PhiCap Capacitors

for Power Factor Correction

Product Profile 2003

www.epcos.com

PhiCap AC Capacitors
for Power Factor Correction
General
The PhiCap series, is a well
approved and reliable EPCOS MKP
(Metalized Polypropylene) capacitor series for AC current applications with long time of field experiences, more than 25 years.
The power range varies from
0.528 kvar and 0.7...5.0 kvar
per single capacitor can, depending on a three-phase or singlephase capacitor design. The PhiCap
capacitor is especially intended for
power factor correction in industrial
and semi-industrial applications.
The capacitors are manufactured
using metalized polypropylene
film as dielectric and housed in a
cylindrical aluminum case.

Type Number Decoding System

7.5 kvar Output power
PhiCap Capacitor

Type Revision

B 3234 4 C 4 07 1 A 5 40
1= 60 Hz 5% /+10%
2= 50 Hz

Phase
Three-phase 4
Three-phase 3
Single phase 0

B32344C4071A540
(7.5 kvar 5%/+10%
440 VAC three-phase 50/60 Hz)

PhiCap applications
a Power factor correction (PFC)
a Automatic capacitor banks
a Fixed PFC (power factor correction)
applications, e.g. motor
compensation
a AC power electronics
a Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
a Drive engineering
a De-tuned PFC systems

2
3
4
5

=
=
=
=

Rated voltage AC
200 + 
300 + 
400 + 
500 + 


00
10
20
30
40
80

=
=
=
=
=
=

00
15
20/25
30
40
80

User benefits
Electrical
a Up to 25 kvar per case for threephase applications
a Up to 5 kvar per case for singlephase applications
a Long expected life cycle,
100 000 hours
a High pulse current withstand
capability (200 * IN)
Mechanical & Maintenance
a Reduced mounting costs, easy
installation and connection
a Low weight and compact volume
a Maintenance free
Safety
a SH type (self-healing capacitor type)
a Overpressure disconnector
a Isolated terminal (IP20)
Environment
a Non-polluting, environment friendly
product
a PCB-free product (NPCB)

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The PhiCap is a self-healing (SH),

metalized polypropylene film
capacitor. The current-carrying
AlZn metal layer (the best alloy for
an electrode) is vapor-deposited
onto one side of the film, the
surface of dielectric.
Compact design low weight
and small volume
The entire three-phase capacitor is
composed of three single-phase
element stacks. The electrodes are
connected by metal spraying layer
(shooping process) on the face
ends of the winding elements.
The winding elements are encapsulated in a cylindrical aluminum
case and hermetically sealed either
by a press-rolled metal lid or plastic
disc with fast-on terminals.

Dual safety systems

a Self healing: the capacitor
repairs itself, in case of overload.
SH capability prevents permanent dielectric breakdown in
case of sporadic voltage surges,
overcurrent or overtemperature.
a Overpressure disconnector:
this prevents the capacitor from
bursting at the end of its service
life, or caused through electrical
or thermal overload. In case of
permanent self-healing attempts
caused by repetitive very high
peak voltages or other overloads
will result in permanent breakdown. In such a case the safety
switching device will be activated
and disconnect (cut off) the
capacitor winding elements from
the power source by means of
internal pressure raising (expansion of the capacitor Al-case).

Design hint:
Due to the increase of the capacitors height, in a breakdown
case, it is necessary to provide
enough clearance above the
capacitors terminals.
Connection Technology
a SIGUT block type terminal
IP20
innovative clamping system
a Discharge resistors are included
in shipment; standard for extra
reliability and safety
a Cable connection layout (terminals) adjusted to secure safe
clamping of required cable crosssection.

Over pressure disconnector

Double fast-on
terminal

Disconnected

Connected

Winding
C 1, 2, 3

Detail B
Detail A

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PhiCap Capacitor Selection

To specify and select the capacitors for PFC several factors affect
the performance and the expected
life time of the capacitors:
a Voltage
a Harmonics
a Temperature (UCT)
a Load (overcurrent)
a Inrush current
Permanent overvoltage shortens
the capacitors life cycle. The
capacitors rated voltage must be
equal or higher than the operating
voltage of the circuit, the capacitor
will be connected too.
Harmonics produce overvoltage
and overcurrent on capacitors
themselves. If the total harmonics
distortion level for voltage e.g.
exceeds 5%, serious damages to

