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Power capacitors

Mobile capacitor banks

Eaton offers mobile capacitor banks custom designed to address the reactive power needs of electric power utilities. Eaton’s Cooper Power series mobile capacitor banks provide an economical and efficient solution which can be quickly deployed and easily integrated onto any system to address a wide variety of system demands and applications. 

Reconfigurable to system voltages up to 230 kV L-L
Scalable
Emergency outage support and temporary power
Flexible and adaptive solutions
Optimized for transport, installation and maintenance
Easy to use

Core features

  • Unfused (SD, HD, XDC, XDB, XDH, Wildfire Mitigation) or internally fused units
  • Anti-skid steel decking for safe usage
  • Anti-vibration pads (EPM) 
  • Air-ride suspension
  • Hydraulic jack leveling systems
  • Available with integrated protective fencing
  • Full range of accessories available to meet custom needs

The benefits of power capacitors

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Maximized flexibility

Eaton’s Cooper Power series mobile capacitor banks are designed to be connected anywhere on the end user’s system. Multi-voltage designs are available and can quickly be converted to operate at different system levels by reconfiguring the bank buswork. All mobile banks are completely assembled and factory tested to ensure seamless deployment and integration. Eaton’s scalable design that can utilize a combination of trailers to meet system demands.

Leveraging engineering expertise

Eaton’s Cooper Power series mobile capacitor banks are designed and supported by highly skilled, experienced engineers. Eaton’s team works closely with each customer to provide a design that meets their requirements for reactive power, protection and control, and transportability, while verifying the design complies with federal and state agency requirements. In addition, Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services and Systems (EESS) team can provide a variety of on-site and remote assistance including training, system studies, start-up and commissioning, testing support and maintenance services.

Tailored solution with full range of accessories

Eaton’s Cooper Power series mobile capacitor banks provide customizable solution to meet all application needs. Capacitor banks can be tailored to service a variety of applications including emergency outage assistance, maintenance aid, peak loading support and temporary power needs. Designs can incorporate a complete range of accessories including reactors, arrestors, automatic and remote switching with control systems, guarding/fencing, tools and storage compartments, etc.
Specifications

Ratings

System voltage (kV L-L) 4-230
Basic Insulation Level (BIL) 75-900 kV
Per-capacitor unit kvar

50-700 (externally fused)

50-1000 (fuseless)

200-1200 (internally fused)

Standards

IEEE standards Std. 18
IEC standards 60871-1
CSA standards CAN/CSA – 871-1
DOT Compliant designs

Trailer options

Trailer types

Flat-bed

Single-drop

Double-drop

Application details

Bank type

Externally fused

Fuseless

Internally fused

Bank connection

Ungrounded Wye

Grounded Wye

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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