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Power factor correction Propivar capacitors

and harmonic filtering

The Propivar capacitors are used to Presentation


compensate reactive power on medium and A Propivar medium voltage capacitor is a steel case or tank provided with resin
high voltage networks. insulators. The tank comprises an assembly of capacitor elements having a
maximum permissible rated voltage of 2250 V.
When connected in series-parallel groups, they provide high power units for elevated
system voltages.
There are two types of capacitors:
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b with internal fuses (single-phase capacitor)


b without internal fuses (three-phase or single-phase capacitor).
Each capacitor is normally provided with discharge resistors to bring the residual
voltage down to 75 V 10 minutes after the capacitor has been switched off.
If requested, the capacitors can be supplied without discharge resistors.
Construction
The Propivar capacitors are composed of elements which include:
b aluminium foil electrodes;
b a non-chlorinated biodegradable dielectric liquid and a polypropylene film.
The dielectric solely made up of plastic films helps to greatly reduce dielectric losses.
Compliance with standards
The Propivar capacitor complies with standard NF C 54-102 and with the following
standards:
b IEC 871, 1 and 2
b BS 1650
b VDE 0560
b C22-2 N 190-M1985
b NEMA CP1.
Propivar capacitor 250 kvar/17.5 kV Capacitors with internal fuses comply with the following standards: NF C 54-102,
IEC 60871.
Protection by internal fuse
Propivar capacitors can be supplied with internal protection: each element or unit
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capacitor is equipped with a fuse. In the event of a breakdown of an element, the


element is disconnected and isolated. Breakdown of a unit capacity may occur:
b when capacitor voltage is close to its maximum amplitude. In this case, it is the
power stored in the capacitances of the parallel elements which guarantees a current
sufficient to rupture the internal fuse (fig. 1)
b when capacitor voltage is close to zero. This current ensures breaking of the
internal fuse (fig. 2).
Advantages of this protection type:
b instantaneous disconnection of the short-circuiting element
b continuity of service is ensured
b considerable increase in the life of the equipment
b reduction in material costs and maintenance
b possibility of programming site maintenance.

Main characteristics
Propivar capacitor with internal fuses, composed of 4 groups
b The exceptional life of Propivar capacitors is due to their temperature withstand,
connected in series, each group comprising 12 elements small temperature rise, chemical stability and overvoltage and overcurrent withstand.
connected in parallel. Temperature withstand
These capacitors can be put into service at low temperatures without any special
precautions being taken.
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At higher ambient temperatures, the temperature rise is very low, so they can be
operated without any risk of modifying the insulation characteristics of the dielectric.
Chemical stability
Transient overvoltages in circuits and partial discharge levels in tanks cause
accelerated ageing of capacitors. The exceptional life of Propivar capacitors is
closely connected with the intrinsic properties of the dielectric liquid:
b very high chemical stability
Fig. 1 b high absorption capacity for gases generated during partial discharges
b very high dielectric strength.
Overvoltage and overcurrent withstand
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The capacitors can accept:


b an overvoltage of 1.10 Un for 12 hours a day
b a power frequency overvoltage of 1.15 Un for 30 minutes a day
b a permanent overcurrent of 1.3 In.
The withstand of capacitors is verified by:
b 1 000 cycles at an overvoltage level of 2.25 Un (cycle duration 1 s)
b ageing tests at 1.4 Un.
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Power factor correction Propivar capacitors
and harmonic filtering

Insulating voltage of the Propivar capacitors


Highest voltage for equipment Um
kV 3.6 7.2 12 17.5 24 36
Insulation level
Rms kV, 50 Hz-1 mn 10 20 28 38 50 70
Basic impulse level (BIL) kV, 1.2/50 s 40 60 75 95 125 170
Environmental protection / biodegradability
Propivar capacitors are biodegradable and are certified in accordance with the
recommendations in force.
The total absence of PCB makes them perfectly compatible with the environment.
No special precautions are required in installing them.

Other characteristics
The rated reactive power of the unit capacitors is 100 to 600 kvar, according to rated
voltage (see tables opposite).
The capacitance of the capacitors is always between 0.95 and 1.15 times rated
capacitance. Other intermediate powers can be offered on request.
Service frequency 50 Hz - (60 Hz if requested)
Temperature range -25 to +45 C (other ranges, if requested)
Average loss factor at 20 C 0.16 W/kvar with internal fuses
after stabilisation 0.12 W/kvar without internal fuses
Capacitance variation C/C -3.5 . 10-4/C
Connection to porcelain or resin insulators for cables with a section y 50 mm2
Tank welded steel thickness 1.5 mm
paint vinyl
colour grey RAL 7038
anticorrosion treatment indoor type wash-primer, thickness 5 m
paint, thickness 20 m
outdoor type sanding
metallisation, 80 m of zinc
wash-primer and paint: thickness 20 m
Fixing 2 perforated brackets for M10 screw
system

Choice
The three tables opposite present the range of Propivar capacitors.
Single-phase capacitors without internal fuses
for Um voltages 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV/50 Hz (*)
Nota : Um = highest network voltage
Power Rated (kV) voltage
(kvar) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.8
100 to 150
150 to 200
200 to 250
250 to 300
300 to 350
350 to 400
400 to 450
450 to 500
500 to 550
550 to 600
Single-phase capacitors with internal fuses
for Um voltages 7.2 - 12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV/50 Hz
Power Rated (kV) voltage
(kvar) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.8
100 to 150
150 to 200
200 to 250
250 to 300
300 to 350
350 to 400
400 to 450
450 to 500
500 to 550
550 to 600
Three-phase capacitors without internal fuses
for Um voltages 7.2 - 12 kV/50 Hz
Power Rated (kV) voltage
(kvar) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.8
100 to 150
150 to 200
200 to 250
250 to 300
300 to 350
350 to 425
425 to 500
(*) for 60 Hz, please contact us

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