APQ Series Type C Power Factor Correction Banks

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1 APQ Series Type C Power Factor Correction Banks N52 W13670 NORTHPARK DR. MENOMONEE FALLS, WI P. (262) F. (262)

2 Regardless of the load size or type, APQ will work with your team to develop the right solution for your application.

3 USE MOTORS? Inductive motors require a magnetizing current regardless of load, which leads to inefficient use of available power. What can better power factor do for your facility? Eliminate utility penalties Select appropriate target power factor to remove utility penalties from your monthly bill Learn how to effectively manage your power today! Improve system efficiency Reduce power losses by reducing ampere flow Utilize electrical resources more effectively Reduce total demand on transformers and generators Improve product lifespan Operate electrical equipment more efficiently for improved equipment life Reduce voltage drops Maintain quality voltage throughout your power system Reduce CO2 emissions Reduce fuel consumption when generators are in use Improve system uptime Power system efficiency allows for equipment to run more efficiently Decrease equipment operating temperatures Reducing ampere flow helps equipment to run cooler Cost effective solutions Varying solutions available based on budgets and goals Understand your power system Power Quality studies offered to assist you in selecting the right product The information provided within this product catalog is subject to change without notice. For complete product details, please contact APQ, LLC. 3

4 THE CHALLENGE: PROVIDING REACTIVE COMPENSATION TO INDUCTIVE LOADS CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR UNIQUE APPLICATIONS Simply stated, users expect that 100% of applied power is used for the completion of work. The reality is that not all applied power is converted to work. A portion of the energy is non-productive, used only to create a magnetic field in inductors, motors, and transformers. The creation of the magnetic field requires a certain amount of current and this magnetizing current cannot be used for the operation of the applied motor. Referred to as reactive power, these currents exist within a power system, consuming a portion of the power resource, be it a transformer or generator. The APQ Series Type C Solution Power Factor Correction APQ offers a broad range of reactive compensation solutions designed to meet the needs of your specific application. VAR compensation can be applied at any point on your power system in order to meet your explicit goals. In addition to the standard products available, we also have the ability to customize a solution for your unique situation. Fixed and Automatic Systems When loads are constant, a fixed solution can be applied in order to supply the power factor correction only when the load is powered. Since the corrective bank is only energized when the load is energized, the possibility of over-correcting would be eliminated. Such solutions can be applied at an individual motor or for an entire facility. Since many loads are not constant, APQ also offers automatic solutions that insert or remove VARs based upon load demand. Operating in Harmonic Environments Power factor correction capacitors are a low impedance path for harmonic frequencies if not properly addressed. When applying a power factor correction solution to a power system, harmonic producing loads must be taken into consideration. APQ Series Type F Filter Banks can include a tuned or detuned reactor to protect the capacitors from the damaging effects of harmonic currents. Contact APQ or visit for more information on APQ Series Type F Solutions. MAXIMIZE EXISTING POWER SOURCES Modern manufacturing facilities must be nimble to compete in a global market. Manufacturing lines can be moved or adjusted based on product demand. This changing power demand can often impact the efficiency of the electrical system. A high power factor will ensure existing transformers and generators are being used efficiently. AVAILABLE IN LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE CONFIGURATIONS APQ offers solutions from the smallest motor to facility-wide solutions. Low voltage products (690 volts or less) are available in standard configurations while medium voltage systems (up to 35 kv Class) can be designed specifically for your needs. CUSTOMIZED FOR YOU Every power system is unique and standard products may not always provide the correct solution to the challenges you face. APQ has the ability to conduct a Power Quality study and engineer the right product for your specific needs. kw Power Supply Load kvar kw Power Supply Load kvar PFC Solution When capacitor solutions are applied, the power source no longer needs to provide reactive power for the load 4

