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Parallel Capacitors
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PARALLEL CAPACITORS
Capacitors are designed to compensate inductive reactive current of
discharge lamps in 50/60 Hz networks when operated with electromagnetic
ballasts. As required by utility companies, capacitors serve
to compensate the reactive current generated by the respective
ballast. A power factor of λ ≥ 0.9 is achieved.
In addition, capacitors can also be used to compensate or generate
phase displacements. Careful selection of the raw materials as well
as special thermal treatment of the capacitor coil guarantee a long
servicelife and stable capacitance.
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