GE
Digital Energy
Surge Protection for
AC Rotating Machines
Capacitors, TRANQUELL™ Arresters
and Motor Surge Equipment
Product Selection & Application Guide
GE Surge Protection Capacitors & Equipment
Protective capacitors offer surge protection for AC generators, synchronous
condensers and large motors. Surge capacitors protect the winding insulation
by reducing the steepness of wave fronts applied to or reflected within the
machine windings. Dielektrol™ is the GE non-PCB power capacitor dielectric
fluid developed to provide an environmentally acceptable product with superior
performance and reliability. GE protective capacitors contain an all film dielectric
system and hermetically sealed bushings, which permit mounting these
capacitors upright or on their side.
GE TRANQUELL Arresters when utilized with GE Surge capacitors provide
additional security for AC rotating machines. Arresters provide a reduction
of lightening stresses by limiting the amplitude of applied impulse waves or
reflections within the machine windings.
GE provides the complete assembly solution suitable for indoor or outdoor
applications. GE can also provide individual capacitor(s) and arresters for
individual application requirements.
18L Series Protective Capacitors
38F Series Motor Surge Protection
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Application and Selection Guide
Surge Capacitors & Motor Surge Protection
Table of Contents
Introduction-Protective Capacitors...................................................................................3
Product Table-Protective Capacitors................................................................................3
Altitude De-Rating-Protective Capacitors......................................................................4
Guide for Superseded Part Numbers-Protective Capacitors.................................4
Application Guide-Protective Capacitors........................................................................5
Motor Surge Protection Product Selection Process....................................................5
Product Drawings.....................................................................................................................6
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Application and Selection Guide
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Introduction – Protective Capacitors
Dielektrol Non-PCB Protective Capacitors with Internal Discharge Resistors
Indoor or Outdoor Application
Product Description, Features & Benefits
• Surge protection for AC generators, synchronous condensers and large
motors
• Time proven GE dielectric system
Note 1: Upside down mounting is allowed for 18L0060WH, 18L0061WH
and 18L0062WH only. See product table for rating details.
• Dielektrol Non-PCB insulating fluid
• Provides turn-to-turn insulation protection by reducing steepness of wave
fronts applied to or reflected within the machine
Note 2: See Altitude de-rating table for de-rating of application voltage.
• Used in combination with TRANQUELL GE station arresters for optimum
protection
• Protective capacitors contain a film dielectric and hermetically sealed
bushings, which permit mounting of the capacitors in an upright position
or on their side1
• Altitude 0 to 150002
Product Table
Voltage Rating rms
Volts L-L *