5 THE APQ SERIES Type F SYSTEMS LONG LIFE CAPACITORS The System Systems available with single phase or three phase capacitors Designed for rigorous and harmonic rich applications Self-healing design Self-protecting with internal pressure switch Aluminum housing with metallized Polypropelene film, enviromentally friendly, available as dry or liquid type THE APQ SERIES CONTROLLER Intelligent System Control Designed for precision control in automatic systems Precise sensing controller with LCD display Controls a wide variety of step configurations and step counts Ability to display current, voltage, power, THD, frequency, and temperature. Multiple communication options available for simple system integration CONTACTORS For Automatic Systems High quality contactors for maximum life expectancy Built-in damping resistors to reduce in-rush currents for back to back switching Auxillary contact for remote monitoring OPTIONS Customized Solutions High quality molded case circuit breakers can be purchased for integration into a customized unit for any application. Fuses and blown fuse indicator lights are a common addition to fixed bank units. Current transformers can be added for automatic banks. Product Specifications (Typical) Capacitor Specifications (Typical) Power Systems: Frequency: System Voltage: VAR Capacity: VARs / Switch: Enclosures: Temperatures: Relative Humidity: Altitude: Standards: 3-phase, 3-wire 60Hz or 50 Hz Low voltage: 208, 240, 380, 415, 480, 600, 690 volts Medium voltage: 2.4, 4.16, 7.2, 15, 34 kv Class Customizable based upon application Customizable based upon application Type 1, Type 3R, & Type 12 (Others available upon request) Storage: -30 C to 60 C Operating: 0 C to 40 C 0 95% non-condensing 1000 Meters (3300 Feet) maximum without de-rating Complies with NEMA, ANSI, UL, CUL, IEC, IEEE, & requirements; UL 508, 508A Listed Construction: Protection: Discharge: Power Losses: Maximum Voltage Capacity: Maximum Capacity: Maximum Current: Temperature Range: Capacitor Life Expectancy: Agency Approval: Aluminum housing with metallized polypropylene film; dry type or liquid type, both environmentally friendly Self-healing, Self-Protecting with Internal Pressure Switch Discharges to 50V within 1 minute <0.5 watts per kvar 110% of capacitor Rating 135% of rated reactive power 135% of rated capacitor current -40 C Minimum to 85 C 150,000 to 495,000 hours at 55 C Meets or exceeds UL 810 and CSA 22.2 Standards 5

6 APPLICATIONS The APQ Series Type C Power Factor Correction Banks can be configured to meet the needs of a wide variety of applications. From fixed units applied directly to the load to facility wide automatic banks, these solutions can assist you in getting the most from your power system. Heavy and General Industry Foundries & Steel Pharmaceutical Oil & Gas Pulp & Paper Processing Printing Breweries Metal Fabrication Glass & Plastics Automotive Commercial Facilities Hospitals Retail & Groceries Textiles Electroplating Material Handling Datacenters Water/Wastewater Typical Power Factor By Industry 6 INDUSTRY POWER FACTOR Arc Furnaces 0.70 to 0.90 Arc Welding 0.35 to 0.60 Breweries 0.75 to 0.80 Cement Works 0.75 to 0.80 Chemical 0.65 to 0.75 Foundries 0.50 to 0.80 Induction Furnaces 0.15 to 0.40 Machine Shops 0.40 to 0.65 Printing 0.55 to 0.70 Quarries 0.50 to 0.70

7 Determining System kvar Requirements DESIRED POWER FACTOR EXISTING POWER FACTOR In order to determine the correct amount of kvars for a given system, follow these simple steps: 1. Select the desired power factor at the top of the chart. 2. Follow the column down to the row showing the existing power factor of the system. 3. Multiply the system kw by the selected multiplier to determine the amount of kvar necessary to reach the desired power factor

8 Determining the Right Solution for Your Application Fixed, Automatic, or Dynamic? Fixed Fixed solutions are designed for single loads where the operation does not vary often during its normal cycle. The power factor correction unit can be added or removed from the system along with the load. Automatic Automatic solutions are designed for multiple loads or loads that vary up to six times per hour. The applied kvar can be adjusted based upon the load at any given moment during the application s normal cycle. Dynamic Dynamic solutions are designed for loads such as welding applications where the power demand changes rapidly. The kvar requirement can be adjusted immediately based on the power requirements of the load. Harmonic Filtering Required? Type C APQ Series Type C Power Factor Correction Banks are designed for systems that do not have significant harmonic content. If more than 85% of the facility s total load is linear, it is likely that the Type C product is the right choice for the application. Type F APQ Series Type F Power Factor Filter Banks are designed for systems that have harmonic content. If more than 15% of the facility s total load is non-linear, it is likely that the Type F product is the right choice for the application. Symptom Problem Solution Electric utility bills are high Power Factor is too low Small motors: Fixed APQ Solution or Facility wide: Automatic APQ Solution Facility is experiencing transients, flicker, or has rapid load changes Transformers overheating, blown fuses, or multiple VFDs Equipment malfunction or early equipment failure PQ Equipment is too low or PQ Equipment not performing Harmonics on the power system Excessive harmonics or system resonance Customized sapqsolution or APQvar Dynamic VAR Compensator <15% Harmonic Load: APQ Series Type C or >15% Harmonic Load: APQ Series Type F APQ Series Type F Custom Solution or AHF Active Harmonic Filter With so many solutions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the appropriate product for your application. From fixed to automatic, tuned to de-tuned, the array of choices can seem overwhelming.. APQ personnel are also available to assist in the selection of the proper product. The APQ team can even conduct on-site Power Quality studies or review a single line diagram of the facility to offer the right product or combination of products for the optimum power system efficiency solution. To learn more about the various solutions available for both power factor correction and harmonic mitigation, visit our website at 8

