Capacitor bank installation method

How do you install a capacitor bank?

Insert the two 3/4-in. bolts through the holes, using washers and lockwashers as needed. Thread the nuts onto the bolts but do not tighten. Using the lifting eyes on the capacitor bank frame, lift the capacitor bank, positioning it at the pole so that the bolts can slip into the slots on the capacitor bank pole-mounting bracket. (Figure 3)

What is a capacitor bank?

Capacitor bank is usually controlled by the microprocessor based device called power factor regulator. Beside, segment installation practice demands protection for capacitor banks. In this case, capacitor banks are connected to the busbars, which supply a group of loads. What’s good in this solution // No billing of reactive energy.

How do I unload a capacitor bank?

An approved location and foundation area must be in placed prior to unloading and erection of capacitor bank. Hook will be provided on top to unload the equipment properly. Capacitor bank will be bolted firmly to the approved location. Leveling will be strictly observed.

How do you ground a capacitor bank?

Ground the neutral of ungrounded capacitor banks. For a fixed pole-mounted capacitor bank, ground the jumper leads on the source side of the capacitor unit between the fuses cutout and capacitor unit terminal.

How do you test a capacitor bank?

Test and operate all switches and secondary accessory equipment. Ensure the capacitor bank frame is properly grounded per utility grounding practices. Optionally, a thermal scan may be performed on all electrical connections to check for overheated electrical joints.

How to prepare a capacitor bank for a torque test?

Using torque wrench, tightness of termination will be ensure in preparation to torque test. Capacitor bank’s enclosure will be properly bonded to the grounding system. Label or identification nameplate will be provided for equipment. Approved drawings and load schedule of the equipment will be inserted in the drawing pocket.