ABB MS116 - Capacitors

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3.6 Capacitors
Capacitors are mainly used for reactive energy correction (raising the power factor). When capacitors are energized,
overcurrents of high amplitude and high frequencies (3 to 15 kHz) occur during the transient period (1 to 2 ms). For
more information regarding the control and protection of capacitors, please contact ABB.