If there is an individual earth leakage protection for the capacitor bank, check its proper operation by pressing the test button. Check that the auxiliary control voltage is within the tolerance limits. If the capacitor bank has an autotransformer, check that it is in good condition and shows no signs of deterioration.
Also, measure and verify if the supply voltage, phase currents, and the kVAR of the capacitor bank are within the allowed limits. Approximately 8 h after energization, conduct a visual inspection of the bank for blown fuses, bulged units, and proper balance in the currents.
Measure #1 – Verify proper mechanical assembly of the capacitor units, clearances as per the electrical code, and soundness of the structure of all capacitor banks. Measure #2 – It may be useful to measure the capacitance of the banks and keep the measurements as benchmark data for future comparison.
The unbalance in the voltage has to be detected and the unit must be isolated before significant damage occurs. There are many methods available for detecting unbalances in capacitor banks, but there is no practical method that will provide protection under all possible conditions.
Visually inspect the capacitors. Check the protection fuse. Control the ambient temperature (average of 35 °C. In accordance with IEC 60831). Keep the capacitor terminals clean. Verify the state of the contacts of operating elements.
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