Schneider VarPlus Can HDuty Capacitor – 14.4 17.3 kvar – 480 V – 50 60Hz – BLRCH144A173B48

Description

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation specializing in energy management and automation solutions. With operations in over 100 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services for various industries, including residential, commercial, and industrial.
Schneider Electric is focused on sustainability and innovation, aiming to help their customers manage energy efficiently and reduce their environmental impact.

Schneider Power Factor Correction

Power Factor Correction (PFC) is an essential aspect of electrical systems management, aimed at improving the efficiency and stability of power delivery. Schneider Electric offers a range of Power Factor Correction solutions designed to optimize the power factor in electrical networks, thereby reducing energy losses, improving voltage stability, and minimizing penalties from utilities for low power factor.

Schneider Capacitor

Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive range of capacitors designed for various power factor correction and energy efficiency applications. These capacitors help improve the power factor in electrical networks, thereby reducing energy losses, enhancing voltage stability, and minimizing costs associated with poor power factor.

Key Capacitor Solutions from Schneider Electric:

• VarPlus Can Capacitors
• VarSet Capacitor Banks
• VarPlus Box Capacitors
• AccuSine PCS+ Active Harmonic Filters

Implementation and Benefits:

1. Energy Efficiency:

By improving the power factor, Schneider Electric capacitors help reduce energy consumption and losses in electrical systems, leading to significant cost savings.

2. Enhanced System Performance:

Improved power factor leads to better voltage stability and reduced strain on electrical equipment, prolonging their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.

3. Cost Savings:

Many utilities charge penalties for low power factor. Implementing Schneider capacitors helps avoid these penalties and reduce overall electricity costs.

4. Improved Capacity:

Enhancing the power factor frees up capacity in the electrical network, allowing for the addition of more loads without the need for costly infrastructure upgrades.

Capacitor

BLRCH144A173B48

Key Features:

• Power Factor Correction: Efficiently enhances power factor, leading to improved electrical system efficiency and reduced energy costs.
• Robust Design: Suitable for stringent conditions, it ensures reliable performance even in environments with significant voltage disturbances.
• Increased Current Handling: Capable of managing higher harmonic currents, ensuring stable and continuous operation.
• Compliance with Standards: Meets IEC 60831-1 and IEC 60831-2 standards, ensuring high quality, safety, and reliability.
• Easy Installation: Features a ClampTite terminal for secure and straightforward fastening.
• Compact and Lightweight: Weighs 1.6 kg, facilitating ease of handling and installation.

Technical Specifications:

Rated Output Power: 14.4 kVar at 480V AC, suitable for both 50 Hz and 60 Hz frequency operations.
Versatile Application: Ideal for industrial settings requiring dependable power factor correction despite high voltage fluctuations and harmonic currents.

The Schneider Electric BLRCH144A173B48 capacitor is an excellent choice for enhancing the stability and efficiency of electrical systems in demanding industrial environments, ensuring reliable performance and energy savings.