During the switching process thermal- and electrodynamic- stresses

are developed caused by transient
over-currents of high amplitude
and frequency and may damage
the system. Capacitor contactors
with preloading resistors or seriesinductance (cable twins between
contactor and capacitor) will avoid
excessive transient currents.

installation may occur by the

resonance of the circuit.
In such cases an implementation
of series reactors (de-tuning) is
recommended.
Operation of the capacitors above
the upper category temperature
(UCT) level will accelerate the degradation of dielectric and shorten
the capacitors life cycle.
Residual voltage should not exceed
10% of rated voltage while re-switching of capacitors. During charging
period of the capacitors the current
is very high if switched in automatic capacitor banks, it is very
likely that discharged capacitors are
connected to charged ones already
connected to the grid. In such cases
the maximum permissible transient
peak current is 100*IN.

Power factor improvement

Active power meter

Grid

Apparent
power
(cos  = 1)

Reactive
power meter

Capacitor for
compensation

EPCOS AG

Technical Data
Standards IEC 831-1 and IEC 831-2/96
Overvoltages

UN + 10%; (1.1*UN), up to 8 h daily, 1.15 *UN 30min/24h;

1.20*UN for 5 min or 1.30*U N for 1min during life 200 times

Overcurrent

Imax

1.5 * I N

Inrush current

IS

200 times rated current

Rated frequency

50/60 Hz
0.35 W/kvar

Losses
Capacitance tolerance

5% /+10%

Test voltage, terminal/terminal

UTT

2.15 * UN ; AC, 2s

Test voltage, terminal/case

UTC

3000 VAC , 10 s

Life expectancy

t LD(Co)

100,000 operating hours

Ambient temperature category

LCT/UCT

25C/D (max. 55C)

Cooling

Naturally air-cooled (or forced cooling)

Permissible max. humidity

Hrel

95%

Maximum permissible altitude

4000 m above sea level

Mounting position

Upright

Mounting and grounding

Threaded M 12 (10 Nm) for case size diam. > 53 mm

M 8 ( 4 Nm) for case size diam. = 53 mm

Safety features

SH (self-healing) technology, overpressure disconnector

Discharge resistors

Discharge module included in delivery (B32340-, B32343-, B32344-)

Case

Extruded aluminum can

Degree of protection

IP20, indoor mounting (optional IP32)

Dielectric

Polypropylene film

Impregnation

Biodegradable soft resin (non PCB)

Terminals

SIGUT screw terminals for B32344-series;

fast-on terminals for B32340- & B32343-series

Approval

UL for B32340- series up to 450 VAC

cUL applied for other series
CSA (partially)

Packing unit
Capacitor

Box size

mm

pcs per box

l x w x h (mm)

53

12

425 x 315 x 175

63.5

12

425 x 315 x 175

79.5

425 x 315 x 175

89.5

425 x 315 x 175

94

425 x 315 x 175

High inrush current withstand

capability, a big benefit
Capacitors for power factor correction applications undergo a lot
of switching. Switched capacitors
have to cover high inrush currents
without reducing their own service
life. The pulse strength of this technology comes from the enlarged
contact area (heavy edge metalization) and spray-metal contact
(winding element face side).

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Quantity

This is most important in case of:

a Parallel switching of capacitors
a Non-detuned capacitors
a Capacitor banks using standard
contactors

Service life up to
100,000 operating hours
After an appropriate drying period
in a high vacuum chamber during
the production process, to eliminate the moisture on the active
element, the capacitor is filled
with biodegradable soft resin.
This production process helps to
avoid oxidation and partial discharges and results in capacitance
stability over a long life time.

Three-Phase Capacitors
Rated voltage 230 VAC , 50/60 Hz, delta connection
Type

CN

dxh

Weight

Output
kvar

50 Hz
IN
A

Output
kvar

60 Hz
IN
A

mm

kg

Ordering code

MKP230-D-0.5

0.5

1.3

0.6

1.6

3*10.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C2002A530

MKP230-D-0.7

0.7

1.9

0.9

2.3

3*15.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C2002A730

MKP230-D-1.0

1.0

2.5

1.2

3.0

3*20.0

63.5*129

0.30

B32343C2012A030

MKP230-D-1.5

1.5

3.8

1.8

4.6

3*30.0

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C2012A530

MKP230-D-2.5

2.5

6.3

3.0

7.6

3*50.0

79.5*195

0.60

B32344C2022A530

MKP230-D-5.0

5.0

12.6

6.0

15.1

3*100.0

89.5*270

1.70

B32344C2052A030

MKP230-D-7.5

7.5

18.8

9.0

22.6

3*150.0

89.5*270

2.10

B32344C2072A530

MKP230-D-10.0

10.0

25.1

12.0

30.2

3*200.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C2102A030

B32343C4012A000

Rated voltage 400 VAC , 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKP400-D-1.0