Maximum Voltage
rms Volts L-L
Catalog number
Poles per Unit
Microfarads per
Pole
0 - 650
715
9L18BBB301
3
2400
2640
18L0015WH
4160
4576
6900
Approximate net weight
Drawing
lbs
kg
1.0
4
18
A
3
0.5
36
16.5
4
18L0015WH
3
0.5
36
16.5
4
7590
18L0019WH
1
0.5
29
13
1
7200
7960
18L0065WH
3
0.5
35
16
5
13800
15180
18L0009WH
1
0.25
33
15
2
13800
15180
18L0012WH
3
0.25
66
30
6
24000
26400
18L0010WH
1
0.125
57
26
3
24940
-
18L0070WH
1
0.25
75
34
10
750 *
-
18L0004WH
1
4.0
12
5.5
9
3900 *
-
18L0005WH
1
4.0
46
20.9
8
13800
15180
18L0051WH
1
0.05
49
22.3
11
13800
15180
18L0060WH
1
0.25
32
14.5
6
6900
7590
18L0061WH
1
0.5
30
13.6
1
4160
4576
18L0062WH
3
0.5
36
16.4
4
1
1
1
18L0004WH and 18L0005WH are rated for DC Applications
Units are rated for inverted mounting
2
For other mounting arrangements contact factory
3
2400 and 4160 volt rated designs are identical and use the same catalog number
4
All AC capacitor units are CSA labeled
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Application and Selection Guide
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Altitude De-Rating – Protective Capacitor
Altitude De-Rating of Capacitors Above 3,300 ft (1,000 m)
Altitude
1
Altitude Correction (1)
(ft)
(m)
3,300
1000
1.00
4,000
1200
0.98
5,000
1500
0.95
6,000
1800
0.92
7,000
2100
0.89
8,000
2400
0.86
9,000
2700
0.83
10,000
3000
0.80
12,000
3600
0.75
14,000
4200
0.70
15,000
4500
0.67
Multiplier X rated voltage for reduced application voltage at the given altitude
Guide for Superseded Models
Old Part
Number
Current Part
Number
Capacitor
Number
Voltage
of Poles
Rating
Old Part
Number
Current Part
Number
Capacitor
Number
Voltage
of Poles
Rating
Old Part
Number
Current Part
Number
Capacitor
Number
Voltage
of Poles
Rating
18F107
18L0015WH
4160
3
18L15WH
18L0015WH
2400
3
9L18BCG301
18L0015WH
4160
3
18F107G3
18L0019WH
4160
1
18L19RH
18L0019WH
6900
1
9L18BCG302
18L0065WH
7200
3
18F26
18L0019WH
2400
1
18L19UH
18L0019WH
6900
1
9L18BCJ101
18L0019WH
6900
1
18F26G2
18L0019WH
2400
1
18L19WH
18L0019WH
6900
1
9L18BCL101
18L0009WH
13800
1
18F27
Discontinued
2400
2
18L65UH
18L0065WH
7200
3
9L18BCM101 18L0010WH
24000
1
18F270G2
18L0010WH
24000
1
18L65WH
18L0065WH
7200
3
9L18CCE301
18L0015WH
2400
3
18F27G2
Discontinued
2400
2
18L6RH2
18L0015WH
2400
3
9L18CCG301
18L0015WH
4160
3
18F28
18L0015WH
2400
3
18L9RH
18L0009WH
13800
1
9L18CCG302
18L0065WH
7200
3
18F29
18L0019WH
4800
1
18L9UH
18L0009WH
13800
1
9L18CCJ101
18L0019WH
6900
1
18F29G2
18L0019WH
4800
1
18L9WH
18L0009WH
13800
1
9L18CCJ301
18L0015WH
6900
3
18F30
18L0019WH
6900
1
9CL1B20
18L0015WH
2400
3
9L18CCL101
18L0009WH
13800
1
18F30G2
18L0019WH
6900
1
9CL1B22
18L0019WH
4800
1
9L18CCM101 18L0010WH
24000
1
18F35
Discontinued
11500
1
9CL1B23
18L0019WH
6900
1
9L18DCE301
18L0015WH
2400
3
18F35G2
Discontinued
11500
1
9CL1B24
Discontinued
11500
1
9L18DCG301 18L0015WH
4160
3
18F451
18L0009WH
13800
1
9CL1B25
18L0009WH
13800
1
9L18DCG302 18L0065WH
7200
3
18F451G5
18L0009WH
13800
1
9L18ACE101
18L0019WH
2400
1
9L18DCJ101
18L0019WH
6900
1
18F467
18L0010WH
24000
1
9L18ACE201
Discontinued
2400
2
9L18DCL101
18L0009WH
13800
1
18F58
18L0015WH
4160
3
9L18ACE301
18L0015WH
2400
3
9L18DCM101 18L0010WH
24000
1
18F585
18L0015WH
2400
3
9L18ACG101
18L0019WH
4160
1
9L18DCM102 18L0010WH
24000
1
18F586
18L0015WH
4160
3
9L18ACG301
18L0015WH
4160
3
9L18ECE301
18L0015WH
2400
3
18F59
18L0009WH
