Substation Capacitor Banks
Scott’s substation capacitor banks are custom‑configured to meet project‑specific requirements. Each unit ships fully assembled with capacitors, switches, fuses, PTs, and optional accessories. These packages provide improved power factor, increased system capacity, enhanced power flow, reduced losses, and overall cost savings. Units are available for single‑ or three‑phase operation from 5 kV to 34.5 kV, with capacities up to 12 MVAR.
Standard Features
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Enclosure: 12 gauge cold roll steel
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Base: 3" or 4" channel iron base is hot dipped galvanized
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Roof: Cross‑kinked for additional strength and to shed rain/snow
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Control compartment
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All copper busbar (bare, silver, or tin)
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MIG welded throughout
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Stainless steel hinges
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Stainless steel penta head lock
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Door stop locks hold the door in the open position
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Hold down cleats
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Doors provided with penta head or padlockable handle with vandal‑resistant three‑point latching
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Bold, clear cautionary labels
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Enclosure has 3 millimeters of universal epoxy primer and 3 millimeters of epoxy siloxane finish
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Seams are sealed before applying the final finish to prevent water infiltration
Optional Features
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Available as dead front or live front design
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Available as underground or overhead primary line configuration
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200 Amp loadbreak bushing wells or 600 Amp deadbreak bushings
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Primary load interrupter switch and/or circuit breaker
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Seismic
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304 or 316 stainless steel
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Final color to match your specifications
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Coastal finish with inorganic zinc‑rich primer
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Vacuum, oil, or zero sequence switches
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Reactors
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Viewing windows
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Neutral unbalance sensor
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Line sensors
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Controllers and relays (SEL)
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Mechanical/ Trapped Key Interlocks