1.0

1.4

1.2

1.7

3*7.0

53*114

0.30

MKP400-D-1.5

1.5

2.2

1.8

2.6

3*10.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C4012A500

MKP400-D-2.0

2.0

2.9

2.4

3.5

3*13.5

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4022A000

MKP400-D-2.5

2.5

3.6

3.0

4.3

3*17.0

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4022A500

MKP400-D-5.0

5.0

7.2

6.0

8.6

3*33.5

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4052A000

MKP400-D-6.3

6.3

9.1

7.5

10.8

3*42.0

79.5*195

0.60

B32344C4071A500

MKP400-D-7.5

7.5

10.9

9.0

13.1

3*50.0

79.5*195

0.90

B32344C4072A500

MKP400-D-8.3

8.3

12.0

10.0

14.4

3*55.0

79.5*195

0.90

B32344C4101A000

MKP400-D-10.0

10.0

14.4

12.0

17.3

3*66.5

79.5*195

0.90

B32344C4102A000

MKP400-D-12.5

12.5

18.1

15.0

21.7

3*83.0

89.5*270

1.30

B32344C4122A500

MKP400-D-15.0

15.0

21.7

18.0

26.0

3*99.5

89.5*270

1.70

B32344C4152A000

MKP400-D-20.0

20.0

28.9

24.0

34.7

3*132.5

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4202A000

MKP400-D-25.0

25.0

36.1

30.0

43.3

3*166.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4252A000

B32343C4012A010

Rated voltage 415 VAC , 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKP415-D-1.0

1.0

1.4

1.2

1.6

3*6.0

53*114

0.30

MKP415-D-1.5

1.5

2.1

1.8

2.4

3*9.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C4012A510

MKP415-D-2.0

2.0

2.8

2.4

3.4

3*12.5

53*114

0.40

B32343C4022A010

MKP415-D-2.5

2.5

3.5

3.0

4.2

3*15.5

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4022A510

MKP415-D-5.0

5.0

7.0

6.0

8.4

3*31.0

63.5*154

0.40

B32343C4052A010

MKP415-D-6.3

6.3

8.8

7.5

10.6

3*39.0

79.5*195

0.60

B32344C4071A510

MKP415-D-7.5

7.5

10.4

9.0

12.5

3*46.0

79.5*195

0.60

B32344C4072A510

MKP415-D-10.0

10.0

13.9

12.0

16.7

3*61.5

79.5*195

0.80

B32344C4102A010

MKP415-D-12.5

12.5

17.4

15.0

20.9

3*77.0

89.5*270

1.30

B32344C4122A510

MKP415-D-15.0

15.0

20.9

18.0

25.1

3*92.5

89.5*270

1.30

B32344C4152A010

MKP415-D-20.0

20.0

27.8

24.0

33.0

3*123.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4202A010

MKP415-D-25.0

25.0

34.8

30.0

41.7

3*154.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4252A010

Discharge resistors

Terminal cover
Cable gland

211)

54

d 1

d 2
Discharge
Resistor
Set

Ordering code

79.5

B44066K0795A000

89.5

B44066K0895A000

KLK1645

KLK1685-F

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Three-Phase Capacitors
Rated voltage 440 VAC , 50/60 Hz, delta connection
Type

