Special capacitor applications

Power capacitors

Eaton's Cooper Power series power capacitor product line experts work directly with customers to address the most challenging of applications and custom requests. Our specialty application portfolio includes harmonic and filtering support along with development of Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) and High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission banks solutions. Eaton offers a full level of assistance including onsite, analytical and consultant aid to fully understand the system’s needs and develop an efficient solution.

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Custom designed to meet specific application needs

Engineered-to-order solution

More than 70 years of capacitor production

Proven track record

System capacitance tightly controlled by factory processes

Controllable design accuracy

Core features

Global engineering force available for onsite assistance
Designed in accordance with applicable IEEE and IEC standards
Produced in ISO 9001- and 14001-certified facilities
Unfused (SD, HD, XDC, XDB, XDH, Wildfire Mitigation) or internally fused units
Full range of accessories available
Environmentally friendly, reduced greenhouse gases

Comprehensive support for all harmonic filtering needs

Eaton’s capacitor team provides comprehensive support for all harmonic filtering needs whether overhauling and improving performance of existing installation, or designing a completely new system. This support is customized to user needs, but can include onsite systems studies directly performed by Eaton personnel, analysis of system results, concept proposals of various bank and filtering designs, system and equipment commissioning and post-energization support. System studies utilize Eaton's proprietary industry-proven CYME power engineering software analysis tools.

Eaton's power factor correction services and equipment program

Harmonic mitigation options

FACTS/HVDC transmission bank designs expertise

Eaton is North America’s leading manufacturer of power capacitors and the Cooper Power series capacitor team has more than 20 years of experience designing High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) transmission banks that have been implemented extensively worldwide. Eaton's experts collaborate with customers to develop innovative and efficient systems to meet growing infrastructure needs.

Transmission bank solutions

Specifications

Ratings

Per capacitor unit kvar	50-700 (Externally Fused)
	50-1000 (Fuseless)
	200-1200 (Internally Fused)
Unit Basic Insulation Level (BIL)	75 - 200 kV
System voltage (kV L-L)	Standard up to 800
Bank Basic Insulation Level (BIL)	Standard up to 2050 kV
Bank Mvar	500+

Standards

IEEE standards	Std. 18
IEC standards	60871-1
CSA standards	CAN/CSA-871-1

Application details

Bank Type	Externally fused
	Fuseless
	Internally fused
Bank Connection	Ungrounded Wye
	Grounded Wye
	Delta
	Single-Phase
Bank Configuration	Single Wye
	Double Wye
	"H" Bridge
	Differential

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Power capacitor training

Eaton offers factory, on-site and remote power capacitor training options.

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