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Type PFC Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Type PFC capacitors are constructed with low loss self healing
metallized polypropylene, delta connected internally for 3-phase
operation and packaged in a cylindrical metal case with an easy-
access terminals. Type PFC is safety protected with an internal
pressure interrupter that disengages all 3 phases in the event of
capacitor overload or end of life. Type PFC also come equiped with
easy access, easily replaceable discharge resistors.
Specications
Capacitance Tolerance 0 to +10%
Rated Voltage 240 Vac, 480 Vac, 600 Vac
Operating Temperature Range with Ripple –40 ºC to +55 ºC
kvar Range 0.5 kvar to 30.2 kvar
Maximum Permissible Voltage (Vmax) 110% of rated rms voltage
120% of rated peak voltage (1.2 x √2x Vrms)
Internal Connection Delta (∆)
Maximum Permissible Current (Imax) 135% of nominal rms current based on rated kvar and rated voltage - (up
to 150% of lR including combined eects of harmonics, over voltages and
capacitances, tolerance)
Life 60,000 h w/94% survival rate
International Standards Meets IEEE18, Standard (ANSI/IEEE Standard 18)
FIT (Failure In Time) ≤300 x 109 component h
Maximum Short Circuit Current 10 kA (according to UL 810)
Dimensions
Construction Details
Case Material Extruded aluminum with
steel or aluminum cover
Encapsulation Environmentally safe
dielectric uid
Terminal Material Tin plated copper, brass
or steel
Figure 1 Figure 2
Highlights
- Automatic PFC equipment
- Wind turbine applications
- Individual and group xed PFC
- Tuned and detuned capacitor banks
- Power line conditioning
1.75”
±0.05”
1.32”
±0.05”
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PFC H T 480 C 6 S 779 T
Type Base Type Voltage Case Material kvar Tolerance Can Height Phases
(Vac) (%) (inches)
PFC S = Std. S = 2” Round 24 = 240 C = Aluminum case Full kvar value S = –0/+10% Expressed as 3 digit T = 3-Phase
H = Harmonic T = 2½” Round 48 = 480 w/steel cover including decimals number of the case height
V = 3” Round 60 = 600 M12 Stud @ 60 Hz and from base to top of lip
X = 3.5” Round D = Aluminum case (including seam) rounded
w/aluminum cover and displayed without
M12 Stud decimal point
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Ratings
Part Numbering System
Type PFC Power Factor Correction Capacitors
CDE
Catalog Number
60Hz
Output
Kvar
50Hz
Output
Kvar
Capacitance
(µF)
Rs
(mΩ)
Rth
(°C/W)
Max Power (W) Case
55°C 65°C 70°C Diameter
(in)
Height
(in)
SA
(in2) Style
240 Vac
PFCHS24C0.5S572T 0.5 0.4 3 x 7.7 5.8 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
Fig. 1
PFCHS24C1S572T 1 0.8 3 x 15.4 4.2 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHS24C1.5S572T 1.5 1.3 3 x 23.0 3.7 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHT24C2S572T 2 1.7 3 x 30.7 3.4 5.1 5.9 3.9 2.9 2.5 5.72 55
PFCHT24C2.5S572T 2.5 2.1 3 x 38.4 3.2 5.1 5.9 3.9 2.9 2.5 5.72 55
PFCHT24C3S572T 3 2.5 3 x 46.1 3.1 5.1 5.9 3.9 2.9 2.5 5.72 55
PFCHT24C4S778T 4 3.3 3 x 61.4 4.5 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHV24D5S842T 5 4.2 3 x 76.8 1.8 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
Fig. 2
PFCHV24D6S842T 6 5.0 3 x 92.1 1.7 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
PFCHV24D6.3S842T 6.3 5.3 3 x 96.7 1.6 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
PFCHV24D7.5S108T 7.5 6.3 3 x 115.1 2.2 2.4 12.4 8.3 6.2 3.0 10.78 116
PFCHV24D8.3S108T 8.3 6.9 3 x 127.4 2.1 2.4 12.4 8.3 6.2 3.0 10.78 116
PFCHX24D10S108T 10 8.3 3 x 153.5 2.0 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX24D12.5S108T 12.5 10.4 3 x 191.9 1.8 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX24D15S137T 15 12.5 3 x 230.3 2.4 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
PFCHX24D16.7S137T 16.7 13.9 3 x 256.4 2.3 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
PFCHX24D17.5S137T 17.5 14.6 3 x 268.6 2.2 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
480 Vac
PFCHS48C0.5S572T 0.5 0.4 3 x 1.9 11.3 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
Fig. 1
PFCHS48C1S572T 1 0.8 3 x 3.8 6.9 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHS48C1.5S572T 1.5 1.3 3 x 5.8 5.4 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHS48C2S572T 2 1.7 3 x 7.7 4.7 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHS48C2.5S572T 2.5 2.1 3 x 9.6 4.3 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHS48C3S572T 3 2.5 3 x 11.5 4.0 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHT48C4S572T 4 3.3 3 x 15.4 3.6 5.1 5.9 3.9 2.9 2.5 5.72 55
PFCHT48C5S572T 5 4.2 3 x 19.2 3.4 5.1 5.9 3.9 2.9 2.5 5.72 55
NOTE: Other ratings, sizes and performance specications are available. Contact us.