CN

dxh

Weight

Output
kvar

50 Hz
IN
A

Output
kvar

60 Hz
IN
A

mm

kg

Ordering code

MKP440-D-0.9

0.9

1.2

1.0

1.3

3*5.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C4011A040

MKP440-D-1.0

1.0

1.3

1.2

1.6

3*5.5

53*114

0.30

B32343C4012A040

MKP440-D-1.2

1.2

1.6

1.5

2.0

3*7.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C4011A540

MKP440-D-1.5

1.5

2.0

1.8

2.3

3*8.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C4012A540

MKP440-D-2.1

2.1

2.7

2.5

3.3

3*11.5

53*114

0.40

B32343C4021A540

MKP440-D-2.5

2.5

3.3

3.0

3.9

3*13.5

63.5*129

0.30

B32343C4022A540

MKP440-D-4.2

4.2

5.5

5.0

6.6

3*23.0

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4051A040

MKP440-D-5.0

5.0

6.5

6.0

7.8

3*27.5

63.5*154

0.50

B32343C4052A040

MKP440-D-6.3

6.3

8.2

7.5

9.9

3*34.0

79.5*195

0.70

B32344C4071A540

MKP440-D-7.5

7.5

9.8

9.0

11.8

3*41.0

79.5*195

0.80

B32344C4072A540

MKP440-D-8.3

8.3

10.9

10.0

14.4

3*45.5

79.5*195

0.90

B32344C4101A040

MKP440-D-10.0

10.0

13.1

12.0

15.7

3*55.0

79.5*195

1.10

B32344C4102A040

MKP440-D-10.4

10.4

13.6

12.5

16.4

3*57.0

89.5*270

1.70

B32344C4121A540

MKP440-D-12.5

12.5

16.4

15.0

19.7

3*68.5

89.5*270

1.70

B32344C4151A040

MKP440-D-15.0

15.0

19.7

18.0

23.6

3*82.0

89.5*270

1.70

B32344C4152A040

MKP440-D-16.7

16.7

21.9

20.0

26.3

3*91.5

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4201A040

MKP440-D-20.8

20.8

27.3

25.0

32.8

3*114.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4251A040

MKP440-D-25.0

25.0

31.9

30.0

38.4

3*138.0

94.0*345

2.10

B32344C4252A040

Rated voltage 480 VAC , 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKP-480-D-1.0

