What is BS EN IEC 63210 about?
BS EN IEC 63210 applies to both self-healing capacitor units and self-healing capacitor banks intended to be used, particularly, for power-factor correction of AC power systems having a rated voltage above 1 000 V and fundamental frequencies of 15 Hz to 60 Hz.
The following capacitors are excluded from BS EN IEC 63210:
- Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for AC systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V
- Shunt power capacitors of the non-self-healing type for AC systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V
- Shunt capacitors of the non-self-healing type for AC power systems having a rated voltage above 1 000 V
- Capacitors for inductive heat-generating plants operating at frequencies between 40 Hz and 24 000 Hz
Who is BS EN IEC 63210 for?
BS EN IEC 63210 on shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for AC systems is useful for:
- Power supply department officials
- Power capacitor manufacturers
- Electrical engineers
- The operator of power capacitors
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN IEC 63210?
Shunt capacitors are an important part of the power supply systems as they help in power correction. Shunt capacitors help in resolving power issues such as low voltage regulation, poor reliability and power factors.
BS EN IEC 63210 helps you to formulate and standardize rules regarding performances, testing, and rating system for shunt capacitors of the self-healing type. BS EN IEC 63210 also helps you to design specific safety rules for shunt capacitors. BS EN IEC 63210 guides you in the installation and the operation process as well as ensuring the capacitors operates at optimum level.
The guidance of BS EN IEC 63210 enables you to improve the quality of shunt capacitors by testing and rating them.
