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Application of Distribution System Automatic Capacitor Banks for Power Factor Improvement (132/66/33 kV, 90 MVA Aung Chan Thar (Monywa) Substation in Myanmar)

Received: 4 November 2017    Accepted: 20 November 2017    Published: 14 December 2017
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Abstract

Various inductive loads used in all industries deals with the problem of power factor improvement. Capacitor bank connected in shunt helps in maintaining the power factor closer to unity. They improve the electrical supply quality and increase the efficiency of the system. Also the line losses are also reduced. Shunt capacitor banks are less costly and can be installed anywhere. This paper deals with shunt capacitor bank designing for power factor improvement considering overvoltage for substation installation. The main reason of installing a capacitor bank is to reduce electricity costs. This inappropriate installation without enough study gives rise to a great variety of technical problems. Therefore, the fact that capacitor banks are designed for long-term use should be considered. A capacitor consists of two conducting plates separated by a layer of insulating material called the dielectric. A capacitor may be thought of as a battery that stores and releases current to improve the power factor.

Published in American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (Volume 2, Issue 4)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajset.20170204.14
Page(s) 120-131
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Keywords

Shunt Capacitor Bank, Overvoltage Consideration, Power Factor Improvement, Efficiency, Electricity Costs

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  • Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Technological University, Monywa, Myanmar

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