Three-phase tubular capacitor CLZ-FP-44/30-HD

The three-phase capacitor CLZ-FP-44/30-HD (reference R2H54N) from Circutor is a high-quality and high-performance solution designed for reactive energy compensation in industrial installations. This dry-type capacitor, with a tubular casing and nitrogen gas cooling technology, offers excellent strength and durability in demanding working conditions, making it an ideal choice for environments with high electrical demands and extreme temperatures.

Main Features:

• Robust design: The CLZ-FP-44/30-HD capacitor is made with an aluminium tubular casing, which provides high mechanical resistance and better thermal dissipation. This ensures stable performance even in adverse environmental conditions. Additionally, its design allows for installation both vertically and horizontally, providing flexibility in its mounting.
• Nitrogen gas cooling: Unlike other capacitors that use dielectric liquids, this model uses nitrogen gas as a refrigerant, which improves safety and reduces flammability risks. This high-performance cooling technology ensures optimal equipment operation even at high temperatures, increasing its lifespan and reliability over time.
• Reactive energy compensation: The capacitor is designed for reactive energy compensation in three-phase installations. This improves energy efficiency and reduces losses in the electrical system, resulting in an optimisation of energy costs. It can be used in both fixed loads and load variations, such as those found in capacitor banks.

Applications:

The CLZ-FP-44/30-HD is ideal for use in industrial and commercial environments where working conditions can be extreme, such as areas with high temperatures, voltage fluctuations, and large energy demands. This capacitor can be used in applications of:

• Power factor compensation in industrial installations with heavy machinery that generates large amounts of reactive energy.
• Capacitor banks in electrical distribution systems to maintain an optimal level of energy consumption.
• Installations with fixed or variable loads, especially in industries that require strict control of their energy consumption due to costs and efficiency.

Technical Specifications:

• Nominal voltage: 440 V, making it suitable for installation in high-power three-phase systems.
• Operating frequency: 50 Hz, although it is also adaptable to 60 Hz depending on the system's needs.
• Maximum current: The capacitor supports a maximum phase current of up to 400 x In and a maximum transient current of 1.8 In, ensuring its durability in extreme working conditions.
• Dielectric losses: With a value of less than 0.2 W/kvar in dielectric losses and a total value of 0.4 W/kvar, this capacitor is highly efficient, contributing to reducing energy losses in the installation.
• Protection rating: With an IP20 and the possibility of upgrading to IP54 with an optional cover, this capacitor is protected against dust and the ingress of solid objects, ensuring its resistance in industrial environments.

Tolerance and Durability:

• Overvoltages and overcurrents: The capacitor is designed to withstand overvoltages of up to 30% for 1 minute per day and overcurrents of up to 1.8 times its nominal current, ensuring its robustness in electrical stress conditions.
• High resistance to environmental conditions: With an operating temperature range from -50°C to +65°C, and a daily maximum of 45°C, the CLZ-FP-44/30-HD is prepared to operate in environments with extreme temperatures. Additionally, it can withstand a relative humidity of up to 95% without condensation, making it suitable for installation in environments with high humidity levels.

Additional Features:

• Expansion system: The capacitor features a dielectric expansion system that improves its performance and ensures safety in high-voltage operating conditions.
• Discharge resistance: Offers discharge resistance that ensures the rapid dissipation of accumulated energy, ensuring the capacitor is in safe conditions after disconnection.
• Additional protection: Optionally, the capacitor can be equipped with a protective cover to enhance its resistance against the ingress of dust and liquids in more exposed installations.

Standards and Certifications:

• The CLZ-FP-44/30-HD complies with international standards IEC 60831-1-1/2 and is certified by VDE 560, ensuring its quality and compliance with the highest electrical safety standards. Its design meets all the safety and performance requirements needed for use in high-demand industrial and commercial installations.