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CDE Cornell Dubilier • 1605 E. Rodney French Blvd. • New Bedford, MA 02744 • Phone: (508)996-8561 • Fax: (508)996-3830
Type PFC Power Factor Correction Capacitors
CDE
Catalog Number
60Hz
Output
Kvar
50Hz
Output
Kvar
Capacitance
(µF)
Rs
(mΩ)
Rth
(°C/W)
Max Power (W) Case
55°C 65°C 70°C Diameter
(in)
Height
(in)
SA
(in2) Style
480 Vac
PFCHT48C6S778T 6 5.0 3 x 23.0 5.3 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
Fig. 1PFCHT48C7.5S778T 7.5 6.3 3 x 28.8 4.9 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHT48C8.3S778T 8.3 6.9 3 x 31.9 4.8 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHV48D9S842T 9 7.5 3 x 34.5 2.2 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
Fig. 2
PFCHV48D10S842T 10 8.3 3 x 38.4 2.1 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
PFCHV48D12.5S108T 12.5 10.4 3 x 48.0 2.8 2.4 12.4 8.3 6.2 3.0 10.78 116
PFCHV48D15S108T 15 12.5 3 x 57.6 2.6 2.4 12.4 8.3 6.2 3.0 10.78 116
PFCHX48D16.7S108T 16.7 13.9 3 x 64.1 2.4 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX48D18S108T 18 15.0 3 x 69.1 2.3 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX48D20S108T 20 16.7 3 x 76.8 2.2 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX48D25S137T 25 20.8 3 x 95.9 2.9 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
PFCHX48D30S137T 30 25.0 3 x 115.1 2.7 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
600Vac
PFCHS60C1S572T 1 0.8 3 x 2.5 7.4 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
Fig. 1
PFCHS60C1.5S572T 1.5 1.3 3 x 3.7 5.9 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHS60C2S572T 2 1.7 3 x 4.9 5.1 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHS60C2.5S572T 2.5 2.1 3 x 6.1 4.6 6.6 4.5 3.0 2.3 2.0 5.72 42
PFCHT60C3S572T 3 2.5 3 x 7.4 4.2 5.1 5.9 3.9 2.9 2.5 5.72 55
PFCHT60C4S572T 4 3.3 3 x 9.8 3.8 5.1 5.9 3.9 2.9 2.5 5.72 55
PFCHT60C5S778T 5 4.2 3 x 12.3 5.9 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHT60C6S778T 6 5.0 3 x 14.7 5.5 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHT60C6.1S778T 6.1 5.1 3 x 15.0 5.5 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHT60C6.3S778T 6.3 5.3 3 x 15.5 5.4 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHT60C6.9S778T 6.9 5.8 3 x 16.9 5.3 4.0 7.6 5.1 3.8 2.5 7.78 71
PFCHV60D7.5S842T 7.5 6.3 3 x 18.4 2.6 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
Fig. 2
PFCHV60D8.1S842T 8.1 6.8 3 x 19.9 2.5 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
PFCHV60D8.3S842T 8.3 6.9 3 x 20.4 2.5 3.0 10.0 6.7 5.0 3.0 8.42 94
PFCHV60D10S108T 10 8.3 3 x 24.6 3.6 2.4 12.4 8.3 6.2 3.0 10.78 116
PFCHV60D12.2S108T 12.2 10.2 3 x 30.0 3.1 2.4 12.4 8.3 6.2 3.0 10.78 116
PFCHV60D12.5S108T 12.5 10.4 3 x 30.7 3.1 2.4 12.4 8.3 6.2 3.0 10.78 116
PFCHX60D13.8S108T 13.8 11.5 3 x 33.9 2.9 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX60D14.6S108T 14.6 12.2 3 x 35.9 2.8 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX60D15S108T 15 12.5 3 x 36.8 2.8 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX60D16.7S108T 16.7 13.9 3 x 41.0 2.6 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX60D17.5S108T 17.5 14.6 3 x 43.0 2.5 2.0 14.8 9.8 7.4 3.5 10.78 138
PFCHX60D20S137T 20 16.7 3 x 49.1 3.6 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
PFCHX60D22.5S137T 22.5 18.8 3 x 55.3 3.4 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
PFCHX60D25S137T 25 20.8 3 x 61.4 3.2 1.7 18.2 12.2 9.1 3.5 13.73 170
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Performance Notes
Rs: Equivalent series resistance – Ohmic resistances (Ohm)
Dielectric Dissipation Factor: tan δ (Polypropylene: 0.0002)
Ths : Hot spot temperature within the capacitor: Ths = Ta + (Ptotal · 280 / SA)
Ta: Ambient temperature
Rth: Thermal resistance: °C/ Watt, indicates hot spot temperature rise due to power dissipation losses
Pmax: Maximum power dissipation: Pmax = (85 ºC - Ta) / Rth (Watts)
PTotal: Total Power generated by Dielectric and Ohmic Losses: P = Vpeak
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. C . TT . F .DF (Watts) given Voltage
P = I2 . [Rs
+ (XC
. DF)] (Watts) given Current
Where PTotal = PFund + PHarm1 + PHarm2 + .... + PHarm∞
Design life: 60,000 hours 94% survival Ths: 85 °C
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
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1.05
1.1
1.15
1.2
1000 10000 100000 1000000
Applied voltage (Va/Vr)
Expected life time (h)
Expected lifetime vs. applied voltage and ambient temperature
85 ºC
80 ºC
70 ºC
60 ºC
Expected lifetime vs. applied voltage and hot spot temperature
Type PFC Power Factor Correction Capacitors
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