13800
1
9L18ACH101
18L0019WH
4800
1
9L18ECG301
18L0015WH
4160
3
18L10RH
18L0010WH
24000
1
9L18ACH301
Discontinued
4800
3
9L18ECG302
18L0065WH
7200
3
18L10WH
18L0010WH
24000
1
9L18ACJ101
18L0019WH
6900
1
9L18ECJ101
18L0019WH
6900
1
18L15RH2
18L0015WH
4160
3
9L18ACK101
Discontinued
11500
1
9L18FCG301
18L0015WH
4160
3
18L15RJ2
18L0065WH
7200
3
9L18ACL101
18L0009WH
13800
1
9L18FCG302
18L0065WH
7200
3
18L15UJ
18L0015WH
4160
3
9L18ACM101 18L0010WH
24000
1
18L15WH
18L0015WH
4160
3
9L18BCE301
2400
3
9LA6A29
9LA6B1
Discontinued 300
18L0010WH 24000
4
18L0015WH
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Application and Selection Guide
Surge Capacitors & Motor Surge Protection
Application Guide – Protective Capacitors
Application Information
Figure 1
GE Dielektrol Surge Capacitors and TRANQUELL Motor Surge Protectors can
be applied directly at the motor or generator terminals to reduce the potential
for damage caused by lightning and or switching surges.
GE Surge Protective Capacitors reduce the steepness of wave fronts to
protect turn to turn insulation from surges applied to or reflected within
machine windings.
GE TRANQUELL Motor Surge Protectors utilize GE TRANQUELL Surge Arresters
applied in parallel with GE Dielektrol Surge Capacitors. When applied together,
the arresters protect the major insulation to ground by limiting the amplitude
of applied impulse waves or reflections within the machine windings, while
the protective capacitor(s) reduce the steepness of the wave fronts. Studies
indicate that this dual protection approach results in significant reduction of
lightning stresses imposed on rotating machines and contribute to increased
security against failures and downtime costs. The enclosures are suitable for
indoor and outdoor applications. (See Figure 1).
TRANQUELL Motor Surge Protection Product Selection Process
1. Determine the nominal system voltage and connection at the equipment being protected (Line-to Line, delta or wye, grounded or ungrounded).
2. Select product from the Selection Table (catalog number from columns 2 or 3, based upon line-to-line voltage in column 1).
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Voltage Rating rms
Volts (L-L)
Catalog Number
for Delta &
Ungrounded
Neutral Systems
Catalog Number
for Grounded
Neutral Systems
Arrester Rating
kV rms
Arrester MCOV
kV rms
Capacitor
Microfarads per
Pole µF
Dimension "D"
(side view in
inches)1
Weight in lbs.
2400
38F2401
—
3
2.55
0.5
23
300
4160
38F2402
—
6
5.1
0.5
23
300
—
—
38F2403
3
2.55
0.5
23
300
4800
38F2404
—
6
5.1
0.5
23
300
6900
38F2405
—
9
7.65
0.5
23
300
7200
38F2406
—
9
7.65
0.5
23
300
13200
38F2407
—
18
15.3
0.25
23
300
—
—
38F2408
10
8.4
0.25
23
300
13800
38F2409
—
18
15.3
0.25
23
300
—
—
38F2410
12
10.2
0.25
23
300
24000
38F2411
—
27
22
0.125
36
350
—
—
38F2412
21
17
0.125
36
350
See drawing 7 for detail
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Product Drawings
Drawing 2:
Single-Pole, 6,900 volts
16.58[421](A)
13.50[343](B)
15.62 [397] (A)
15.62[397](B)
13.50[343](B)
13.50 [343] (B)
(2).50x.75
[13x19]
SLOTS
CL
2.75
[70]
(A)
16.58 [421] (A)
16.58[421](B)
(2).50x.62
[13x16]
SLOTS
15.62[396.7](A)
Single-Pole, 24,000 volts
4.62
+.5/-.1
[118]
+13/-2.5
CL
CL
2.75
[70](A)
4.50
[114](A)
9.00[229](B)
CL
CL
2.75
[70]
(A)
4.62
[117](B)*
4.50
[114](A)
9.00[229](B)
.50-13 THD.