9 VAR COMPENSATION & POWER FACTOR IMPROVEMENT Power factor is one measurement used to determine the efficiency of any given system. It is a comparison between kw, or work produced, and kva, or total power demanded by the system. Power factor is typically represented as a decimal number, such as 0.65,and 1.0 is representative of unity power, the most efficient use of applied power. Motors and other inductive loads require two types of electric power. The first type of power is what produces useful work and is measured by the kilowatt (kw). The second type of power is the magnetizing power that produces the flux necessary for the operation of inductive devices. This is reactive power, measured by the kilovar (kvar). The combination of active power (kw) and reactive power (kvar) make up total power, represented by kilovolt-amperes (kva). Inductive Loads Demand Reactive VARs VARs are non-productive and waste energy VAR demand can fluctuate with various load conditions VARs are additional power requirements necessary for total power VARs increase total kva demand from the power source VAR consumption may increase electricity costs A more efficient system can be achieved through the use of more load-centric reactive power compensation. Additional loads can be added to existing power sources, saving the costs and downtime associated with the installation of power source upgrades. Various loads on a power system can also create unique peak current demands. If current demand exceeds the capability of the power source, a voltage dip is experienced. The addition of power factor correction equipment can lower peak current demand from a power source, thereby creating a more stable voltage supply. APQ Series Type C Power Factor Correction Banks are offered as fixed, automatic, or even as customized solutions. For operation in harmonic rich environments, select the APQ Series Type F Filter Banks and for dynamic loads, select our APQvar Dynamic VAR Compensation solution. Contact APQ or visit for more information on power factor and harmonic solutions. Power Factor is the ratio between Active Power (kw) and Total Power (kva). Both Active Power and Total Power must be supplied by the same source. By introducing power factor correction solutions, the Total Power requirement from the power source is reduced. Provide the VARS Needed by Inductive Loads Load specific injection of VARs eliminates dependence on the utility or generator Reduces VAR demand, energy consumption, and peak demand Eliminate power factor penalties Increase kva available from existing power sources While the load current remains in phase with the voltage, the magnetizing current is lagging the voltage waveform. Since total current is the sum of load current and magnetizing current, the resulting total current is also lagging The current supplied by the power factor correction solution cancels about 90% of the motor magnetizing current 9

10 APQ SERIES Type C Fixed Power Factor Correction Banks CFB 480V Selection Chart Catalog Number KVAR Ampere Rating DIMENSIONS ( Inches) H x W x D CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF WT CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF Fixed Capacitor Bank Part Number System Product Designation KVAR Rating Nominal Voltage & Freq Hz = Hz = Hz = Hz = Hz = Hz = 690 Enclosure Type Type 1 = 01 Type 3R = 3R Type 12 = 12 Overload Protection Non-Fused = NF Fuses & Lights = FL Circuit Breakers = CB No Circuit Breakers = NB Product Options Mechanical Contactors = MC Contact APQ Arteche LLC PQ for for additional design options Optional Equipment Standard APQ Series Type C Fixed Solutions are offered as non-fused units. Also, as a standard offering, the enclosed units meet Type 3R requirements. APQ can design a system that meets the specific needs of your installation. Standard product options are: Fuses Blown Fuse Indicators FFB CFB FL xxxx APQ can tailor a product to meet application specific requirements and include such elements as circuit breakers, disconnect switches, or door interlocks. A control and monitoring solution can even be designed to meet external customer system requirements. 10

11 APQ SERIES Type C Fixed Power Factor Correction Banks CFB 240V and 600V Selection Charts Catalog Number KVAR Ampere Rating DIMENSIONS ( Inches) H. x W x D WT CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF Catalog Number KVAR Ampere Rating DIMENSIONS ( Inches) H. x W x D WT CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF CFB R NF Power factor improvement, and all of the related benefits, is only realized between the power source and the power factor correction solution. Power factor will remain low between the load(s) and the provided solution 11

