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On the web at: www.aerovox.com Aerovox Division of PPC – 2003
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General
Standard reactive compensation capacitors are
available from Aerovox in the following product
categories:
AMP0 – Vacuum-impregnated metallized
polypropylene, compact size.
MMP0 – Vacuum-impregnated metallized
polypropylene, rugged welded case.
Available standard ratings at 60 Hertz for each
respective category are shown in Table 1. Please
consult the factory for other voltages and KVAR
ratings.
AMP0 MMP0
240 Vac 0.5 – 10 20 - 30
480 Vac 0.5 – 25 25 – 100
600 Vac 1.0 - 25 25 - 100
750 Vac - 50 – 100
Low Voltage
900 Vac - 50 – 100
1040 Vac - 25 – 200
1200 Vac - 25 – 200
2400 Vac - 25 – 200
2770 Vac - 25 – 200
4160 Vac - 25 – 200
Medium
Voltage
4800 Vac - 25 - 200
Table 1: Standard Voltage and KVAR Ratings
Harmonic Distortion
Harmonic distortion is the resulting non-sinusoidal
current waveform generated by a non-linear load. The
most common non-linear load is a pulse rectifier, which
is used in most switch mode power supplies, variable
speed drives and uninterruptible power supplies. The
distorted current waveform generates a distorted
source voltage due to the system (electrical power
system) impedance. A distorted waveform can be
analyzed by decomposing it into a fundamental
component (line frequency) and higher frequency
components of varying amplitude.
The effects of harmonic distortion on metallized film
capacitors are (1) higher operating temperature
because of higher I2R losses, and (2) higher voltage
stress on the dielectric. Both of these factors will
shorten the life of a capacitor dramatically.
All Aerovox Power Factor Correction capacitors are
designed to handle harmonic currents, however,
Aerovox also offers capacitors that are custom
designed for systems with high harmonic distortion. By
using our high-harmonic capacitors in your harmonic-
rich application, you will have a more robust
construction compared to using standard capacitors in
the same application.
Part Numbering System
AMP0 012 5 F 3 3 S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Capacitor cell type: AMP0 or MMP0
2 Whole KVAR (3 digits)
3 KVAR in tenths (omit if n/a)
4 Voltage Code (line to line), see table 2
5 Number of Phases
6 Number of Terminals
7 Optional factory codes, if applicable
Ex: AMP00125F33S
AMP0, 12.5 KVAR, 480Vac, 3-Phase, 3-Terminal, S-studs
Standard
Harmonics High
Harmonics
Vac Code Vac Code
240 D 480 C
480 F 600 I
600 H
750 Z
900 O
1040 B
1200 W
2400 J
2770 K
4160 L
4800 M
Table 2: Standard Voltage Codes
Construction
All Aerovox Power Factor Capacitors are impregnated
with a dielectric fluid to give added insulation, excellent
corona protection and a moisture barrier. The dielectric
fluid is considered a green (benign), environmentally
friendly material. All capacitors are 100% leak tested.
Aerovox products do not contain PCBs.