1.0

1.2

1.2

1.4

3*4.5

53*114

0.30

B32343C4012A080

MKP-480-D-1.5

1.5

1.8

1.8

2.2

3*7.0

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4012A580

MKP-480-D-2.0

2.0

2.4

2.4

2.9

3*9.0

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4022A080

MKP-480-D-2.5

2.5

3.0

3.0

3.6

3*11.5

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C4022A580

MKP-480-D-5.0

5.0

6.0

6.0

7.2

3*23.0

79.5*195

0.80

B32344C4052A080

MKP-480-D-6.3

6.3

7.6

7.5

9.1

3*29.0

89.5*270

0.80

B32344C4071A580

MKP-480-D-7.5

7.5

9.1

8.9

10.8

3*34.5

89.5*270

0.80

B32344C4072A580

MKP-480-D-8.3

8.3

10.1

10.0

12.1

3*38.5

89.5*270

1.70

B32344C4101A080

MKP-480-D-10.4

10.4

12.5

12.5

15.0

3*48.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4121A580

MKP-480-D-12.5

12.5

15.0

15.0

18.0

3*57.5

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C4151A080

MKP-480-D-15.0

15.0

18.1

18.0

21.7

3*69.0

89.5*345

1.70

B32344C4152A080

MKP-480-D-16.7

16.7

20.0

20.0

24.0

3*77.0

89.5*345

1.80

B32344C4162A780

MKP-480-D-20.8

20.8

25.0

25.0

30.1

3*96.0

89.5*345

2.00

B32344C4202A080

Rated voltage 525 VAC , 50/60 Hz, delta connection

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MKP-525-D-1.0

1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

3*4.0

53*114

0.30

B32343C5012A020

MKP-525-D-1.5

1.5

1.6

1.8

2.0

3*5.5

53*114

0.30

B32343C5012A520

MKP-525-D-2.0

2.0

2.2

2.4

2.6

3*7.5

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C5022A020

MKP-525-D-2.5

2.5

2.7

2.7

3.0

3*9.5

63.5*129

0.40

B32343C5022A520

MKP-525-D-5.0

5.0

5.5

6.0

6.6

3*19.3

79.5*195

0.44

B32344C5061A020

MKP-525-D-6.3

6.3

6.9

7.5

8.3

3*24.0

79.5*195

0.80

B32344C5071A520

MKP-525-D-8.3

8.3

9.2

10.0

11.0

3*32.0

89.5*270

1.30

B32344C5101A020

MKP-525-D-10.4

10.4

11.5

12.5

13.7

3*40.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C5121A520

MKP-525-D-12.5

12.5

13.7

15.0

16.5

3*48.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C5151A020

MKP-525-D-16.7

16.7

18.3

20.0

22.5

3*64.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C5201A020

MKP-525-D-20.0

20.0

22.9

25.0

27.5

3*80.0

89.5*345

2.00

B32344C5202A020

MKP-525-D-25.0

25.0

27.5

30.0

33.0

3*96.0

89.5*345

2.10

B32344C5252A020

Three-Phase Capacitors
Capacitor B32343-Series
Creepage distance

10.5 mm ( 53)
10.0 mm ( 63.5)

Clearance

13.0 mm ( 53)
16.5 mm ( 63.5)

Diameter ()

53 mm
63.5 mm

Expansion 

max. 12 mm

Mounting
M12
( 63.5 mm)

M8
( 53 mm)

Torque

T =10 Nm

T = 4 Nm

Toothed
washer

J12.5
DIN 6797

J8.0
DIN 6797

Hex nut

BM12
DIN 439

BM 8
DIN 439

Capacitor B32344-Series
Creepage distance

h 3

Marking

d1

16+1

h +40

Expansion to h 3 +

SIGUT terminal

12.7 mm

Diameter d ()

79.5 mm / 89.5 mm

Diameter d1 ()