1.50
[38]
(A)
1.50[38](A)
.50-13THD
13.50[343](B)
15.62[396.7[(A)
16.58[421](A)
UNPAINTED
AREA UNDER
BOTH BRKTS
FOR GROUNDING
2.75
[70]
(A)
3.50
NP
.75[19]
.50-13
THD
1.25
[32](B)
(2).50x.62
[12.7x15.7]
SLOTS
15.62[396.7[(A)
16.58[421](A)
UNPAINTED
AREA UNDER
BOTH BRKTS
FOR GROUNDING
Drawing 7:
38F series
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2.75
[70]
(A)
3.25 [83]
12.25 [311]
(A)
TO BOTTOM
OF CONDUCTOR
25.06[637](D)
TO BOTTOM
OF CONDUCTOR
3.25
[83]
DIA.
1.00
[25]
(B)
8.20[208]
(E)
1.50
[38]
(A)
3.25
[83]
DIA.
15.50[394](B)
NP
1.62[41]
23.84[606]
(C)
1.25
[32](B)
1.50
[38]
(A)
16.40[417](E)
.50-13
THD
SOLDERLESS CONN.
FOR #10 SOLID TO
#2 STRD.COND.
8.20[208](E)
11.00[279](B)
6.75[171](B)
NP
.75[19]
.50-13
THD
1.00
[25]
(B)
20.56[522](D)
3.25
[83]
DIA.
1.62[41]
9.50[241]
TYP
16.40[417](E)
.50-13
THD
SOLDERLESS CONN.
FOR #10 SOLID TO
#2 STRD.COND.
19.34[491]
(C)
1.50
[38]
(A)
CL
9.50[241]
TYP
8.20[208]
(E)
(2).50x.62
[12.7x15.7]
SLOTS
6
22.80 [579] (D)
4.62
[117]
(B)
4.62
[117]
(B)
CL
CL
16.40[417](E)
TO BOTTOM
OF CONDUCTOR
16.31[414](D)
13.50[343](B)
CL
9.50[241]
TYP
15.09[383]
(C)
Three-Poles, 13,800 volts
13.50[343](B)
CL
.50-13
THD
UNPAINTED AREA UNDER
BOTH BRACKETS FOR GROUNDING
Drawing 6:
Three-Poles, 7,200 volts
CL
1.75
[44]
(A)
1.25
[32]
(B)
UNPAINTED
AREA UNDER
BOTH BRKTS
FOR GROUNDING
Drawing 5:
Three-Poles, 2,400 & 4,160 volts
21.50 [546] (C) TO
BOTTOM OF CONDUCTOR
1.72[44](A)
UNPAINTED
AREA UNDER
BOTH BRKTS
FOR GROUNDING
Drawing 4:
.50-13THD
SOLDERLESS CONN FOR
#10 SOLID TO #2 STRD COND
.50-13 THD.
8.25[210](B)
17.57[446](D)
16.27[413](C)
TO BOTTOM OF CONDUCTOR
TO BOTTOM
OF CONDUCTOR
1.72
[43.7](A)
7.50[191](A)
16.82[427](D)
15.52
[394](C)
1.25
[32]
(B)
3.25
[83]
(B)
9.00
[229]
(B)
4.50
[114]
(A)
SOLDERLESS CONN. FOR #10
SOLID TO #2 STRD COND.
SOLDERLESS CONN. FOR #10
SOLID TO #2 STRD COND.
1.50[38](A)
5.12 [130]
(E)
CL
12.25 [311]
(C)
(2).50x.62
[13x16]
SLOTS
Drawing 3:
Single-Pole, 13,800 volts
4.62
[117]
(B)
Drawing 1:
SOLDERLESS CONN.
FOR #10 SOLID TO
#2 STRD.COND.
