How Does a Capacitor Duty Contactor Work in a Power Factor Correction System?
Quick answer: A capacitor duty contactor switches capacitor banks in and out of an electrical circuit within a power factor correction (PFC) system. Unlike a standard contactor, it’s built to handle the high inrush current that occurs the moment a capacitor is energized. When the PFC controller detects low power factor, it signals the capacitor […]
Capacitor Duty Contactor vs Standard Contactor: What’s the Difference?
Quick answer: A capacitor duty contactor is a switching device built specifically to handle the high inrush currents produced when capacitor banks are energized. Unlike a standard contactor, it includes damping or current-limiting features that protect contacts from rapid wear. For businesses in Dubai and across the UAE running power factor correction systems, choosing the […]