Adjustable Frequency Drives and Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Adjustable Frequency Drives and Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Application Summary
Capacitor banks provide distribution and transmission circuits with power factor correction, reduced KVA
demand and billing and improved voltage regulation. They can be switched in and out based on load
conditions. While this practice is intended to provide quality power, with the increase use of electronic
power equipment it may actually be blamed for poor quality power.
switched in response to increased load demand. Alternately, over voltage trips may result from starting
large motor loads and power factor correction capacitors within the facility. The smaller the AFD and
lighter the load, the more susceptible they are to over voltage tripping due to capacitor switching transi-
ents.
All other supporting documentation is located on the Eaton web site at www.eaton.com/Drives
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