Next-Generation Automatic Power Factor Correction Relay (APFCR) Panel
Usha Electric is proud to present the redesigned Automatic Power Factor Correction Relay (APFCR) Panel, a cutting-edge solution engineered to optimize power quality and enhance energy efficiency in industrial and commercial applications. Integrating advanced microcontroller technology, harmonic filtering, and robust capacitor banks, the APFCR Panel ensures precise power factor correction, reduced energy costs, and compliance with stringent power quality standards, making it a vital asset for industries like steel, cement, power utilities, and heavy manufacturing.
Key Features of the Redesigned APFC Relay Panel
1. Intelligent Power Factor Correction
The APFCR Panel employs microcontroller-based DSP logic with Class 1 accuracy for real-time power factor monitoring and correction. Featuring Real-Time Power Factor Correction (RTPFC) capabilities, it dynamically adjusts capacitor switching to maintain an optimal power factor, minimizing reactive power losses and avoiding utility penalties.
2. Advanced Harmonic Suppression
Designed to address power quality challenges, the APFCR Panel includes harmonic filters that reduce Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) to less than 5%, adhering to IEEE-519 guidelines. This ensures protection for sensitive equipment and compliance with global power quality standards, making it ideal for environments with non-linear loads.
3. Versatile Configurations
Available in 4 to 16 stages (e.g., 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16) and ranging from 25 to 2000 kVAr, the APFCR Panel supports 415/440/480 VAC, 50 Hz systems in single-phase or three-phase configurations. It offers flexible switching options with power contactors, capacitor duty contactors, or thyristor modules for rapid response to fluctuating loads.
4. Eco-Friendly and Durable Design
The panel incorporates Usha’s eco-friendly capacitors (e.g., MPP, APP, or Cylindrical Type) impregnated with non-toxic, biodegradable, non-PCB materials. Housed in a robust, corrosion-resistant enclosure, the APFCR Panel is built to withstand harsh industrial environments while ensuring long-term reliability and safety.
5. User-Friendly and Smart Features
Equipped with intelligent kVAr-based switching and a user-friendly interface, the APFCR Panel simplifies operation and monitoring. Features include:
LCD display for real-time metrics (voltage, current, power factor, kVAr).
Single CT sensing for simplified installation in single-phase applications.
Optional GSM monitoring and PC software for data logging, enabling remote management and performance tracking.
Applications
The APFCR Panel is engineered for a wide range of high-performance applications, including:
Steel Plants: Ensures stable power factor correction for heavy machinery.
Cement Industries: Optimizes energy efficiency under variable loads.
Power Utilities: Enhances power quality in distribution networks.
Commercial Complexes: Reduces electricity costs in offices, malls, and hospitals.
Why Choose the New APFCR Panel?
The redesigned APFCR Panel from Usha Electric sets a new standard in energy management. With its intelligent control, advanced harmonic filtering, and eco-friendly design, it delivers exceptional efficiency and reliability. Certified under relevant IS standards and backed by Usha Electric’s ISO:9001-2015 quality assurance, the APFCR Panel offers a smart approach to reducing electricity costs and maintaining a power factor better than 0.99 annually.
