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SECTION 263533 - AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITOR BANK

PART 1 - GENERAL

SCHEDULE 0 - SUMMARY
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Related Documents:
0.1
Drawings and general provisions of the Subcontract apply to this Section.
0.2
Review these documents for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to work
under this Section.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Section Includes:
1.1
This section specifies the requirements for Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) Capacitor Bank for
indoor installation. It shall include standard and optional accessories as listed in this specification and shall be
designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with applicable provisions of codes and standards listed in
Part 1.03.
1.2
Provide _____ (Qty) APFC units. The unit(s) shall be rated for _____ kVAR for ____/____kVA transformer
bank [with provisions to expand to a total capacity of ____ kVAR].
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Related Sections:
2.1
Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
2.2
Division 01 Section "Special Procedures."
2.3
Division 01 Section "Common Work Results for Electrical".
2.4
Division 26 Section "Electrical Conduit".
2.5
Division 26 Section "600 Volt Conductors and Cable."
2.6
Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables".
2.7
Division 26 Section "Boxes for Electrical Systems".
2.8
Division 26 Section "Secondary Grounding for Electrical Systems".

SCHEDULE 1 - REFERENCES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General:
0.1
The following documents form part of the Specifications to the extent stated. Where differences exist between
codes and standards, the one affording the greatest protection shall apply.
0.2
Unless otherwise noted, the referenced standard edition is the current one at the time of commencement of the
Work.
0.3
Refer to Division 01 Section "General Requirements" for the list of applicable regulatory requirements.
0.4
Refer to Division 26 Section "Common Results for Electrical" for codes and standards, and other general
requirements.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - ANSI/UL Underwriters Laboratories:
2.1
Capacitors: ANSI/UL 810
2.2
Industrial Control Equipment: UL508
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - ANSI/IEEE 18 - Standard for Shunt Power Capacitors.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - ANSI/Z55.1 - Gray Finishes for Industrial Apparatus and Equipment.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - NESC National Electrical Safety Code.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Lateral Force Design Criteria, RD 3.22.

SCHEDULE 2 - SUBMITTALS

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Submit under provisions of Division 26 Section "Common Results for Electrical - Review of
Materials" and Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Submit five copies of shop drawings indicating the following:
1.1
Outline dimensions, front, side and sectional views.
1.2
Foundation and support details.
1.3
Enclosure construction, lifting and supporting points.
1.4
Conduit entrance locations and requirements.
1.5
Electrical single line diagram and equipment electrical ratings including voltage, frame size and trip ratings,
withstand ratings, and time-current curves of equipment and components.
1.6
Compartment layout drawings showing device locations.
1.7
Size and arrangement of bus bars per phase, neutral, and ground.
1.8
Wiring diagram showing terminal blocks and terminal numbers.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Submit five (5) copies of product data for components and accessories.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Submit five (5) copies of manufacturer's installation instructions.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Operation and Maintenance Data:
4.1
Submit five (5) copies of operation and maintenance data.
4.2
Submit five (5) copies of factory test reports.
4.3
Furnish a list of, and prices for, recommended special tools and spare parts to permit proper maintenance and
repair of the APFC.

SCHEDULE 3 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Products shall be tested, approved and labeled/listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or
by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) as listed in Division 26 Specification "Common Work Results for
Electrical."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Electrical equipment and materials shall be new and within one year of manufacture,
complying with the latest codes and standards. No used, re-built, refurbished and/or re-manufactured electrical equipment
and materials shall be furnished on this project.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Manufacturer's Qualifications: Company with ten (10) years minimum experience in
manufacturing the products specified in this Section.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Primes, Sub or Sub-sub contractors performing electrical construction work shall have C-10
Electrical Construction License from the State of California, USA with at least three years of construction experience in the
similar type projects as specified in attached construction documents and specifications.

SCHEDULE 4 - DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Deliver materials to site in unopened cartons or bundles as appropriate, clearly identified
with manufacturer's name, Underwriter's or other approved label, grade or identifying number.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Provide a minimum of five (5) business days advance notice of delivery date and time when
components must be unloaded by a crane.

SCHEDULE 5 - EXTRA MATERIALS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Furnish one quart of exterior paint and one quart of interior paint for touch-up.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Furnish two spares for each size and type of control and instrumentation fuse provided with
the equipment.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

SCHEDULE 0 - MANUFACTURERS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Equipment shall be new and manufactured within 6 months of procurement. No refurbished
or re-manufactured equipment shall be acceptable.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - ABB Company
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Asco/Delta Company.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Eaton/Cutler-Hammer
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - General Electric Aerovox Group.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Ultravar.

SCHEDULE 1 - SERVICE CONDITIONS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Temperature: 40 degrees C, maximum ambient.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Altitude: Less than 1000 feet.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Atmospheric: Indoor.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Seismic Conditions: The seismic conditions shall be Zone 4 as defined in the California
Administration Code (CAC), Title 24. The switch and it mounting frame, as an assembly, shall meet the Lateral Force
Design Criteria RD 3.22.

