Specifications

The KVAR PFC UNIT is designed specifically for motor run applicaitons. They may be used on 50/60 Hertz systems.

• Single Phase/three phase
• 220 Volt AC Single Phase and 480 Volt AC Three Phase applications
• Withstands surges to 480 VAC
• Self-healing metallized capacitors
• Low losses, 0.5 watt per kVAR 
• UL Recognized Pressure Sensitive Interrupter
• Interrupter for maximum 10,000 amp fault currents 
• Discharge system to reduce voltage to 50 volts or less within 1 minute of de-energization . Case rupture protection: Internal pressure sensitive devices incorporated to activate at end of life or misapplication.
• Operating temperature range of -40° C to +90° C 
• Flashpoint: + 182 degree C to + 200 degree C
• UL Listed and CSA Approved
• Values +/- 2% of rating
• Hermetically sealed aluminum case with turn plate steel cover
• Phenolic insulating bushings
• Box size 6” x 6” x 4” up to 12” x 12” x12”
• Operating Life: 60,000 hours with 95% survival
• General Enclosure: NEMA 3R Indoor/Outdoor
• Wire Rating: 600 Volts, THHN or MTW or THWN or AWM, Gasoline & Oil Resistant 11.
• Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all local, federal, and foreign regulations, Component liquid is bio safe.

Here's how it works

The KVAR PFC Unit increases power factor, by reducing the amount of reactive power (kVAR) that the load draws from the utility company. KVAR PFC Units store the reactive power (kVAR) needed for the creation of the EMF within the inductive load. As the motor operates, this reactive power is "pulled" and "pushed" to and from the KVAR PFC Unit by the motor. The amount of reactive power purchased from the utility company by power factor optimization has been greatly reduced, or eliminated.