Indoor capacitor installation specifications

How to install a capacitor?

1. Installation: The installation of the capacitors should take into account the rules and recommendations of IEC 60831 Standard. The capacitors are for indoor installation away from heat sources and in well ventilated places. There shall be a minimum distance of 40 mm between capacitor.

What temperature should a capacitor be installed at?

See capacitor nameplate for IP degree. Indoor installation on firm foundation or fixed on a rigid plate/frame in well-ventilated situations where the air temperature around the capacitor does not exceed 35°C/95°F over one year, 45°C/113°F over 24 hours and 55°C/131°F (according to IEC 60831 Parts 1 and 2 for a -25/D temperature category product).

What standards are applicable to the production and inspection of capacitors?

To the production and inspection of the capacitors, the standards (VDE [German Association for the Electrical, Electronic, andInformation Technologies] and IEC provisions and requirements) that, unless otherwise explicitly agreed upon by the parties, are effective at the time of the order confirmation will apply.

How far should a capacitor be from the mains?

There shall be a minimum distance of 40 mm between capacitor. Check that the voltage and frequency given on the capacitor name plate are appropriate for the mains where it is to be installed. Connection cables will be sized for minimum 1.43 times the rated current of the capacitor.

What should be included in a capacitor bank?

Which contains: the high voltage connection, contactors, inrush current coils and auxiliaries, the container should have a protection degree and insulation level of IP 31 for indoor type. The capacitor banks shall include the racks for the capacitor units and metal enclosure for live high voltage parts of the bank. Also meatal.

How do you store a dry capacitor?

Dry capacitors are marked on the rang plate with the designation “dry.” Storage in a dry place at temperatures between -30 °C and +40 °C; humidity must be assessed so that there is nocondensate formation. For better ventilation, the package must be opened.