Automatic Power Factor Correction
Automatically control capacitor stages according to changing reactive power demand and maintain an appropriate power factor.
What Are You
Trying to Solve?
Understanding the electrical problem is the first step toward selecting the right engineering solution.
Power factor changes as plant loading changes.
Fixed capacitor banks cannot follow varying reactive power demand.
Manual capacitor switching can result in under-compensation or over-compensation.
Poor power factor can increase electricity costs and reduce effective electrical capacity.
What Is Causing
the Problem?
Identifying the underlying causes helps us select the right corrective approach rather than treating only the symptoms.
Variable motor and transformer loading.
Changing production conditions.
Incorrect capacitor step selection.
Inadequate monitoring of reactive power demand.
An Engineering Approach
to the Problem
SYCON evaluates the electrical load profile and reactive power behaviour before selecting the appropriate automatic capacitor switching arrangement. The system can use APFC Controllers with contactor or thyristor-based switching depending on the application.
What Makes Up the Solution?
The solution can combine SYCON products and engineering services according to the application requirement.
APFC Controllers
Controllers that monitor electrical conditions and automatically control capacitor stages.
Thyristor Capacitor Switches
Fast capacitor switching for applications with rapidly changing electrical loads.
Series Harmonic Reactors
Detuned reactors for capacitor bank applications where harmonic conditions must be considered.
Power Quality Audit
Measurement and analysis of electrical parameters before selecting the correction system.
How the Solution Works
A structured engineering approach from identifying the requirement to implementing the solution.
Understand the electrical load profile.
Measure power factor and reactive power behaviour.
Determine the required capacitor capacity and step arrangement.
Select the appropriate APFC Controller and switching technology.
Integrate the compensation system with the electrical panel.
Commission and verify performance under operating conditions.
Engineering Benefits
Technical outcomes that the solution is designed to support within the electrical system.
Automatic reactive power compensation.
Better control of capacitor stages.
Reduced manual switching.
Improved power factor control.
Suitable switching strategy for changing loads.
Reduced power-factor-related electricity costs.
Better utilisation of electrical infrastructure.
Reduced manual intervention.
Improved visibility of reactive power requirements.
Business Outcomes
That Matter
Beyond technical performance, the solution is intended to support operational efficiency, cost control and business performance.
Where This Solution
Can Be Applied
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Typical Applications
Typical application areas where the automatic power factor correction solution can be considered.
Automatic power factor correction panels
Industrial electrical distribution systems
Capacitor bank systems
Motor-driven plants
Electrical systems with varying loads
Technical Specifications
Technical parameters relevant to this solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about automatic power factor correction.
Automatic power factor correction uses a controller to monitor electrical conditions and switch capacitor stages according to reactive power requirements.
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Engineering Experience
Behind the Solution
Work with a team that combines industrial electronics, electrical engineering and practical application experience.
Engineering-led approach
Industrial application experience
Products and services under one engineering ecosystem
Application-focused technical support
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