1.62[41]
NP
.75[19]
.50-13
THD
1.00
[25]
(B)
1.25
[32](B)
NP
(2).50x.62
[12.7x15.7]
SLOTS
15.62[396.7[(A)
16.58[421](A)
UNPAINTED
AREA UNDER
BOTH BRKTS
FOR GROUNDING
2.75
[70]
(A)
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Product Drawings
Drawing 9:
Drawing 10:
750 volts DC
Single-Pole, 24,940 volts
16.58[421](A)
15.62[396.7](A)
3.00
[76](A)
1.86
[47]
(A)
4.50
[114](A)
9.00[229](B)
.50-13 THD.
2.75
[70](E)
.281R
CL
4.00
[102]
(A)
CL
0.56
[14](E)
0.75
[19](E)
SEE
VIEW -A
1.38[35](E)
CL
4.12 REF.
UNPAINTED
AREA UNDER
BOTH BRKTS
FOR GROUNDING
Drawing 11:
101N108
NP
101N107
SIDE OF CASE
OPPOSITE MOUNTING
BRACKET
VIEW -A
SOLDERLESS CONN. FOR #10
SOLID TO #2 STRD COND.
TO BOTTOM
OF CONDUCTOR
TO BOTTOM
OF CONDUCTOR
12.50[318](A)
21.82 [555] (D)
1.50[38](A)
.50-13THD
1.66
[42]
(A)
NP
20.52
[521](C)
4.50
[114](A)
9.00[229](B)
0.50
[13](A)
3.50
6.12
+.50/-.12
[155]
+13/-2.5
CL
4.25[108](A)
5.00
[127]
(A)
1.25
[32]
(B)
2.75
[70]
(A)
SOLDERLESS CONNECTION FOR
#10 AWG SOLID - #2 AWG
STRANDED CONDUCTOR
1.50[38](A)
3.25
[83]
(B)
CL
4.12
[105]
(A)
NP267280
SOLDERLESS CONN. FOR #10
SOLID TO #2 STRD COND.
.50-13THD
CL
13.50[343](B)
1.25
[32]
(B)
3.78
[96]
(B)
3.50 (D)
[89]
NP267192A
101N117J
15.62[396.7](A)
17.50[444.5](A)
4.38
+.5/-.1
[111]
+13/-2.5
CL
8.25[210](B)
NP
CL
2.75
[70]
(A)
16.58[421](A)
(2).50x.62
[13x16]
SLOTS
14.12[359](C)
2.94
[75](A)
13.50[343](B)
NP
(2).50x.62
[13x16]
SLOTS
28.05[705](D)
3,900 volts DC
26.75
[671.5](C)
Drawing 8:
1.72
[43.7](A)
FAR
SIDE
101N117J
101N107
(2) .75 X 1.50
SLOTS [19 X 38]
101N108
101N171
UNPAINTED
AREA UNDER
BOTH BRKTS
FOR GROUNDING
Drawing A:
Single-Pole, 13,800 volts
Three-Pole, 0-650 volts
16.58 [421] (A)
15.62 [397] (A)
13.50 [343] (B)
(2).50x.75
[13x19]
SLOTS
CL
2.75
[70]
(A)
6.38 [162]
(E)
CL
9.00
[229]
(B)
1.50
[38]
(A)
• GE 18L surge capacitor terminals
are supplied with solderless
connectors for #10 solid to #2
stranded conductors.
4.50
[114]
(A)
1
.50-13THD
C
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 103
• Information nameplates are
stainless steel also with CSA and
non- PCB labels,
101N107
9.75 [248]
(C)
101N117L
9.75 [248]
(A)
20.30 [516] (D)
19.00 [483] (C) TO
BOTTOM OF CONDUCTOR
SOLDERLESS CONN FOR
#10 SOLID TO #2 STRD COND
1.75
[44]
(A)
101N108
101N171
UNPAINTED AREA UNDER
BOTH BRACKETS FOR GROUNDING
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