75.0 mm / 85.0 mm

Expansion 

max. 13 mm

Mounting
M12
Torque T = 10 Nm

Torque

M12

M5

T =10 Nm

T = 2.5 Nm

16,80,5

d 1
19,60,5

Tightening torque = 1,2 Nm

9.6 mm

Clearance

Toothed
washer

J12.5 DIN 6797

Hex nut

BM12 DIN 439

KLK1714-X-E

EPCOS AG

Single-Phase Capacitors
Rated voltage 230 VAC , 50/60 Hz
Type

50 Hz

60 Hz

CN

dxh

Weight

mm

kg

4.3

50.0

63.5*105

0.30

B32340C2002A830

8.7

100.5

63.5*142

0.40

B32340C2012A730

3.0

13.1

150.5

63.5*142

0.50

B32340C2022A530

B32340C3001A880

Output
kvar

IN
A

Output
kvar

IN
A

MKP-230-I-0.8

0.8

3.6

1.0

MKP-230-I-1.7

1.7

7.2

2.0

MKP-230-I-2.5

2.5

10.9

Ordering code

Rated voltage 400 VAC , 50/60 Hz

MKP-400-I-0.8

0.8

2.0

1.0

2.3

15.5

63.5*68

0.30

MKP-400-I-1.7

1.7

4.2

2.0

5.0

33.5

63.5*68

0.30

B32340C4012A700

MKP-400-I-2.5

2.5

6.3

3.0

7.5

50.0

63.5*105

0.40

B32340C4022A500

MKP-400-I-3.3

3.3

8.4

4.0

10.0

66.5

63.5*105

0.40

B32340C4032A300

MKP-400-I-4.2

4.2

10.4

5.0

12.5

83.0

63.5*142

0.40

B32340C4051A000

MKP-400-I-5.0

5.0

12.4

6.0

15.0

99.0

63.5*142

0.50

B32340C4052A000

Rated voltage 415 VAC , 50/60 Hz

MKP-415-I-0.8

0.8

2.0

1.0

2.4

15.5

63.5*68

0.35

B32340C4082A310

MKP-415-I-1.7

1.7

4.0

2.0

4.8

31.0

63.5*105

0.45

B32340C4012A710

MKP-415-I-2.5

2.5

6.0

3.0

7.2

46.0

63.5*105

0.50

B32340C4022A510

MKP-415-I-3.3

3.3

8.0

4.0

9.7

62.0

63.5*142

0.50

B32340C4032A310

MKP-415-I-5.0

5.0

12.0

6.0

16.7

91.5

63.5*142

0.60

B32340C4052A010

B32340C4001A840

Rated voltage 440 VAC , 50/60 Hz

MKP-440-I-0.7

0.7

1.6

0.8

1.9

11.5

63.5*68

0.30

MKP-440-I-1.4

1.4

3.2

1.7

3.8

23.0

63.5*68

0.30

B32340C4011A740

MKP-440-I-2.1

2.1

4.7

2.5

5.7

34.5

63.5*105

0.40

B32340C4021A540

MKP-440-I-2.8

2.8

6.4

3.3

7.6

46.0

63.5*105

0.40

B32340C4031A340

MKP-440-I-3.3

3.3

7.6

4.0

9.1

55.0

63.5*142

0.50

B32340C4032A340

MKP-440-I-4.2

4.2

9.5

5.0

11.4

68.5

63.5*142

0.50

B32340C4051A040

MKP-440-I-5.0

5.0

11.4

6.0

13.6

82.0

63.5*142

0.60

B32340C4052A040

Rated voltage 480 VAC , 50/60 Hz

EPCOS AG

MKP-480-I-0.7

0.7

1.5

0.8

1.7

9.6

63.5*105

0.30

B32340C4001A880

MKP-480-I-1.4

1.4

2.9

1.7

3.5

19.3

63.5*105

0.30

B32340C4011A780

MKP-480-I-2.1

2.1

4.3

2.5

5.2

28.8

63.5*105

0.50

B32340C4021A580

MKP-480-I-2.8

2.8

5.8

3.3

6.9

38.5

63.5*142

0.50

B32340C4031A380

Single-Phase Capacitors
Rated voltage 525 VAC , 50/60 Hz
Type

CN

dxh

Weight

Output
kvar

50 Hz
IN
A

Output
kvar

60 Hz
IN
A

mm

kg

Ordering code

MKP-525-I-1.4

1.4

2.6

1.7

3.1

15.5

63.5*105

0.30

B32340C5011A730

MKP-525-I-2.8

2.8

5.2

3.3

6.2

31.0

63.5*142

0.50

B32340C5031A330

MKP-525-I-3.3

3.3

6.3

4.0

7.6

38.0

63.5*142

0.60

B32340C5032A320

MKP-525-I-4.2

4.2

8.0

5.0

9.5

48.5

63.5*142

0.70

B32340C5051A020

Capacitor B32340-Series
Creepage distance

10.0 mm

Clearance

16.5 mm

Diameter ()

63.5 mm

Expansion 

max. 12 mm

Mounting
M12
Torque

T =10 Nm

Toothed washer

J12.5 DIN 6797

Hex nut

BM12 DIN 439

For other PFC Components please order general PFC Catalog No. EPC: 26004-7600

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EPCOS AG

Table to Define the Capacitors

Reactive Power Qc
achievable
(TARGET)

current
(ACTUAL)
tan 

TARGET
cos  = 0.96

cos 

cos 
0.80

Q
cos  1

Qc Qc = Pmot * F (0.96) = [kvar]

100 * 1.01 = 101.0 kvar
0.82

0.85

0.88

0.90

0.92

0.94

0.96

0.98

1.00

2.82
2.60
2.41
2.23
2.07
1.93
1.80
1.68
1.57
1.47
1.37
1.28
1.20
1.12
1.04
0.97
0.94
0.91
0.87
0.84
0.81
0.78
0.75
0.72
0.69
0.66
0.63
0.60
0.58
0.55
0.52
0.50
0.47
0.44
0.42
0.39
0.36
0.34
0.31
0.29
0.26
0.23
0.21
0.18
0.15
0.12
0.10
0.07
0.04

2.89
2.67
2.48
2.30
2.14
2.00
1.87
1.75
1.64
1.54
1.45
1.35
1.27
1.19
1.11
1.04
1.01
0.99
0.94
0.91
0.88
0.85
0.82
0.79
0.76
0.73
0.70
0.67
0.65
0.62
0.59
0.57
0.54
0.51
0.49
0.46
0.43
0.41
0.38
0.36
0.33
0.30
0.28
0.25
0.22
0.19
0.17
0.14
0.11
0.07

2.98
2.76
2.56
2.39
2.23
2.09
1.96
1.84
1.73
1.62
1.63
1.44
1.36
1.28
1.20
1.13
1.10
1.06
1.03
1.00
0.97
0.94
0.90
0.88
0.85
0.82
0.79
0.76
0.73
0.71
0.68
0.65
0.63
0.60
0.57
0.55
0.52
0.49
0.47
0.44
0.42
0.39
0.36
0.34
0.31
0.28
0.25
0.22
0.19
0.16
0.13

