Choked power factor correction

for use in networks with harmonic loads

Areas of application

  • Automatically controlled central compensation
  • For use in networks with harmonic loads
  • Power converter output (non-linear loads) > 15 % of the connected load
  • Total harmonic distortion of THD-U > 3 %
  • To avoid resonance cases
  • Harmonic filtering and improvement of voltage quality
  • Reduction of reactive power costs

Optimized, thermal design

The enclosures are forcibly ventilated by a raised roof and a filter fan in the lower section. Particularly large systems also have a roof ventilator. The main heat source, the throttle, is positioned precisely in the air flow.

Low losses (PV)

Janitza’s power capacitors have dielectric losses of just 0.2 W/kvar. The total power loss is 0.5 W/kvar.

Self-healing

Due to their design, the capacitors are self-healing. In the event of a localized short circuit, the fault burns away and blows out the arc. This ensures high long-term stability.

Long service life

The capacitors are designed for a long service life in several respects. The low losses and optimized thermal design minimize the thermal load. In addition, self-healing ensures that the capacitors remain operational even after quasi-short circuits.

Choked power factor correction (harmonic filter) in small design

  • BLK control unit in steel cabinet
  • For wall mounting
  • Rated voltage: 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz
  • Throttling: 7 % and 14 %
  • Protection class: IP32
  • Ventilation: from 31 kvar with fan in the enclosure door for forced ventilation
  • With discharge resistors
  • With reactive power controller Prophi® 6R

7 % choked power factor correction (harmonic filter) in plug-in technology ES8206 FK7

  • BLK control unit in steel cabinet (free-standing installation)
  • Rated voltage: 400 V, 3-phase, 50 HZ
  • Choking: 7 % (189 Hz series resonance frequency)
  • Protection class: IP32
  • Ventilation: from 120 kvar with fan in the enclosure door for forced ventilation
  • With reactive power controller Prophi® 6R / 12R

14 % choked power factor correction (harmonic filter) in plug-in technology ES8206 FK14

  • BLK control unit in steel cabinet (free-standing installation)
  • Rated voltage: 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz
  • Choking: 14 % (134 Hz series resonance frequency)
  • Protection class: IP32
  • Ventilation: from 120 kvar with fan in the enclosure door for forced ventilation
  • With reactive power controller Prophi® 6R / 12R