Different types of Capacitors and its applications

Electricity is of massive usage! In this fast growing world, electricity is used in all the walks of life. Energy and electricity should be conserved and never be destroyed. There are different ways of conserving energy. Energy or power can either be saved by optimizing, or can be stored back in the equipment and used when the need arises.

One such electrical device where the energy can be stored and later used as electricity is a ‘Capacitor’. A capacitor is a two terminal electrical component, used to store electrostatic energy in an electrical field. Capacitor stores electric energy when it is connected to the charging circuit. When it is disconnected, the stored energy disappears and can be used as a temporary battery. Ex: In car audio systems, capacitors store huge energy for the amplifier and used when required.

On the applicability, capacitors can be broadly classified into:

1. AC MFD Capacitors 2. Power Capacitors 3. Detuned Filter Capacitors

1. AC MFD Capacitors

An MFD Capacitor is usually used in home appliances. It may be used for various applications like AC, fans, motors, UPS etc. It alters current from one or more windings of an AC motor and creates a rotating magnetic field. On the basis of the applicability, it is available in various types, voltages and rated current. 2. Power Capacitors

As the name suggests, power capacitors conserve the electrical energy. It is used during the exhaustion of power or is about to drain. It supports the electrical equipment with the stored current and helps in normal functioning of the device. There are many branded power capacitors available online. 3. Detuned Filter Capacitors

Detuned Filter Reactors are generally used in banks as a power factor correction units. A qualitative detuned reactor avoids the negative effects like overcurrent, overheating of transmission cables. Now Eleczo is a single destination to buy electrical products online. we are the leading AC MFD Capacitor distributors and Schneider power capacitor online, providing the best quality products.