFC stands for ‘automatic power factor correction’. An APFC panel consists of multiple capacitors of different ratings whose switching can be controlled as per requirement. An APFC is effective as a single-point installation which can be used to control the power factor for a large number of loads, instead of installing capacitors at the individual locations of each load.

Depending on the loads in operation, various levels of kVAR compensation are required to maintain proper power factor. The APFC panel contains a multi-step relay which is connected to multiple capacitors and a microprocessor controller which is programmed to control the switching operation of the relay. The voltage and current are measured on the feeder which is providing supply to the entire group of loads to determine the uncompensated power factor.

Main Features:

Maintains high Power Factor constantly
High efficiency
n-built independent fuses
Protection from excess power in the system.
Prevents leading Power Factor in low load conditions
Clearly marked buttons and indicators
Minimizes harmonic current
Easy to use
Corrosion-resistant
Long lasting
Electrical insulation
Protects electrical equipments
These APFC Panels are put to use in the following:

Windmills
Monitoring current harmonics
Process controllers
Micro processors
LT & HT factories
Electrical installations
Line voltage analysis
Direct Benefits:

Reduction in MD kVA
Reduction in kWHr Consumption
Reduction in kVAHr Charges
Avoidance of PF Penalty
Availing PF Incentive
Indirect Benefits:

Reduction/Avoidance of End Termination Darkening or Burn Outs
Reduction/Avoidance of Motor winding Failures
Improved System Performance due to Healthy Voltage
Low Electric Break Downs/ Reduced Plant Down Time