3.18
2.96
2.77
2.59
2.43
2.29
2.16
2.04
1.93
1.83
1.73
1.64
1.56
1.48
1.40
1.33
1.30
1.27
1.23
1.20
1.17
1.14
1.11
1.08
1.05
1.02
0.99
0.96
0.94
0.91
0.88
0.86
0.83
0.80
0.78
0.75
0.72
0.70
0.67
0.65
0.62
0.59
0.57
0.54
0.51
0.48
0.46
0.43
0.40
0.36
0.33

Faktor F
3.18
2.96
2.77
2.59
2.43
2.29
2.16
2.04
1.93
1.83
1.73
1.64
1.56
1.48
1.40
1.33
1.30
1.27
1.23
1.20
1.17
1.14
1.11
1.08
1.05
1.02
0.99
0.96
0.94
0.91
0.88
0.86
0.83
0.80
0.78
0.75
0.72
0.70
0.67
0.65
0.62
0.59
0.57
0.54
0.51
0.48
0.46
0.43
0.40
0.36
0.33

0.30
0.32
0.34
0.36
0.38
0.40
0.42
0.44
0.46
0.48
0.50
0.52
0.54
0.56
0.58
0.60
0.61
0.62
0.63
0.64
0.65
0.66
0.67
0.68
0.69
0.70
0.71
0.72
0.73
0.74
0.75
0.76
0.77
0.78
0.79
0.80
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.89
0.90
0.91
0.92
0.93
0.94
0.95

2.43
2.21
2.02
1.84
1.68
1.54
1.41
1.29
1.18
1.08
0.98
0.89
0.81
0.73
0.65
0.58
0.55
0.52
0.48
0.45
0.42
0.39
0.36
0.33
0.30
0.27
0.24
0.21
0.19
0.16
0.13
0.11
0.08
0.05
0.03

2.48
2.26
2.07
1.89
1.73
1.59
1.46
1.34
1.23
1.13
1.03
0.94
0.86
0.78
0.70
0.63
0.60
0.57
0.53
0.50
0.47
0.44
0.41
0.38
0.35
0.32
0.29
0.26
0.24
0.21
0.18
0.16
0.13
0.10
0.08
0.05

2.56
2.34
2.15
1.97
1.81
1.67
1.54
1.42
1.31
1.21
1.11
1.02
0.94
0.86
0.78
0.71
0.68
0.65
0.61
0.58
0.55
0.52
0.49
0.46
0.43
0.40
0.37
0.34
0.32
0.29
0.26
0.24
0.21
0.18
0.16
0.13
0.10
0.08
0.05
0.03

2.64
2.42
2.23
2.05
1.89
1.75
1.62
1.50
1.39
1.29
1.19
1.10
1.02
0.94
0.86
0.79
0.76
0.73
0.69
0.66
0.63
0.60
0.57
0.54
0.51
0.48
0.45
0.42
0.40
0.37
0.34
0.32
0.29
0.26
0.24
0.21
0.18
0.16
0.13
0.11
0.08
0.05

Q C = PA * (tan 1 tan 2)

Q C [kvar] = PA * F = Active Power [kW] * Factor F
PA = S * cos  = Apparent Power * cos 
tan 1 + 2 according cos  values ref. table

EPCOS AG

2.70
2.48
2.28
2.10
1.95
1.81
1.68
1.56
1.45
1.34
1.25
1.16
1.07
1.00
0.92
0.85
0.81
0.78
0.75
0.72
0.68
0.65
0.63
0.59
0.56
0.54
0.51
0.48
0.45
0.42
0.40
0.37
0.34
0.32
0.29
0.27
0.24
0.21
0.19
0.16
0.14
0.11
0.08
0.06
0.03

2.75
2.53
2.34
2.17
2.01
1.87
1.73
1.61
1.50
1.40
1.31
1.22
1.13
1.05
0.98
0.91
0.87
0.84
0.81
0.77
0.74
0.71
0.68
0.65
0.62
0.59
0.57
0.54
0.51
0.48
0.46
0.43
0.40
0.38
0.35
0.32
0.30
0.27
0.25
0.22
0.19
0.17
0.14
0.11
0.09
0.06
0.03

Example:
Actual motor power
P = 100 kW
ACTUAL cos :
0.61
TARGET cos :
0.96
Factor F from the table:
1.01
Capacitors Reactive Power QC :
Q C = 100 * 1.01 = 101.0 kvar

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