
The capacitor labels indicated a 10-year lifespan, yet after just two years of service, the casings began to bulge; some even exploded, accompanied by a popping sound and a burnt odor that permeated the electrical room. The maintenance team would install replacements, only for the exact same issue to recur a few months later. This cycle repeated multiple times before anyone finally questioned whether the failures were due to the capacitors reaching the end of their service life or because they were being subjected to conditions beyond their original design specifications.




