Comparison Between Thyristor Switched And Contactor Switched APFC System :

Features Thyristor Switched Contactor Switched

APFC System APFC System
Solid State Electromechanical
Switching Device
thyristor modules contactors
Wear & tear of system Negligible Continuous
Switching limitations None (Unlimited) Yes (Limited)
Zero Voltage Switching Yes Not Possible
Switching Transients Negligible Extremely high
Reduced on
Capacitor life Gets enhanced
each switching
Suitability for Variable Loads Yes No
Response to PF Correction Rapid Sluggish
Overall cost of maintenance & spares
Minimum High
inventory

Benefits Of UNICOS thyristor Switched APFC System :

Suitable for any load pattern due to rapid response time.
Power Factor can be maintained closer to Unity or set target power factor.
Zero Voltage Switching technique eliminates switching On transients hence minimum stress on capacitors.
Reduced KVA Demand (Maximum Demand) and benefit of PF rebate (if nay). The Contract Demand can be
selected accordingly.
Faster payback period due to recently revised energy tariffs viz. PF rebate for PF > 0.95 onto Unity.
Reduction in current drawn and healthy voltage conditions due to improved power factor.
Due to reduced current the cable size and rating of various switchgears can be reduced resulting in cost savings
especially for new projects.
The performance of UNICOS Thyristor Switched APFC System is unaffected neither by the presence of
harmonics nor any additional harmonics are generated by the system.

Benefits Of UNICOS thyristor Switched APFC System :

As this product is classified in the IT Act under Energy Saving category you can avail 100% Depreciation in the
ver first year of purchase thus ensuring faster payback period.

Features of main regulator :

Automatically adjusts to any capacitor step value.
 7segment LED indication of Average PF Line Voltage Line Current Active Power Reactive Power and
Programmable parameters.
Novolt release feature to immediately disconnect all capacitors in case of any power failure.
Instantaneous Protections against Over Voltage (> 110%) Harmonic Overload Over Temperature (> 60 deg. C).
Power Factor Correction fault.
Status indication of each individual step whether On / Off through LEDs.
Inbuilt Rs. 232 serial port for PC connection.
Available in plastic casing size144 X 144 X 120 mm.