Description

Automatic Power Factor Control (APFC) Panels are primarily used to enhance the power factor, which is the ratio of active power to apparent power and is a critical measure of electrical efficiency. APFC Panels automatically adjust the power factor by switching capacitor bank units on and off as needed, ensuring optimal performance and reducing electrical consumption. This automatic regulation helps maintain a high power factor, improving the overall efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.

Features of APFC Relay:

• Class-1 accuracy in measurements.
• Advanced automatic synchronization feature, ensuring correct results even with incorrect CT terminal connections or CT polarity.
• Load Voltage (V), Current (I), and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) measurement capabilities.
  Ability to perform reactive power measurements on every cycle of the mains waveform.
• Standard 144 x 144 cabinet design for flush mounting on panel doors.
• Serial communication via standard dedicated protocols.
• Equipped with an RS-232 communication port on the front fascia.
• Data logging capability for four months, including hourly records and fault records of all electrical values.

Advantages of APFC Panels:

• Maintains a consistently high power factor.
• Suitable for both balanced and unbalanced loads.
• Enhances system efficiency by reducing losses.
• Minimizes line losses and harmonics.
• Economical with fast payback periods.
• Reduces electricity bills by up to 25%.

Benefits of APFC Panels:

• Maintains a high power factor even under fluctuating loads.
• Prevents leading power factor.
• Eliminates power factor penalties.
• Lowers energy consumption by reducing losses.
• Continuously senses and monitors load.
• Automatically switches capacitor steps on/off for consistent power supply.
• Ensures an easy user interface.
• Provides protection against internal faults.
• Features an advanced µ-relay with communication capabilities.
• User-friendly, aesthetically designed, and dust and vermin-proof enclosure.
• Avoids excess billing due to low power factor.

Cost Benefits of Power Factor Improvement:

• Reduces maximum demand (kVA) charges on utility bills.
• Decreases distribution losses (kWh) within the plant network.
• Improves voltage at motor terminals, enhancing motor performance.
• Reduces heat loss in transformers and distribution equipment.
• Prolongs the life of distribution equipment.
• Stabilizes voltage levels and increases system capacity.