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Optimal Capacitor Placement
Costs Benefits Due to Loss Reductions
 
In general, capacitor banks are installed in power systems for voltage support, power factor correction, reactive power control, loss reduction, system capacity increase, and billing charge reduction. This process involves determining capacitor size, location, control method, and connection type (Wye or Delta). The main effort usually is to determine capacitor size and location for voltage support and power factor correction. Secondary considerations are harmonics and switching transients.
 
 
 

New FAQ: Active & Passive Failure Rates
 

What are the differences between Active and Passive Failure Rates?
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Click here to view all ETAP FAQs which is located in the Support section of our web site at www.etap.com.
 
 

Module of the Month: Optimum Capacitor Placement
 

Optimal Capacitor Placement
Optimal Capacitor Placement allows engineers to strategically place capacitors for voltage support and power factor correction while minimizing installation and operation costs.

The advanced graphical interface gives users the flexibility to control the capacitor placement process and graphically view the results.

The precise calculation approach automatically determines the best locations and bank sizes. In addition, it reports the branch capacity release and the estimated savings during the planning period due to VAR loss reduction.

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Key Features
Optimal Location & Bank Size

Minimize Installation & Operation Cost

Voltage Support & Power Factor Correction

Capacitor Control Method

Branch Capacity Release & Cost Savings

Review Capacitor Impact on the System
 

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