Capacitor Energy Storage Equipment Safety

What is a power capacitor?

describe the state of technology which must as a rule be adhered to in all relevant contracts for goods and services. II. General safety rules Since power capacitors are electrical energy storage devices, they must always be handled with caution.

Are capacitors a hazard?

Another hazard exists when a capacitor is subjected to high currents that may cause heating and explosion. Capacitors may be used to store large amounts of energy. An internal failure of one capacitor in a bank frequently results in an explosion when all other capacitors in the bank discharge into the fault.

Can a capacitor be stored in a corrosive environment?

Capacitors must never be stored or used Capacitors may not be stored or operated in corrosive atmospheres, particularly not salts, organic solvents or similar substan-ces are present. In dust and dirt-prone environments, regu-

What are the risks of a power capacitor failure?

VI. Risks when a fault occurs circuit power. uncontrolled release of this energy. This systems containing several capacitor units due to possible avalanche effects. 2. Power capacitors can actively fail when internal or external protective devices are missing, incorrectly dimensioned or have failed.