{"id":2067,"date":"2026-07-08T19:06:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/blog\/self-healing-low-voltage-shunt-capacitor-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T19:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:06:25","slug":"self-healing-low-voltage-shunt-capacitor-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/ar\/blog\/self-healing-low-voltage-shunt-capacitor-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\u062f\u0644\u064a\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0643\u062b\u0641\u0627\u062a \u0630\u0627\u062a\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0641\u0627\u0621 \u0645\u0646\u062e\u0641\u0636\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0647\u062f"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cnbyg-article\" style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Self-healing low-voltage shunt capacitor<\/strong>s use metallized film that isolates local faults, improving reliability in automatic compensation banks. This guide focuses on practical evaluation steps for U.S. industrial and commercial buyers\u2014measurement, documentation, and lifecycle support\u2014not generic marketing claims. Where equipment selection is involved, cross-check public specifications on cnbygele.com and confirm project-specific limits with your utility or consulting engineer. Section checklists can be reused as RFQ attachments and commissioning handover outlines.<\/p>\n<nav style=\"background:#f7f9fb;border:1px solid #e3e8ee;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>On this page<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-1-self-healing-film-technology\">Part 1. Self-healing Film Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-2-bank-protection\">Part 2. Bank Protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-3-when-to-replace-units\">Part 3. When to Replace Units<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-4-documentation-and-handover-checklist\">Part 4. Documentation and Handover Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><a href=\"#part-5-commissioning-monitoring-and-long-term-op\">Part 5. Commissioning, Monitoring, and Long-Term Operations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/self-healing-low-voltage-shunt-capacitor-guide-cover.webp\" alt=\"Self-healing low-voltage shunt capacitor concept illustration\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"part-1-self-healing-film-technology\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 1. Self-healing Film Technology<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Partial dielectric breakdown vaporizes around the fault, isolating the element while the unit continues operating at reduced kvar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Power quality projects succeed when measurement, design, and procurement stay aligned across owner, consultant, and panel builder roles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Document nominal voltage, available fault level, and ambient conditions before final equipment selection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Use conservative language for performance claims until site-specific studies confirm targets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Capture nameplate data, single-line drawings, and utility interconnection rules in the RFQ package to reduce back-and-forth during technical review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">If your site mixes linear motors and nonlinear electronics, treat harmonic and reactive targets as linked requirements rather than separate purchases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Define acceptance criteria before shipment\u2014power factor, step response, or THD at agreed load points\u2014so commissioning disputes are less likely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Monitor bank kvar periodically\u2014cumulative heal events reduce output over years.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part-2-bank-protection\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 2. Bank Protection<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Use per-phase fuses, discharge devices, and interlocks; follow IEC\/IEEE installation practices for venting and clearance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Compare total installed cost including reactors, controllers, enclosures, and commissioning\u2014not equipment list price alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Internal links to <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/product\/svg-static-var-generators-2\/\">SVG product line<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/product\/bsmjparallel-series-self-healing-low-voltage-parallel-capacitors\/\">low-voltage capacitor banks<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/product\/ahf-active-harmonic-filter-harmonic-control-2\/\">active harmonic filters<\/a> help buyers navigate related product categories on cnbygele.com.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Lead times and MOQ vary by configuration; confirm in quotation for export shipments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Capture nameplate data, single-line drawings, and utility interconnection rules in the RFQ package to reduce back-and-forth during technical review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">If your site mixes linear motors and nonlinear electronics, treat harmonic and reactive targets as linked requirements rather than separate purchases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Define acceptance criteria before shipment\u2014power factor, step response, or THD at agreed load points\u2014so commissioning disputes are less likely.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Component<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Purpose<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Check frequency<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Fuses<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Fault isolation<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">After any trip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Discharge resistor<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Safety<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Annual inspection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Reactor (if used)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Detuning<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Thermal scan yearly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/self-healing-low-voltage-shunt-capacitor-guide-body.webp\" alt=\"Self-healing Low-voltage Shunt Capacitor \u2014 CNBYG product in industrial power facility (illustrative)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"part-3-when-to-replace-units\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 3. When to Replace Units<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Replace modules when kvar loss exceeds design margin\u2014consult <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/product\/bsmjparallel-series-self-healing-low-voltage-parallel-capacitors\/\">capacitor datasheets<\/a> for end-of-life guidance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Post-commissioning, schedule periodic verification of power factor, THD, and temperature rise at key buses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Keep spare fuses, contactors, or modules identified in the maintenance plan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Submit project parameters via <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/contact-us\/\">CNBYG contact<\/a> for engineering feedback on fit and documentation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Capture nameplate data, single-line drawings, and utility interconnection rules in the RFQ package to reduce back-and-forth during technical review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">If your site mixes linear motors and nonlinear electronics, treat harmonic and reactive targets as linked requirements rather than separate purchases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Define acceptance criteria before shipment\u2014power factor, step response, or THD at agreed load points\u2014so commissioning disputes are less likely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Keep as-built single-line diagrams updated after any feeder changes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"warning-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #f9a825;background:#fffbf0;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Do not energize banks with known failed cells without engineering review.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part-4-documentation-and-handover-checklist\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 4. Documentation and Handover Checklist<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Industrial acceptance should not rely on energization alone\u2014documentation proves ratings, safety, and maintainability for the next maintenance cycle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Use the tables below as a starting RFQ checklist; your utility or EPC contract may require additional items.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">For product-specific datasheets, cross-check <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/product\/bsmjparallel-series-self-healing-low-voltage-parallel-capacitors\/\">related CNBYG product pages<\/a> and request any missing type test excerpts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Align factory acceptance tests with items your insurer or utility interconnection agreement may require.