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Reactive Power Compensation Using Capacitor Banks

The document discusses reactive power compensation using capacitor banks. It describes how reactive power appears in AC power systems and how loads consume both active and reactive power. It then discusses how capacitor banks can be used at various voltage levels like 132kV and 33kV to provide reactive power compensation. The document outlines the benefits of using capacitor banks such as power factor correction, reduced losses, voltage stabilization and more efficient power utilization.

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Reactive Power Compensation Using Capacitor Banks

The document discusses reactive power compensation using capacitor banks. It describes how reactive power appears in AC power systems and how loads consume both active and reactive power. It then discusses how capacitor banks can be used at various voltage levels like 132kV and 33kV to provide reactive power compensation. The document outlines the benefits of using capacitor banks such as power factor correction, reduced losses, voltage stabilization and more efficient power utilization.

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A seminar report on

REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION USING


CAPACITOR BANKS IN

BY
Arvind kumar
CONTENTS
Abstract
Introduction
Reactive Power
Power capacitor
Advantages
Conclusion
ABSTRACT

• Role of Reactive power in power transmission system


• Capacitor banks installed at various substations both at
132KV level and 33KV level.
• The grid map of transmission system of AP will be
enclosed in the report.
• The design and constructional features of capacitor
banks.
• The data on failures pertaining to the capacitors banks
which occurred at various EHT substations.
(cont..,)
ABSTRACT

• Functioning, failures occurred and the availability


of the capacitor bank at substations.
• Advantages of using capacitor banks will be
highlighted.
• Schematic diagram and photographs of the
capacitor bank and various equipment at various
EHT substations will be enclosed in the report.
 
INTRODUCTION

• Reactive Power appears in every AC power system .


• Many loads consume active and reactive power.
• Electric network itself consumes and produces reactive
power.
• Transmission and distribution of electric power
involves reactive power losses.
REACTIVE POWER
• Instantaneous power
Z = jXL (inductive)
– p(t) = v(t)i(t) = VI sin
2t
• Average power is zero
• The product of VI is called
reactive power (QL or PQ)
with unit Volt-Amp
Reactive (VAR)
• Reactive power (inductive)
– QL = VI = I2XL = V2/XL
(VAR)
Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution
Systems:
• Distribution Systems need supply of reactive
power:
• To equalize the reactive power consumption of the
load.
• To compensate for the net reactive power losses of
the distribution network itself.
• The required reactive power is supplied from:
• Transmission system
• Shunt capacitors
• Static compensators
Reactive Power Compensation

• Shunt compensation: straight forward reactive power


compensation method.
• Series compensation: line reactance compensation
method.
• Earlier means of furnishing reactive power:
Synchronous motors and condensers
Shunt capacitors
• In EHT Lines: Shunt reactors
Series capacitors
• Latest Development: Thyristor controlled static
compensator
POWER CAPACITORS
• The power capacitor can be considered to be a VAR-GEN
(reactive power Source), since it actually supplies needed-
magnetizing current requirements for inductive loads.
• The fundamental function of power capacitor is to provide
needed reactive power compensation.

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SERIES CAPACITORS

• The power transfer can be increased considerably.


• Series capacitor can be used as a blocking filter for
offending harmonics.
• Used on transmission lines to compensate for
inductive reactance/ Enhance Power Transfer.
• These are suited practically to circuits where light
flicker is encountered due to dynamic load
fluctuations, such as frequent inrush motor starting,
electric welders and arc-furnaces.
SHUNT CAPACITORS

• Reduce the lagging component of the circuit current.


• Increase the voltage of the load bus.
• Improve bus-voltage regulation and power factor.
• Reduce Transmission losses.
• Reduce Electricity Billing cost based on KVA
Demand.
ADVANTAGES

• Power factor correction


• Feeder-Loss Reduction
• Release of System capacity
• Voltage- Stabilization/Regulation
• Efficient Power Utilization
• Power Quality Enhancement
• Power Harmonic Filtering
CONCLUSION
• We are studying about the compensation of reactive
power by using capacitor banks in various substations
under the APTRANSCO to achieve the voltage
stability of grid system and to maintain power factor.
THANK YOU

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