Power Shunt Capacitors

A capacitor connected in parallel to a load or supply point is a shunt capacitor. Shunt capacitors are extensively used in power systems across load or on supply lines to offer leading load. This counteracts the lagging load and improves power factor to acceptable limits.

Category
CAPACITOR
Capacitor Type
Power Shunt
Conforming to
IS 13340-1993
Rated Output
1KVAr to 25KVAr+Banking
Rated Voltage
415, 440VAC
Rated Frequency
50 Hz/ 60Hz
Temperature
-25°C to +55°C
Connection
3Phase/3T Delta
Insulation Level
> 100mgha/  2.2 K.V
Loss angle at R.V
<0.25%
Diselectric
MPP(SH)
Discharge Device
3 Fitted < 50V within 60 sec