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">When comparing quotations, normalize currency, Incoterms, and included commissioning services before ranking suppliers.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Document \/ item<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Purpose<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">When to request<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Factory type test report<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Verify rated voltage, kvar, and temperature rise<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Before purchase order<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Single-line diagram template<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Panel layout and protection coordination<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Design phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Communication register map<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">BMS\/SCADA integration<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Before FAT\/SAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Spare parts list (5+ year)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Lifecycle planning<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Contract negotiation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Commissioning checklist<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Acceptance testing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Before energization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Site condition<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Risk<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f4f7fa;text-align:left;\">Mitigation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Harmonics present<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Resonance with capacitor steps<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Detuning reactors or APF per IEEE 519 review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Outdoor installation<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Temperature \/ humidity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Confirm enclosure and capacitor technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Frequent motor switching<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Inrush and step transients<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Proper switching sequence and controller delays<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Utility PF penalties<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Operating cost<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:top;\">Size to measured kvar at billing interval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Store factory test reports with the panel serial number for future warranty claims.<\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Confirm imperial and metric dimensions if shipping to mixed-design sites.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part-5-commissioning-monitoring-and-long-term-op\" style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Part 5. Commissioning, Monitoring, and Long-Term Operations<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Commissioning should verify that reactive and harmonic targets are met at the point of common coupling, not only at the compensation cabinet terminals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Functional tests typically include step response, power factor at defined load points, and harmonic readings compared to contract or IEEE 519 guidance where applicable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Monitoring after energization helps catch hunting, unexpected resonance, or capacitor cell failures before they affect production uptime.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Train maintenance staff on lockout\/tagout, discharge timing for capacitors, and which alarms require immediate shutdown versus scheduled service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Schedule a post-warranty review to reassess load changes\u2014production line upgrades often change compensation needs within three to five years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Utility account managers can clarify whether PF adjustments affect demand charges only, energy charges, or both\u2014align KPIs before writing acceptance tests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Keep a spare-parts criticality list (fuses, contactors, fan assemblies, control boards) based on lead time and production impact, not catalog defaults alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#f3faf4;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Log baseline power quality measurements after commissioning for future troubleshooting comparisons.<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">Recommended CNBYG Products<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">For project support, explore related product line, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/blog\/power-quality-system-explained-components-benefits-and-applications\/\">power quality planning articles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/oem-odm\/\">OEM\/ODM programs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/about-us\/\">about CNBYG<\/a> on cnbygele.com.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/self-healing-low-voltage-shunt-capacitor-guide-product.webp\" alt=\"CNBYG capacitor product recommendation (illustrative scene)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Ready to discuss your project?<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/cnbygele.com\/contact-us\/\">CNBYG engineering contact<\/a> with your voltage class, load list, and target power factor or THD goals.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What is a self-healing capacitor and how does self-healing work?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">It uses a metallized polypropylene film as dielectric. When a weak point breaks down, the thin metal coating around the fault instantly vaporizes and isolates the defect, so the capacitor keeps operating with a tiny, controlled loss of capacitance rather than failing outright.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What standard covers low-voltage shunt capacitors?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">IEC 60831 covers self-healing shunt power capacitors: Part 1 defines ratings, performance, and safety with routine and type tests; Part 2 defines endurance (aging), self-healing verification, and destruction tests.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What voltage and frequency range does IEC 60831 cover?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">It applies to self-healing shunt capacitors rated up to and including 1000 V AC, at frequencies of 15 to 60 Hz, used for power factor improvement in AC systems. Above 1000 V, other standards such as IEC 60871 apply.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What protection does a self-healing capacitor have against overpressure?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Quality units include an overpressure disconnector: as the element ages or a serious fault develops, internal pressure rises and the device breaks the connection, so the capacitor fails safely without the case rupturing.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">Why do self-healing capacitors need a series (detuned) reactor?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">In harmonic-rich installations, capacitors can resonate with the supply and draw amplified harmonic current, overheating and aging quickly. A series detuned reactor (e.g. 7%) plus a higher voltage rating prevents this resonance and protects the capacitor.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">What shortens the life of a self-healing capacitor?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">Sustained over-voltage, high ambient or internal temperature, and harmonic over-current are the main factors. Each repeated self-healing event also removes a little capacitance, so a harsh environment brings the capacitor to end-of-life sooner.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 10px;font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.35;\">Does self-healing mean the capacitor lasts forever?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\">No. Self-healing handles small dielectric breakdowns, but each event costs a little capacitance and the ability is finite. At end of life the overpressure device disconnects the capacitor safely, and it should then be replaced.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;font-size:1.35em;line-height:1.3;\">References<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/3749\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IEC 60831-1:2014 \u2014 Self-healing shunt capacitors (Part 1)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/3752\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IEC 60831-2:2014 \u2014 Endurance\/aging &#038; destruction tests (Part 2)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frako.com\/en\/products\/power-capacitors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FRAKO \u2014 Power capacitors (self-healing MPP)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sourcebyspec.com\/encyclopedia\/reactive-power-compensation.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SpecForge \u2014 self-healing &#038; need for reactors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a self-healing capacitor and how does self-healing work?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It uses a metallized polypropylene film as dielectric. 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