The ABBACUS family of metal enclosed capacitor banks (MECB) are a packaged factory assembled and tested reactive compensation system with modular fixed or switched capacitor steps, which automatically compensate an individual load or of the network to maintain a preset level of power factor (cos phi). The ABBACUS family comprises of A-E series of metal enclosed capacitor banks that cater to a wide range of applications and requirement for reactive power compensation and harmonic filtering in medium voltage networks. The ABBACUS family is a 'one stop shop' solution with an integrated package of Hitachi ABB Power Grids' premium range of primary and secondary equipment. The solution combines primary components, and secondary control and protection, within a compact modular enclosure.
Available options include:
- Inrush, detuning or filter reactors
- Switched of fixed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel enclosures
- Automatic or manual control
- Cooling or heating options
- Unbalance protection
- Interlocking
- Arc fault mitigation