SECTION 16411

POWER FACTOR CAPACITORS

PART 1	GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Capacitors.

Automatic power factor controllers.

REFERENCES

ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

ANSI/NEMA ICS 2 - Industrial Control Devices, Controllers and Assemblies.

ANSI/NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).

ANSI/NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300] [_____].

Product Data: Provide outline and mounting dimensions, weights, voltage and capacity ratings, fusing and accessories.

Manufacturer's Instructions:	Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by Product testing agency specified under Regulatory Requirements. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, installation, and starting of Product.

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

Submit under provisions of Section [01700] [_____].

Record actual locations, ratings, and connections to distribution system of each capacitor.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [01700] [_____].

Maintenance Data: Include cell and fuse replacement instructions.

Include maintenance and trouble shooting instructions for electronic components.

QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this Section with minimum [three] [_____] years [documented] experience.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70.

Furnish products listed and classified by [Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.] [testing firm acceptable to authority having jurisdiction] as suitable for purpose specified and shown.

EXTRA MATERIALS

Furnish under provisions of Section [01700] [_____].

Provide [two] [____] of each size and type of capacitor fuse.

PART 2	PRODUCTS

UNIT CAPACITORS

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600] [_____].

Capacity: [[_____] kVAR at rated voltage and frequency.] [As scheduled.]

Voltage:	[[480] [_____] volts, [single] [three] phase, [60] [_____] Hz.] [As scheduled.]

Operating Temperature Limits: Designed to operate at 110 percent rated voltage in ambient air temperature between -40 degrees F (-40 degrees C) and 104 degrees F (40 degrees C.)

Construction: [Internally fused, replaceable capacitor cells factory assembled and bussed together in protective enclosure.] [Enclosed capacitor unit with replaceable current-limiting fuse.] Include internal discharge resistor.

Dielectric Impregnant: Non-PCB, [ANSI/NFPA 30 Class IIIB combustible liquid.] [non-combustible liquid.]

Enclosure:	ANSI/NEMA 250; Type [4] [5].

Finish: Manufacturer's standard [gray] [_____	] enamel.

Include brackets and accessories for mounting capacitors.

POWER FACTOR CONTROLLER UNITS

Manufacturers:

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

[________________________________] Model [_________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600] [_____].

Description:	Factory-assembled and pre-wired equipment consisting of unit capacitors, power factor sensing and control equipment, integral disconnect switch, and switching contactors to provide variable correction within discrete steps to maintain preset value of power factor.

Step Capacity: [[_____] kVAR at rated voltage and frequency.] [As scheduled.]

Number of Steps: [6] [12] [_____].

Voltage:	[480] [_____] volts, three phase, [60] [_____] Hz.

Power Factor Range: [0.85 lagging to 0.95 leading.] [____________________________.]

Indicators: Include indicating light for each step of capacity.

Basic Impulse Level: 30 kilovolts.

Integrated Equipment Short Circuit Rating: [42,000] [_____] rms amperes symmetrical.

Operating Temperature Limits: Designed to operate at 110 percent rated voltage in ambient air temperature between 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and 104 degrees F (40 degrees C.)

Capacitor Construction: Capacitor unit with internal discharge resistor, in ANSI/NEMA 250, Type 5 enclosure.

Capacitor Dielectric Impregnant:	Non-PCB, [ANSI/NFPA 30, Class IIIB combustible liquid.] [non-combustible liquid.]

Power Factor Sensing and Control: Utilize reactive current sensing and solid-state electronic controller to connect appropriate correction capacitors to line through contactors. Include time delay to accommodate capacitor resistor discharge and prevent hunting.

Contactors: Electrically-held general purpose magnetic contactors, sized in accordance with ANSI/NEMA ICS 2, Part 210.

Enclosure:	ANSI/NEMA 250; Type 1, floor mounted.

Finish: Manufacturer's standard [gray] [_____	] enamel.

PART 3	EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify conditions under provisions of Section [01039] [_____].

Verify that surfaces that support Products are ready to receive them.

INSTALLATION

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Locate [capacitors] [capacitor systems] to allow adequate ventilation around enclosures.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Field [inspection and] testing will be performed under provisions of Section [01400] [_____].

SCHEDULE FOR POWER FACTOR CAPACITORS

UNIT NO: CAP-1

CAPACITY:	100 KVAR

FEEDER: MAIN SERVICE

VOLTAGE: 480 VOLTS/3 PHASE

LOCATION:	ELECTRIC ROOM

MOUNTING:	WALL

UNIT NO: CAP-2

CAPACITY:	20 KVAR

VOLTAGE: 480 VOLTS/3 PHASE

FEEDER: MCC-1

LOCATION:	ELECTRIC ROOM

MOUNTING:	ABOVE MCC-1

END OF SECTION