Loading Capacitor 1.2KVAR Bank
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11827
The StemAids 1.2kVAR Loading Capacitor Bank is a professional-grade electrical testing instrument engineered for the empirical study of AC power systems, power factor correction, and capacitive reactance. Capable of providing up to 1.2 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR) of leading load, this apparatus allows students to simulate "leading" power factor conditions or compensate for inductive loads. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it is an essential asset for Advanced Electrical Engineering laboratories focusing on grid stability and efficient energy transport.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Reactive Capacity |
1.2kVAR Total |
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Load Type |
Capacitive (Leading Power Factor) |
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Operating Voltage |
Single-Phase (220V–240V) or Three-Phase (415V) configurations |
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Frequency |
50/60Hz compatible |
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Load Stepping |
Multiple independent steps (e.g., selectable increments of 100VAR or 200VAR) |
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Capacitor Type |
High-reliability, self-healing Metallized Polypropylene Film (MPP) |
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Discharge Safety |
Integrated discharge resistors for automatic voltage bleed-off |
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Interface |
Heavy-duty 4mm safety terminals or industrial binding posts |
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Control |
Individual illuminated toggle switches or rotary selectors |
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ISO Compliance |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Reactance Interface: Facilitates student understanding of the inverse relationship between frequency, capacitance, and opposition to AC flow (XC=1/2πfC), supporting Power Electronics modules.
- Phase Angle Quantification: Enables the physical study of leading loads; learners apply measurement tools to observe how the current waveform leads the voltage waveform.
- Power Factor Correction Analysis: Supports the analysis of load compensation; students evaluate how the 1.2kVAR bank can be used to improve the power factor of a lagging inductive motor, reducing total line current.
- Energy Storage Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate the efficiency of capacitive energy storage and the importance of rapid discharge for safety in industrial power banks.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant). Capacitors are mounted on vibration-dampening rails to protect the internal film and connections from mechanical stress during transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a detailed test report specifying the actual capacitance (μF) per step.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring hermetically sealed capacitor units and anti-oxidation terminals to prevent performance degradation in high-humidity or high-temperature environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids 1.2kVAR Loading Capacitor Bank directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- High-Grade Component Selection: We use only premium "Long Life" rated capacitors with self-healing properties to ensure the bank withstands frequent switching and voltage spikes.
- Integrated Safety Protocols: Direct oversight of the assembly ensures that every capacitor is equipped with a bleed resistor, ensuring the terminals are safe to touch shortly after disconnection.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement capacitor modules, illuminated switches, and terminal blocks to maximize the long-term ROI.
- Manufacturing Control: Direct oversight of the dielectric strength and earth-leakage testing ensures the highest level of operator safety during advanced AC power experiments.
