Capacitor Panels
Capacitor Panels balance the power factor and improve overall system efficiency, reduce transmission losses, and prevent power quality issues.
KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels provide an efficient solution for power factor correction, helping facilities manage reactive power and reduce energy costs. By optimizing power usage and maintaining a balanced power factor, these panels improve overall system efficiency, reduce transmission losses, and protect equipment from potential power quality issues. Built with a robust modular/welded design, KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels are engineered to deliver reliable performance in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications, helping organizations achieve energy savings and operational efficiency.
Capacitor Panels
- International Standards: IEC 60439 Certified facility
- Current Capacity: Up to 2000 Amps/50kA
- Voltage Rating: Up to 0.6/1 kV AC
- Test Standards: Short circuit testing up to 50kA, temperature rise, and routine tests
- Mounting: Floor or wall-mounted
- Design: Modular/Welded frame structure for durability and strength.
- Protection Standards: Meets IP54 safety ratings for challenging environments
- Applications: APFC (Automatic Power Factor Correction) panels are used to improve the power factor in electrical systems by automatically switching capacitor banks on and off to compensate for reactive power, leading to reduced energy consumption and lower electricity bills
Solution Areas
Applications: Suitable for industrial facilities, commercial complexes, and infrastructure projects
1. Industrial Power Optimization
In industrial environments with high energy demands, KRISCONTROL’s capacitor panels reduce reactive power, enhance the power factor, and lower overall energy costs. By stabilizing power quality, they contribute to the smooth operation of heavy machinery and reduce wear on equipment.
Applications: Manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, and heavy machinery operations.
2. Commercial Buildings and Complexes
For commercial properties like office buildings, shopping malls, and hospitals, maintaining a balanced power factor helps optimize energy use and reduces costs. KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels manage reactive power, improving power quality across lighting, HVAC, and other systems.
Applications: Malls, hospitals, office complexes, and high-rise buildings.
3. Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Utilities and infrastructure facilities often require optimized power distribution to ensure efficient operation and meet regulatory standards. KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels help manage power factor across large networks, reducing energy wastage and ensuring smooth operations.
Applications: Power generation plants, substations, airports, and transportation hubs.
4. Data Centres and IT Facilities
Data centres have high power demands, and maintaining a balanced power factor is critical to preventing losses and ensuring system stability. KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels help reduce reactive power, optimizing energy usage and supporting the continuous operation of sensitive IT equipment.
Applications: Data centres, telecom facilities, and IT infrastructure.
Challenges in Power Factor Correction and Reactive Power Management
Reducing Energy Costs and Improving Efficiency
Facilities with high reactive power consumption often face increased energy costs and reduced efficiency, which can impact overall operational expenses.
KRISCONTROL’s Solution: Our Capacitor Panels are designed to correct power factor, reducing reactive power and optimizing energy usage, ultimately helping organizations lower their electricity bills.
Maintaining Stable Power Quality
Reactive power can lead to fluctuations in power quality, causing potential issues with sensitive equipment and reducing system reliability.
KRISCONTROL’s Solution: Our Capacitor Panels actively manage and stabilize power factor, ensuring consistent power quality and protecting equipment from voltage fluctuations.
Minimizing Transmission Losses
High reactive power levels can increase transmission losses, leading to inefficiencies in power distribution systems, particularly in large industrial and commercial facilities.
KRISCONTROL’s Solution: By correcting the power factor, KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels help reduce transmission losses, ensuring more efficient power distribution across facilities.
Durability in Demanding Conditions
Capacitor Panels are often installed in industrial or outdoor environments where they may be exposed to dust, moisture, and temperature fluctuations, which can affect their longevity.
KRISCONTROL’s Solution: Our panels are built with a modular/welded design and are treated with a pure polyester powder coating and an 8-tank chemical dip process for rust and corrosion resistance, ensuring durability even in challenging environments.
Benefits of KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels
Energy Cost Savings
By optimizing power factor, our Capacitor Panels help reduce energy bills, providing significant cost savings for energy-intensive facilities.
Enhanced Power Quality
These panels stabilize power flow and prevent voltage fluctuations, protecting sensitive equipment and improving system reliability.
Reduced Transmission Losses
Effective power factor correction minimizes transmission losses, ensuring more efficient power distribution.
Flexible and Scalable
Modular/Welded design allows for customization and adaptability, accommodating changes in power requirements as facilities grow.
Long-Term Durability
Treated with advanced coatings and pre-treatment processes, KRISCONTROL’s Capacitor Panels are built to withstand demanding industrial conditions.
Comprehensive Support
KRISCONTROL’s dedicated after-sales service ensures consistent performance and offers maintenance support to keep systems running smoothly.