Loading Capacitor 3KVAR Bank
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11835
The StemAids 3kVAR Loading Capacitor Bank is a high-capacity electrical testing instrument engineered for the empirical study of power factor correction, AC network stability, and capacitive reactance in high-power systems. Capable of providing up to 3 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR) of leading load, this apparatus allows students and engineers to simulate industrial load compensation and observe the effects of phase advancement on AC power grids. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it is a critical asset for Advanced Electrical Engineering laboratories and Power Systems training facilities.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Reactive Capacity |
3kVAR 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 in 250VAR or 500VAR increments) |
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Capacitor Type |
Industrial-grade, self-healing Metallized Polypropylene (MPP) |
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Safety Discharge |
Integrated bleed resistors for automatic voltage dissipation |
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Interface |
Heavy-duty 4mm safety terminals or industrial-grade binding posts |
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Control |
Independent illuminated toggle switches or industrial 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 Capacitive Reactance (XC) and its role in opposing AC flow while providing a "leading" current, supporting Advanced Power Electronics modules.
- Phase Displacement Quantification: Enables the physical study of electrical waveforms; learners apply oscilloscopes and power factor meters to observe the current waveform leading the voltage waveform.
- Power Factor Correction Analysis: Supports the analysis of reactive power management; students evaluate how the 3kVAR bank can neutralize the lagging effects of high-power inductive motors, effectively reducing total line current and kVA
- Network Stability Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate the "Ferranti Effect" and voltage rise in lightly loaded capacitive lines, fostering a deeper understanding of grid voltage regulation.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade, reinforced seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant). The capacitors are mounted on internal shock-absorbing rails to protect the hermetic seals and internal connections from mechanical stress during transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a factory-verified test report specifying actual capacitance (μF) and dissipation factor for each bank.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring anti-corrosive powder coating and UV-stabilized indicators, ensuring the unit remains reliable in high-humidity or non-climate-controlled laboratory environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids 3kVAR Loading Capacitor Bank directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Heavy-Duty Safety Integration: We use premium-grade industrial capacitors equipped with internal over-pressure disconnectors and bleed-off resistors to ensure maximum operator safety during repeated switching.
- Precision VAR Matching: Direct oversight of the capacitor bank assembly ensures that the reactive power increments are accurately matched for three-phase balancing experiments.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement capacitor modules, high-current switches, and terminal blocks to maximize the long-term ROI of institutional assets.
- Manufacturing Control: Direct oversight of the dielectric strength (Hi-Pot) and insulation resistance testing ensures the unit exceeds international safety standards for educational and industrial use.
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