Metal-Enclosed Capacitor Banks From Maysteel Tailored for Industrial and Utility Applications
13 August 2007 12:12
Custom-engineered metal-enclosed capacitor banks from Maysteel deliver reliable and cost-effective power factor improvement for wind farms, refineries, substations, and other industrial or utility applications.
Part of the SmartBank™ series of power quality solutions, Maysteel's metal-enclosed capacitor banks provide capacitive reactive power ratings up to 30MVAR in a single enclosure. Either fixed or automatically switched designs are available, with up to 20 steps. System voltages range from 2.4kV to 34.5kV RMS. The banks meet or exceed ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC and other applicable standards.
Metal-enclosed banks are typically assembled, wired and tested before shipment, but can be field assembled if desired. A robust steel base simplifies installation and allows single-piece shipments up to 50ft in length.
Other major features include:
- Free-standing, heavy-gauge, compartmentalized Maysteel enclosures
- Front and rear doors for easy accessibility
- Integral control and protection systems
- Short circuit ratings to 61kA RMS symmetrical
- Fused main disconnect switch or interlock with grounding switch
- Key interlock system and three-point latching with padlockable handles
- Mesh-backed ventilation louvers allow filter changes without opening the enclosure
- Top quality Maysteel switches and capacitors, or choice of other component brands
Maysteel, LLC, based in Menomonee Falls, WI, specializes in the manufacture of enclosures, assemblies and components – including power capacitor banks, harmonic filter banks, vacuum and oil switches, switchgear and multi-purpose electrical gear.
The company was founded in 1936 and today has four manufacturing plants comprising more than 500,000ft² of production space. Since 1965, Maysteel has been privately owned by the US-based Everett Smith Group, Ltd., which has operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, South Africa, Argentina and Hungary.
For more information on this company:
Maysteel - Medium-Voltage Power Distribution Components and Engineered Systems
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