SCHEDULE 2 - AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR CORRECTION (APFC) CAPACITOR BANK

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General: The APFC capacitor bank shall be a self-contained, automatically and manuallycontrolled self-protecting capacitor bank as modified for the specified enclosure construction. The APFC equipment shall
allow automatic or manual switching of the capacitor bank kVARs in minimum of 50 kVAR per step for a total of twelve
(12) steps when fully expanded to the total capacity from or to the bus for power factor correction. A separate low-voltage
power circuit breaker shall connect the APFC equipment to the switchgear with cable connection.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Ratings:
1.1
System Voltage: _____V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 60 Hz, solidly grounded.
1.2
Maximum Design Voltage: 600V.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Automatic Switched Capacitor Bank: The switched capacitor bank shall include three-phase
fuse-protected, contactor-controlled, capacitor banks provided with transient suppressors, discharge resistors, and blown
fuse indicators.
2.1
Fuses: The capacitor bank shall be individually fused on the line side of the contactor with current-limiting
Class RK5 fuses having an interrupting capacity of 200,000 symmetrical amperes. Fuses shall be rated to
protect the contactor, capacitor, and interconnecting wiring. Capacitor bank circuit fuses shall be mounted in
Class R fuseholders. Each capacitor bank fuse shall be provided with a blown fuse indicator consisting of a
fused light which shall be illuminated when a capacitor bank fuse has blown. The indicating light shall be
visible from the front of the indicating enclosure with the door closed. A nameplate identifying the associated
capacitor bank fuse shall also be included with each light. Provide one set of additional spare fuses for each
capacitor bank fuse installed in the switchgear APFC section.
2.2
Contactors: Contactors shall be three-pole, 600-volt type provided with silver-coated contacts and rated to
withstand the in-rush currents imposed by dynamic capacitor switching.
2.3
Capacitors: Capacitors shall be of the self-healing type utilizing a low-loss metalized polypropylene film
dielectric system with a UL-recognized pressure sensitive interrupter in each capacitor cell. Capacitor fluid

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shall be completely biodegradable (no polychlorinated bi-phenyls). Losses shall be a nominal 0.5 watts per
KVAR.
Discharge Resistors: Discharge resistors shall be provided on the capacitor bank to reduce the residual voltage
to 50 volts or less within one minute after the capacitor bank has been removed from the line.
Transient Suppressors: The capacitor bank shall include a current-limiting air-core inductor designed to limit
the capacitor in-rush current to a value equal to or less than the capacitor switching rating of the contactor.
Inductors shall be braced to withstand a 65 kA rms symmetrical short circuit. Inductors shall provide not less
than 30 micro-henries of inductance.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Busing: The power buses shall be continuous ASTM B187 copper. Aluminum buses are not
acceptable. Brace bus and connections to withstand a 65,000A symmetrical short circuit. Provide sufficient cross sectional
area to continuously carry full load current without abnormal temperature rise.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Enclosures: The enclosing covers and door shall be fabricated from not less than 12 gauge
steel, using die-formed, welded and bolted covers in accordance with NEMA and National Electrical Code standards.
Indoor enclosures shall be NEMA 1 with a hinged door and screw cover sides. The enclosure shall be primed and finished
with an ANSI #61 light gray enamel finish. The enclosure shall be free-standing, fan cooled, ventilated, equipped with
grounding lugs, removable lifting eyes to facilitate handling and door inter-locks to de-energize contactors when the door
is opened. The assembly shall be completely front-connectable and maintainable.

SCHEDULE 3 - ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Space Heaters: For 120V external source, sized by APFC equipment manufacturer.

SCHEDULE 4 - FACTORY TESTS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Test Requirements: APFC equipment to be completed, assembled, wired and functionally
tested at the factory in accordance with applicable ANSI, UL, IEEE and NEMA standards. The Universitys representative
shall be allowed to witness final tests and should notified in writing a minimum of 15 working days in advance before the
tests. The factory tests shall include but not be limited to the following tests (see Paragraphs B and C, below).
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Design Tests: Vendor shall certify that APFC has been tested for design adequacy in
accordance with ANSI and UL, and that a lineup of basically the same design has been tested for design adequacy in
accordance with ANSI and UL.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Production Tests: Production tests shall be made and shall include the following as
appropriate:
2.1
Visual inspection
2.2
Capacitance test
2.3
Dielectric strength test
2.4
Discharge resistor test
2.5
Leak test
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Field Testing and Commissioning: The Vendor shall include in his bid 1 working day of the
Manufacturers representative for testing and commissioning. The Vendor shall also include in his bid the cost per day of
such services if the services need to be extended or deleted.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

SCHEDULE 0 - EXAMINATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Verify that equipment pads are perfectly level and ready to receive the equipment.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Verify field measurements are as required by manufacturer.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Verify that required utilities are available, in proper location and ready for use.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Observe restrictions imposed by safety tags and locks.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - The materials and methods of anchoring switches to equipment pads shall comply with
California Administration Code (CAC) Title 24, Seismic Requirements for Zone 4 Application, and Lawrence Berkeley
Laboratorys Lateral Force Design Criteria, RD 3.22.

SCHEDULE 1 - INSTALLATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Installation of the APFC unit shall be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
0.1
Locate APFC unit to allow adequate ventilation around the enclosures.

SCHEDULE 2 - ACCEPTANCE
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - After inspection by the Manufacturers representative, the APFC equipment will be released
for site testing and commissioning by the Manufacturers representative or a University retained qualified independent test
laboratory in accordance with an approved site test procedure. The site tests will include dielectric tests and functional
tests.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Final acceptance shall depend upon satisfactory test results as. Equipment shall not be
energized until certified test data and records are approved by the University.
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