APFC Panel
An Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) panel is an electrical control panel designed to improve the power factor of an electrical system by automatically adjusting the reactive power in response to the load variations. The panel is typically installed in industrial and commercial establishments to reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency, and lower electricity bills.
The APFC panel works by measuring the power factor of the system and automatically switching the capacitors on or off to maintain a desired power factor. When the load on the system increases, the power factor decreases, and the capacitors are switched on to compensate for the reactive power.
Function
The primary function of an APFC Panel is to regulate the power factor of an electrical system by compensating for reactive power.
Features
Some of the features of an APFC Panel include automatic power factor correction, overvoltage protection, and automatic switching of capacitors.
Configuration
The panel typically consists of capacitors, contactors, fuses, and a controller that monitors the system's power factor and switches the capacitors on and off as needed.
Capacity
The capacity of an APFC Panel varies depending on the electrical system's load and the required power factor correction.