Compensation panels are panels on which capacitors and measuring instruments are mounted to correct the power factor of a facility. Inductive loads (transformers, ballasts, motors, etc.) also draw reactive power. Reactive power is generated where it is needed.
Compensation helps electrical systems operate in good condition. Compensation that meets the reactive power needs of loads and electrical installations by specified methods is called reactive power compensation.
Having a compensation panel installed is not sufficient to avoid being subject to reactive penalties. For a solution, compensation must be performed with very precise and fine adjustments by qualified personnel.
Electrical energy must be transmitted with minimum losses from the power plant to the smallest load. With the development of technology, heating, ventilation and cooling devices such as refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners are increasing the need for electrical energy day by day, making energy production increasingly expensive.
This situation makes it even more necessary for the electrical energy carried in the network to be quality, inexpensive and genuinely useful active energy.
If reactive powers are not compensated:
By Decision No: 284/2 of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), dated 8/1/2004, the compensation of reactive energy has been made mandatory. (Official Gazette dated 15/01/2004, No. 25347)
The reactive energy tariff applies to all subscribers except residential subscribers, single-phase subscribers and subscribers with a connection capacity of up to 9 kW.
The power that performs work in electricity. It represents the useful output of your system.
The power drawn by devices working with magnetic fields such as motors and transformers, used to generate the magnetic field.
A transformer circuit element that balances the system by generating inductive power in capacitive-generating systems. It must be used together with capacitors.
Used in systems with high harmonic ratios to prevent resonance between capacitors and inductive loads.
When an AC voltage is applied to a circuit and the current passing through the circuit lags behind the voltage, the circuit is said to behave inductively.
When an AC voltage is applied to a circuit and the current passing through the circuit leads the voltage, the circuit is said to behave capacitively.
Panel prices vary depending on your facility's installed capacity, load profile, harmonic condition and the quality of materials to be used. You can contact us to get a personalised quote for your facility.