What is Capacitor Bank?

Definition

A group of capacitors connected together to store electrical energy, smooth DC bus voltage, or correct power factor. Capacitor banks in drives degrade over time and are a common repair item.

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DC Bus

The internal DC power rail within a drive where rectified AC power is stored bef...

Power Factor

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