What are the 4 types of electric panels?
Electric panels are devices that distribute and regulate the flow of electricity in a system. There
are four main types of electric panels, each with its own purpose and function.
1. Automatic Power Factor Control (APFC) Panels
2. Motor Control Centre (MCC) Panels
3. Automatic Mains Failure (AMF) Panels
4. Power Control Centre (PCC) Panels
Let’s dive into each type and explore their unique features and applications.
Automatic Power Factor Control Panels (APFC)
They are used to improve the power factor of a system by automatically switching capacitors on
and off. This reduces the reactive power consumption and increases the efficiency of the system.
Applications
The users of Automatic Power Factor Control Panels are:
Industries that use motors, transformers, or fluorescent lighting, such as automobile,
metal, pharmaceutical, cement, chemical, etc.
Power stations and windmills that generate and distribute electricity
Hospitals, malls, banks, and IT parks that require stable and efficient power supply
Advantages
The potential advantages of APFC panels are:
Improved power quality by reducing voltage drops, fluctuations, and harmonics
Energy efficiency by reducing reactive power and apparent power demand
Increased system capacity by freeing up more power for useful work
Reduced electricity bills and penalties by avoiding power factor surcharges and
maximum demand charges
Automatic control and monitoring of power factor by switching capacitors and reactors as
needed
Motor Control Centre Panels (MCC)
They are used to control the operation of multiple motors in a system. They provide protection,
monitoring, and control features for each motor, such as overload, short circuit, start/stop, speed,
etc.
Applications