12 APQ SERIES Type C Automatic Power Factor Correction Banks CAB 480V Selection Chart Catalog Number KVAR Ampere Rating KVAR Per Step Step Count DIMENSIONS ( Inches) H x W x D WT Automatic Capacitor Bank CAB NB 05 J M CAB NB 05 K M CAB NB 03 A M CAB CAB NB 04 A M CAB NB 05 A M CAB NB 06 A M CAB NB 07 A M CAB NB 08 A M CAB NB 09 A M CAB NB 05 B M CAB NB 11 A M CAB NB 12 A M CAB NB 07 B M CAB NB 05 C M CAB NB 08 B M CAB NB 09 B M CAB NB 10 B M CAB NB 11 B M Product Designation TotalKVAR Rating Nominal Voltage & Freq Hz = Hz = Hz = Hz = Hz = Hz = 690 Enclosure Type Type 1 = 01 Type 3R = 3R (Standard) Type 12 = 12 Overload Protection Non-Fused = NF Fuses & Lights = FL Circuit Breakers = CB No Circuit Breaker = NB Switched Steps Step Count CAB NB 12 B M CAB NB 07 D M CAB NB 8 D M CAB NB 9 D M CAB NB 10 D M CAB NB 12 D M CAB NB 13 D M CAB NB 14 D M CAB NB 15 D M CAB NB 16 D M CAB NB 18 D M CAB NB 20 D M Optional Equipment Standard APQ Series Type C Automatic Solutions are offered as Type 1 units with a set step count and no circuit breaker. APQ can design various step counts at a given kvar rating for your unique application. A few of the available product options are: 12

13 APQ SERIES Type C Automatic Power Factor Correction Banks CAB 240V Selection Chart Part Number System Catalog Number KVAR Ampere Rating KVAR Per Step Step Count DIMENSIONS ( Inches) H x W x D CAB NB 05 J M WT CAB NB 07 J M CB 05 B A xxx CAB NB 09 J M CAB NB 05 K M Product Options Current Transformer = C Blown Fuse Indicators = F 120V On/Off/Auto = D Power Monitor = M Other Options Available Controller Selection Arteche APQ Modbus = M Arteche APQ Mini Scada = S Other Options Available Step Size 25 kvar Steps = A 50 kvar Steps = B 75 kvar Steps = C 100 kvar Steps = D 5 kvar Steps = J 10 kvar Steps = K CAB NB 12 J M CAB NB 07 K M CAB NB 15 J M CAB NB 17 J M CAB NB 09 K M CAB NB 19 J M CAB NB 05 N M CAB NB 12 K M CAB NB 05 A M CAB NB 12 L M CAB NB 15 K M CAB NB 07 A M CAB NB 09 N M ! See Step Size PN Code sheet for all assignments CAB NB 05 Q M CAB NB 09 A M CAB NB 12 N M CAB NB 05 B M CAB NB 12 A M Blown fuse indication lights Circuit Breakers Modbus or Mini Scada Communication Disconnect Switch In-rush Coils Power Monitor CAB NB 07 B M CAB NB 15 A M CAB NB 09 B M CAB NB 17 A M CAB NB 19 A M CAB NB 12 Q M CAB NB 21 A M CAB NB 12 B M

14 APQ SERIES Type C Automatic Power Factor Correction Banks CAB 600V Selection Chart Catalog Number KVAR Ampere Rating KVAR Per Step Step Count DIMENSIONS ( Inches) H x W x D WT CAB NB 05 J M CAB NB 05 K M CAB NB 05 M M CAB NB 05 N M CAB NB 12 K M CAB NB 05 A M CAB NB 05 P M CAB NB 07 A M CAB NB 12 M M CAB NB 05 Q M CAB NB 09 A M CAB NB 15 M M CAB NB 05 B M CAB NB 11 A M CAB NB 12 A M CAB NB 07 S M CAB NB 15 A M CAB NB 09 B M CAB NB 05 D M CAB NB 07 C M CAB NB 11 B M CAB NB 12 B M CAB NB 07 D M CAB NB 12 C M CAB NB 12 D M The APQ Series Family of Power Factor Solutions 14

15 Power Quality The APQ team is committed to the effective and efficient use of electrical resources. Our personnel can assist in analysis, development, and deployment of cost effective solutions for power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, and other common power quality challenges. Offerings range from standard products to custom solutions. We will work closely with you to provide the right solutions for your applications. 15

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