Metal enclosed capacitor banks ABBACUS

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

The design of the ABBACUS family allows compensation for both electrical distribution networks, renewables like wind and solar farms and industrial networks in various segments such as mining, metals, pulp and paper, chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, cement, plastics and other heavy industries.

The new ABBACUS A-E series MECB family is built on the world-wide experience of Hitachi ABB Power Grids' renowned metal enclosed capacitor bank ABBACUS, which continues to improve power quality for customers across the world for more than 20 years. The key features of Hitachi ABB Power Grids' new ABBACUS A-E series MECB are:

• Hitachi ABB Power Grids' premium range of components
• Factory tested
• Integrated design of primary and secondary equipment
• Range of enclosure types to suit a variety of applications
• Proven Hitachi ABB Power Grids design reducing life cycle costs
• Fully enclosed design protecting live parts
• Type tested bus bar system
• Modular in design and easily expandable
• Re-locatable asset - can be moved as plant demands change
• Flexibility in the range of options available to suit differing applications
• In addition, with Hitachi ABB Power Grids' presence in more than 100 countries globally, service and support is always close