shunt compensation device
1.Compensate reactive power: Improve power factor and reduce electricity expenses.
2.Energy saving and loss reduction: Reduce line loss and improve transformer utilization rate.
3.Stabilize voltage: Improve voltage quality and ensure stable operation of equipment.
4.Safe and reliable: Complete protection, flexible switching, and long service life.
Product Details of Shunt Capacitor Complete Equipment
I. Product Introduction
Shunt capacitor complete equipment (also known as shunt reactive power compensation complete device) is core complete equipment used for reactive power compensation, power quality improvement and power loss reduction in power systems. It consists of shunt capacitor banks, switching devices, controllers, protection devices, cabinets and auxiliary accessories. According to actual operation requirements of the power grid, capacitors can be switched manually or automatically to realize a combination of dynamic and static reactive power compensation. It is widely used in various industrial, commercial, power transmission and distribution scenarios.
This series of shunt capacitor complete equipment adopts modular design with compact structure and reasonable layout. High-quality brand components are adopted, and strict factory tests are carried out to ensure stable, efficient and safe operation. It can effectively solve problems such as low power factor, large line loss and voltage fluctuation caused by excessive inductive loads in the power grid, help save energy and reduce consumption, improve power supply reliability, extend the service life of power transmission, transformation and electrical equipment, reduce power cost and improve production efficiency for users.
The equipment complies with relevant standards of the national power industry, featuring high intelligence, easy operation and simple maintenance. It can be customized according to load, voltage level and on-site installation conditions to adapt to various complex power grid environments.
II. Specifications(customizable)
| Item | Specification | Description |
Rated Voltage | 0.4kV, 6kV, 10kV, 35kV | Adaptable to different voltage levels; customizable for special voltages |
Rated Capacity | 10kvar–1000kvar | Single set capacity is combinable; parallel expansion supported |
Compensation Mode | Static Compensation (MSC), Dynamic Compensation (SVG/TSC) | Static for stable loads; dynamic for fluctuating & impact loads |
Switching Device | Contactor, Thyristor (SCR), Hybrid Switch | Contactor: economical; thyristor: fast & no inrush; hybrid: comprehensive advantages |
Controller Accuracy | ±0.5 class | Accurately detects power factor, voltage, current and auto switches capacitors |
Protection Functions | Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, phase loss, harmonic over-limit, loss-of-voltage tripping, capacitor failure alarm | Multiple protections to avoid equipment damage and fault expansion |
Cabinet Material | Cold-rolled steel, stainless steel | Cold-rolled steel: economical; stainless steel: for humid & corrosive environments |
Protection Degree | IP30–IP54 | IP30 for indoor; IP54 for outdoor, dusty or humid environments |
Operating Environment | Temp.: -25℃~+45℃; Humidity: ≤95% non-condensing; Altitude: ≤2000m | Customizable for special environments |
Service Life | ≥15 years (key components) | Overall service life: 10–15 years under normal maintenance |
III. Main Features
1. Energy Saving & Cost Reduction
Effectively compensates reactive power, raising power factor from 0.7–0.8 to above 0.95, greatly reducing reactive loss and power factor adjustment fees.
Reduces reactive current in lines and transformers, lowers line loss and copper loss, lowers equipment heating, prolongs service life, improves transformer utilization and releases transformer capacity without capacity expansion.
2. Stable, Reliable & Safe
Adopts high-quality capacitors, switches and controllers with strict testing, low failure rate.
Equipped with complete protections: over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, phase loss, harmonic protection, etc.
Modular structure, standard wiring, good heat dissipation, suitable for long-term continuous operation and easy maintenance.
3. Intelligent & Easy to Operate
High-precision intelligent controller monitors power factor, voltage, current, harmonics in real time and auto switches capacitors without manual operation.
Friendly human-machine interface displays operation status, electrical parameters and fault information clearly.
Supports remote monitoring (optional) via computer or mobile terminal for remote control and troubleshooting.
4. Flexible & Highly Customizable
Voltage level, capacity, compensation mode can be customized for different loads and sites.
Cabinet material and protection grade optional for indoor/outdoor, humid/corrosive environments.
Supports parallel operation and gradual expansion with load growth, reducing initial investment.
5. Eco-friendly & Standard-compliant
Oil-free design avoids oil leakage and pollution, environmentally friendly.
Complies with GB/T 12747, GB/T 15576 and other power industry standards.
Good electromagnetic compatibility, no interference to power grid and nearby equipment.
IV. Application Scenarios
1. Industrial Field
Manufacturing: machine tools, fans, pumps, compressors and other inductive loads.
Metallurgy: iron & steel plants, smelters with high-power inductive equipment.
Chemical industry: pumps, fans, reactors requiring stable voltage.
Mining: coal mines, metal mines under harsh working conditions.
2. Commercial & Residential Fields
Commercial complexes: shopping malls, supermarkets, office buildings with intensive air conditioners, elevators, lighting.
Residential quarters: improves power quality and protects household appliances.
Hotels, hospitals: ensures stable operation of precision medical equipment.
3. Power Transmission & Distribution
Substations: centralized reactive power compensation for 10kV, 35kV systems.
Distribution networks: urban, rural and industrial park distribution networks.
New energy: photovoltaic and wind power stations to improve power quality and grid connection.
4. Other Special Scenarios
Rail transit, ports, wharves, sewage treatment plants and other places with concentrated inductive loads and high requirements for power supply stability



