I.S. EN 61921:2003
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POWER CAPACITORS - LOW VOLTAGE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION BANKS
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English
01-01-2003
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FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Marking of a capacitor bank
5 Guide for design, installation, operation and safety
5.1 General
5.2 Choice of components
5.3 Design
5.4 Installation and operation
5.5 Safety
6 Electromagnetic compatibility
6.1 Emission
6.2 Immunity
6.3 Assemblies incorporating electronic equipment
7 Tests
7.1 Classification of tests
7.2 Type tests
7.3 Routine tests
Annex A (normative) Minimum and maximum cross-sections of
copper conductors suitable for connections
Annex B (normative) Method of calculating the cross-sectional
area of protective conductors with regard to thermal
stresses due to currents of short-duration
Annex C (informative) Typical examples of assemblies
Annex D (informative) Formulae for capacitors and installations
Bibliography
Applies to low-voltage a.c. capacitor banks intended to be used for power factor correction purposes, equipped with a built-in switchgear and controlgear apparatus capable of connecting to or disconnecting from the mains part(s) of the bank with the aim to correct its power factor.
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For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
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Standard
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58
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National Standards Authority of Ireland
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Current
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| Standards | Relationship |
| EN 61921:2003 | Identical |
| NBN EN 61921 : 2003 | Identical |
| DIN EN 61921 : 2004 | Identical |
| SN EN 61921 : 2003 | Identical |
| NF EN 61921 : 2003 | Identical |
| BS EN 61921:2003 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 61921:2004 | Identical |
| IEC 60931-2:1995 | Shunt power capacitors of the non-self-healing type for a.c. systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1000 V - Part 2: Ageing test and destruction test |
| IEC 61000-4-1:2006 | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-1: Testing and measurement techniques - Overview of IEC 61000-4 series |
| EN 60439-3:1991/corrigendum:2009 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN PLACES WHERE UNSKILLED PERSONS HAVE ACCESS FOR THEIR USE - DISTRIBUTION BOARDS |
| EN 60931-1:1996/A1:2003 | SHUNT POWER CAPACITORS OF THE NON-SELF-HEALING TYPE FOR A.C. SYSTEMS HAVING A RATED VOLTAGE UP TO AND INCLUDING 1 KV - PART 1: GENERAL - PERFORMANCE, TESTING AND RATING - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION |
| IEC 60831-2:2014 | Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V - Part 2: Ageing test, self-healing test and destruction test |
| EN 60831-1:2014/AC:2014 | SHUNT POWER CAPACITORS OF THE SELF-HEALING TYPE FOR A.C. SYSTEMS HAVING A RATED VOLTAGE UP TO AND INCLUDING 1000 V - PART 1: GENERAL - PERFORMANCE, TESTING AND RATING - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION |
| IEC 60439-1:1999+AMD1:2004 CSV | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies |
| IEC 61000-2-2:2002+AMD1:2017 CSV | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2-2: Environment - Compatibility levels for low-frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in public low-voltage power supply systems |
| EN 60439-1:1999/A1:2004 | LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 1 - TYPE TESTED AND PARTIALLY TYPE TESTED ASSEMBLIES |
| IEC 60831-1:2014 RLV | Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V - Part 1: General - Performance, testing and rating - Safety requirements - Guide for installation and operation |
| IEC 60931-3:1996 | Shunt capacitors of the non-self-healing type for AC power systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1000 V - Part 3: Internal fuses |
| IEC 60050-436:1990 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 436: Power capacitors |
| IEC 60060-1:2010 | High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements |
| IEC 60439-3:1990+AMD1:1993+AMD2:2001 CSV | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 3: Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access for their use - Distribution boards |
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