Application of Capacitors to Power Plant Auxiliary Systems

The addition of conventional power factor improvement capacitors to large power plant electrical distribution systems is considered. Pertinent observations and benefits are presented based on a study conducted for a central power plant unit. A review of capacitor installation characteristics is incl...

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Published inIEEE transactions on power apparatus and systems Vol. PAS-103; no. 2; pp. 353 - 359
Main Author Kolenda, T. J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY IEEE 01.02.1984
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Subjects
Applied sciences
Electric power plants
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical equipment industry
Electrical power engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Power & Energy Society
Power capacitors
Power distribution
Power generation
Power generation economics
Power system economics
Printing
Reactive power
Samarium
Design
Industrial installation
Reactive current compensation
Power plant
Static reactive compensator
Electrical installation
Specification
Auxiliary installation
Capacitor
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Summary:The addition of conventional power factor improvement capacitors to large power plant electrical distribution systems is considered. Pertinent observations and benefits are presented based on a study conducted for a central power plant unit. A review of capacitor installation characteristics is included for general information. Recommendations for considering capacitor additions are made.
ISSN:0018-9510
2995-6323
DOI:10.1109/TPAS.1984.318251